Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument - Manual (Page 28)

The Edit section
( 1 ) 4-D encoder : The 4-Directional Push encoder combines the functionalities of a conventional
joystick, of a button, and of an endless rotary encoder. Hence, it can be moved in the four
directions: up, down, left, and right, as well as being pushed and rotated. These aspects make it
into a highly versatile control element that can be used for navigation, for adjusting values of
parameters, and for controlling instruments. Depending on the context, the four LEDs around the
encoder indicate you the directions in which you can move the joystick.
( 2 )–( 4 ) Quick Edit buttons: Enable either VOLUME , SWING , or TEMPO to quickly adjust the
volume, swing, or tempo of your Project via the 4-D encoder ( 1 ). These buttons are mutually
exclusive: Only one can be active at any time. When VOLUME , SWING , or TEMPO is active (lit),
hold a pad or a Group button and turn the 4-D encoder ( 1 ) to change the volume, swing, or tune for
that individual Sound or Group, respectively. Press the lit button to deactivate it and switch the
encoder back to its default behavior. In Step mode the Quick Edit buttons allow you to adjust the
velocity, the position, and the pitch (key) of the selected events. For more information, see
Adjusting Volume, Swing, and Tempo .
5.1.3. Performance Section
The Performance section provides you with various tools shaped for live performance.
The Performance section
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