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Using the file menu – Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument User Manual

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2.

Use the 4-D encoder to select

Library

.

3.

Turn Knob 1 to select

Installed

.

All installed products are listed on the right-hand display.

4.

Turn the 4-D encoder or Knob 6 to scroll through the list of installed products.

Products installed in your Library are available from the Browser.

If the SD memory card has been removed and then reinserted into the slot, or if the

content on the card has been changed, it is advisable to perform a rescan of your content

by pressing Button 4 (

RESCAN

).

7.2. Using the File Menu

MASCHINE+ provides a dedicated mode that enables you to manage your Project files. This

includes creating new Project files, saving Project files, and also saving copies of files as you work

through iterations of your projects. You can also view a list of the most recent projects that have

been worked on, and of course load existing Projects. Additionally, you can also use this mode to

export audio files. eject drives and format your SD card.

To access File mode:

Press the

FILE

button.

The File menu is displayed.

All File menu options are explained in the following table:

Option

Description

NEW

Creates a new Project file. If you already have a project open, you will be

prompted to save or discard it, after which, a new Project will be created.

SAVE AS

Enables you to save the current Project under an alternative name.

SAVE COPY

Quickly enables you to save a copy of the current Project with a numerical

iteration added to the file name.

EXPORT

AUDIO

Enables you to configure options to export your ideas or songs as audio

files. For more information on exporting audio, see

Exporting Audio

.

STORAGE

Enables you to format and eject the SD memory card, and eject any external

storage drives connected to your MASCHINE+.

RECENT

Displays the most recently accessed Projects.

LOAD

Loads the selected file. Turn the 4-D encoder or Knob 8 to select a Project

file and press the 4-D encoder or Button 8 to load it.

Always eject storage devices before removing them from MASCHINE+. Removing storage

devices without first ejecting them could result in data loss or file corruption.

For information on transferring files from the SD card in your MASCHINE+ to a computer

via USB, see

Transferring Files to the SD Card

.

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