Setting The Tempo - Native Instruments Maschine Jam Manual

▪ Record Mode. The Record Mode options allow you to adjust Metronome parameters (Level,
Time signature and Auto-on), Count-In Length, and automatic Quantize Mode via the on-
screen overlay. The Metronome is a precise musical reference that can help you keep time
when recording live input. The Quantize Mode options allow you set various options related
to when and how quantization is applied to the input of your recording. Pattern Follow will
set the controller to move with the Playhead through the various parts of your Pattern when
step sequencing if it does not fit in the Project View at once. For more information see
↑6.1.4, Setting the Record
6.1.1

Setting the Tempo

The Tempo button is located along the bottom of the controller and allows you to change the
tempo of the track in beats per minute (BPM).
To change the tempo of the track:
1. Press the TEMPO
⇨
The on-screen overlay appears.
2. Turn the encoder clockwise to increase the tempo, or turn it counterclockwise to decrease
the tempo.
The tempo of the track will change, and the on-screen overlay will display the current
→
tempo as it is adjusted.
Tapping the Tempo
You can use Tap Tempo to set the tempo at any time. This is an intuitive way to match another
beat or sync with other musicians. As you tap the tempo once every beat, the tempo of the
MASCHINE will follow your tapping.
Mode.
button.
Recording and Editing Patterns
Setting Recording Options
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