Native Instruments Maschine Jam Manual page 21

MASCHINE Project Overview
MASCHINE Software Overview
(2) Browser button: Use the Browser button to toggle the Browser. The Browser is your tool for
managing, finding, tagging and categorizing Projects, Groups, Sounds, Instruments, Effects
and Samples. From the Browser you can directly search your computer or an external drive to
add new files. You may also prehear (audition) Samples directly from the Browser and apply
new tags.
(3) Transport controls: The Transport controls contain buttons such as Play, Restart, Record and
Loop.
(4) Display area: The Display area provides control regarding tempo, global swing, time signa-
ture, Follow and Sync (Perform Grid and Retrigger in the Cog wheel icon.)
(5) Connect button: Use the Connect button to connect an instance of the MASCHINE software
to the hardware controller.
(6) Master Volume slider: Shows and adjusts the level of the MASCHINE audio output.
(7) CPU meter: The CPU meter represents the current load on your computer's processor and is
constantly measured; it should not go above 70 % to avoid clicks and interruptions. You can
save CPU power by sampling the audio output of MASCHINE if necessary using export (for
more information, please refer to the Manual).
(8) Audio Engine button: Click the Audio Engine button to disable the entire sound processing of
MASCHINE.
(9) NI logo: The NI logo and MASCHINE logo open the About screen which displays the version
number and edition of your MASCHINE software.
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