Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument - Manual (Page 176)

To adjust a Performance FX:
1. Press PLAY to start playback of your Song.
2. Press the Group button ( A – H ) to select the Group where you applied the Performance FX.
3. Put your finger on the Smart Strip and slide it upwards to increase the effect, or slide it
downwards to decrease the effect.
→ The effect can be heard as you slide your finger up and down the Smart Strip. Take your finger
off the Smart Strip to release the effect.
Adjusting the Performance FX Parameters
Each Performance FX has a set of dedicated parameters that can be adjusted using the Smart
Strips.
To adjust the individual parameters of the selected Performance FX:
1. Press the PlUG-IN button.
2. Select the Group ( A – H ) with the Perform Effect you want to adjust.
3. Turn the knobs to change the parameters.
→ The Smart Strips can now be used to adjust the parameters of the Performance FX. Use the
Page buttons to switch between parameter pages. You can also modulate the parameters
during playback by pressing the AUTO button and turning the Knobs. For more information on
modulating parameters, see Recording Modulation .
For a full description of Performance FX parameters, see the MASCHINE Software Manual.
16.3. Automating a Performance Effect
After selecting a Performance FX and applying it to a Group, if you find something you like while
playing with it, you can automate it! Automation will replicate any movement you make with your
finger on the Smart Strip, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks.
To automate a Performance FX:
1. Press PLAY to start playback of your song.
2. Press the Group button ( A – H ) to select a Group containing the performance effect you want
to automate.
3. Press and hold the AUTO button.
4. Put your finger on the Smart Strip and slide it upwards to increase the effect, or slide it
downwards to decrease the effect.
5. Release the AUTO button once you are satisfied with the sound.
→ When you release the AUTO button, the changes you made to the effect using the Smart Strip
are automatically replicated during playback.
To delete automation press SHIFT + CLEAR .
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