Native Instruments Maschine Getting Started Manual

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(7) AUTO WRITE button: In MASCHINE, automation of almost any parameter on the Soundand Group level is achieved with one-touch simplicity. Press and hold this button whileturning any of the eight knobs (or any combination) to record automation for the corre-sponding parameter(s).(8) Buttons 1-8: About one fourth of the hardware is occupied by the multi-functional con-trol area, which forms the core of MASCHINE's mouse-free workflow. The eight buttonsabove the displays dynamically adapt their function to the currently active environment,allowing direct access to the most important sub-sections and functions. The action theyperform is shown below each button in the displays.(9) Displays: The displays are laid-out to provide you with all essential information —there's no need to glance at the computer screen.(10) Knobs 1-8: Each knob dynamically controls the parameter shown in the display aboveit. When AUTO-WRITE: is pressed, parameter changes are instantly recorded to an automa-tion track.2.1.2 MASTER SectionMASTER section overview(1-3) VOLUME, TEMPO and SWING knobs: Control the master volume, tempo and swing ofyour project with three dedicated knobs. Press and hold a pad then turn the VOLUME, TEM-PO (Pitch) or SWING knob to change these parameters for an individual Sound. Press andhold a Group button then turn the VOLUME, TEMPO (Pitch) or SWING knob to change theseparameters for an individual group.(4) NOTE REPEAT / TAP TEMPO button: Can be used as a performance feature to come upwith new patterns when recording in real time: press and hold one or more pads to playthe corresponding sound(s) repeatedly. You can change the speed by selecting one of fourpredefined notes values — even while you're playing! In addition, you can set the tempo ofyour project using Note Repeat function: Press SHIFT and repeatedly tap the NOTE REPEATbutton to set the required tempo.OverviewMASCHINE HardwareMASCHINE - Getting Started - 17