Native Instruments Maschine Jam Manual page 30

MASCHINE JAM Overview
MASCHINE JAM Top View
(2) Note Input section: This section provides access to all note input features that are displayed
on the 8x8 click-pad matrix of the Project view (1), these include; Pad Mode, Keyboard Mode,
Step Mode, and Piano Roll Mode. You can also find CLEAR and DUPICATE buttons here which
help you manage your Scenes, Patterns, Groups and Sounds. For more information on the Note
Input section, read subchapter ↑3.1.2, Note Input Section.
(3) Level Meters: The Level Meter section allows you to monitor all incoming and outgoing sig-
nals into MASCHINE. Use the meters to monitor volume levels and the buttons below the me-
ters to switch between Master, Group, Input and Bus levels. For more information on the Level
Meter section, read subchapter ↑3.1.3, Level Meter Section.
(4) Encoder: Use the Encoder combined with the D-pad (12) for navigating and adjusting pa-
rameters within the On-Screen Overlay, and browsing the MASCHINE Library content.
(5) BROWSE button: The BROWSE button opens an on-screen overlay that provides access the
MASCHINE Library. Use the Encoder (4) to scroll through content, and the D-pad (13) to navi-
gate the different sections of the On-Screen Overlay.
(6) Smart Strip section: Use the multifunctional Smart Strips to control your mix, work with
plug-ins, record modulation, interact with the Perform FX, and input notes using NOTES mode.
The buttons at either side of the Smart Strips can be used to change their function.
(7) SELECT button: The SELECT button allows you to change the focused sound without trigger-
ing it.
(8) SOLO / MUTE buttons: Perform with Groups and Sounds by soloing and muting them.
(9) Transport section: Start, stop and activate record. Use SHIFT to access the secondary func-
tions such as Restart, Count-In, Metronome, Loop, Tap Tempo, and Record Mode.
(10) SHIFT: While the most important features are accessible through dedicated buttons, many
shortcuts are available by holding the SHIFT button and other buttons (where labeled). You
can also use the SHIFT button to change parameters in finer increments when entering values
with the Encoder.
(11) NOTE REPEAT / ARP button: Note Repeat is a really handy way to play and record beats —
it plays the selected Sound automatically at a given rate. While holding the NOTE REPEAT
button, click-pad you want to play: notes will be repeatedly triggered at the rate selected in the
right display. For more information Note Repeat, see ↑6.2.2.1, Using Note Repeat.
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