▪ By default, all MIDI data incoming on the enabled MIDI input port(s) will be received bythe focused Sound of the focused Group. See section 2.6.3 to know how to enable/disableMIDI input ports in MASCHINE.▪ Triggering Sounds via MIDI notes: By default, incoming MIDI notes will trigger the focusedSound. You can change this default behavior and map incoming MIDI notes differently inorder to adapt MASCHINE to your requirements. The appropriate MIDI settings can be con-figured in the MIDI page of the Input properties, both for individual Sounds and for entireGroups. These are described in section ↑8.2.1, Triggering Sounds via MIDI Notes.▪ Controlling parameters via MIDI messages and host automation: You can control parameters ofChannel properties and Plug-ins in your channels (Sounds, Groups, and Master) via MIDImessages and host automation (when MASCHINE is running as a plug-in). This is descri-bed in section ↑8.2.3, Controlling Parameters via MIDI and Host Automation.▪ Switching Plug-in Patches via MIDI Program Change messages: You can use MIDI ProgramChange messages to recall particular patches (or programs, presets, etc.) for Native Instru-ments and External Plug-ins loaded at the Sound level. This is described in section ↑8.2.4,Selecting VST/AU Plug-in Presets via MIDI Program Change.When MASCHINE is running as a plug-in in a host, you can also trigger your Scenes us-ing MIDI notes or MIDI Program Change messages. Please refer to section ↑13.5, Trig-gering Scenes via MIDI (MASCHINE Plug-in Only) for more information on this.Outgoing MIDIYour can also sending MIDI data from Sounds. For example, when MASCHINE is running as aplug-in in a host environment, this allows you to record your performance on the pads as aMIDI pattern in your host application. This is described in section ↑8.2.5, Sending MIDI fromSounds.8.2.1 Triggering Sounds via MIDI NotesMASCHINE lets you play your Sound(s) via MIDI notes (e.g., from a MIDI keyboard).By default and without any configuration, incoming MIDI notes on any MIDI port and any MIDIchannel will trigger different pitches of the Sound slot currently focused — this can be usefulto quickly test a Sound via MIDI!Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro ControlsUsing MIDI Control and Host AutomationMASCHINE MIKRO - Manual - 424
