Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument User Manual

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Element

Description

PLAYBACK

Section
Mode

Select the mode of playback:

Loop

Gate

Loop

: The default mode for playback, in this mode the Sample is heard with

the Pattern (as with any regular MIDI event) without the need to trigger it. In

this mode, Playback and Source parameters can be manipulated such as

Tune

Pitchbend

Tempo

, and

Length

Gate

: When Gate mode is selected the Sample is only heard when triggered by

a MIDI note event. The Sample is heard for the duration of the MIDI note

event, and the note can also be used to pitch the Sample for melodic effect.

Fade

(

Gate

mode only)

Set a simple fade-in/fade-out amount to avoid pops or clicks that may occur

when using the

Gate

mode. To increase the fade of Gate mode, turn the

Fade

knob clockwise by clicking and dragging upwards. To decrease the fade, turn

the

Fade

knob counter-clockwise by clicking and dragging downwards. Press

the

SHIFT

while turning the knob to increase or decrease the fade in finer

increments.

Tune

Transpose the tune (range: -36 – +36 semitones) of the Audio Plug-in. You

can use this knob to set the playback pitch of the loop to 'C', and then the

loop's pitch will match the pitch of Notes programmed into the Pattern.

To increase the tuning of the Sample in semitones, turn the

Tune

knob

clockwise by clicking and dragging upwards. To decrease the tuning of the

Sample in semitones, turn the

Tune

knob counter-clockwise by clicking and

dragging downwards. Press the

SHIFT

while turning the knob to increase or

decrease the tuning in cents.

Pitchbend

Set the Pitchbend range (-12 – +12) for the Audio Plug-in which is relative to

the Tune. This parameter controls the effect of the Pitch Wheel/Slider on your

MIDI controller.

To increase the range of the Pitchbend, turn the

Pitchbend

knob clockwise by

clicking and dragging upwards. To decrease the range of the Pitchbend, turn

the

Pitchbend

knob counter-clockwise by clicking and dragging downwards.

Press

SHIFT

while turning the knob to increase or decrease the Pitchbend

range in cents.

ENGINE

Section

WORKING WITH PLUG-INS