Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument - Manual (Page 211)

Clip
Clips exist in the Song view and are one-off unique sound bites that can be used in addition to
Patterns. They are similar to Patterns, however, they are much more flexible and have the
advantage of being able to be freely positioned on the timeline. They can be part of a section, but
can also exist outside a section or span across multiple Sections. Clips are great for adding
transitions or audio to your song. To learn more about the Clips, see Working with Patterns and
Clips .
Control Area
The Control area is located in the middle of the MASCHINE window, between the Arranger (above)
and the Pattern Editor (below). This area allows you to adjust all Plug-in parameters and Channel
properties for the selected Sound/Group or the Master level: routing, effects, Macro Controls, etc.
Control Lane
Located at the bottom of the Pattern Editor in the MASCHINE window, the Control Lane shows and
lets you edit the recorded automation in form of automation points for each automated parameter.
You can add, remove, or manipulate existing automation points as well as add new parameters to
automate.
Control Mode
Control mode is the default mode of your MASCHINE+. In this mode, you can play or record your
actions in real-time. Control mode also allows you to easily adjust any parameter of your Groups
and Sounds via the Control section.
Effect (FX)
An effect modifies the audio material it receives. MASCHINE already includes many different
effects. You may also use VST/AU plug-in effects. Effects can be loaded as Plug-ins in any Plug-in
slot of the Sound, Group, and Master levels. MASCHINE’s flexible routing allows you not only to
apply insert effects but also to create send effects and multi-effects.
Event
Events are the individual drum hits or notes that make up a Pattern. In the Pattern Editor, events
are visually represented by rectangles in the Step Grid. Depending on the current view in the
Pattern Editor, you can see events for all Sounds slots (Group view) or for the select Sound slots
only (Keyboard view).
Groove Properties
The Groove properties control the rhythmic relationship between events for the selected Group/
Sound or the Master level. By shifting some of the events, you can e.g. give a shuffling, ternary
touch to your Patterns. The main parameter of the Groove properties is the Swing control.
Group
A Group contains 16 Sound slots, each of which can hold one Sound. In addition to the effects
applied to individual Sounds, a Group can have insert effects loaded in its Plug-in slots. These
affect all the Sounds in the Group. A Group can also contain an unlimited amount of Patterns
organized into Pattern Banks.
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