11.5 Recording and Editing ModulationOne of the really cool features of MASCHINE is the ability to modulate nearly all MASCHINEparameters both on the controller and in the software in a very easy way.In MASCHINE, modulation means the automatic change of MASCHINE parameters from an in-ternal source (e.g., manual changes recorded via Auto-write…). Value changes are:▪ Temporary: The modified value is valid only until the end of the Clip: When the Scene islooped or when playback is restarted, the parameter value is reset to its non-modulated val-ue.▪ Relative (knobs only): For continuous parameters (these parameters are controlled by a ro-tary knob in the software), the new parameter value is defined as deviation from the actualvalue. Note that for selectors and buttons, modulation defines instead absolute values.Modulation vs. AutomationAlthough both deal with automatic change of MASCHINE parameters, modulation and automa-tion have to be distinguished. The following table summarizes the main differences:Modulation AutomationSource of control Internal (e.g., changesrecorded via Auto-write)External (e.g., an externalMIDI sequencer or anautomation track in your host)Duration of the change Temporary (until the end ofthe Clip)PermanentTarget parameters At the Sound and Grouplevels only (see below)At all levels (Sound, Group,and Master)Nature of the change(continuous parameters only)Relative (defines a deviationto the non-modulated value)Absolute (defines a new valueregardless of the non-automated value)This section describes how to use modulation in MASCHINE — for more information on using auto-mation, please refer to section ↑12.2.3, Controlling Parameters via MIDI and Host Automation.Working with PatternsRecording and Editing ModulationMASCHINE MIKRO - Manual - 502
