Connecting to ableton link, Joining and leaving a link session – Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument User Manual
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Using Ableton Link to synchronize with external equipment
4.3.1. Connecting to Ableton Link
Applications that support Ableton Link can join a Link session when connected to the same
network. To enable Link within MASCHINE+, simply make sure it is connected to the same local
network as the other applications you want to link to. This can either be a local network or an ad-
hoc (computer-to-computer) connection.
For more general information on setting up and using Link, please refer to the Link FAQs article
located on the Ableton website:
.
Instead of using Wi-Fi, you can also connect MASCHINE+ to a network using a USB
ethernet adapter.
4.3.2. Joining and Leaving a Link Session
It is possible to join a Link session at any time by simply enabling
Link
in the MIDI Settings page.
For more information, see
.
When another Link-enabled application is connected, a moving bar on the MIDI settings page is
displayed even though the MASCHINE+ transport is not running. This bar represents the global
phase of Link that all participating applications lock into.
After clicking the Play button, playback will resume on the downbeat once the moving bar is filled.
The first participant to join the session sets the initial tempo, from then on any participant in the
session can change the tempo in their respective application. If multiple participants change the
tempo at the same time, the last tempo change will take effect.
To start or join a Link session, proceed as follows:
1.
Press
SETTINGS
.
2.
Use the 4-D encoder to select MIDI.
3.
Turn Knob 4 (
Link
) to set
ENABLE
to
On
.
→
The Link session is activated. Other devices on the same network can also join the same
session if they have Link enable.
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