Native Instruments MASCHINE Manual page 448

This section describes how to use automation in MASCHINE — for more information on using
modulation, please refer to section
Please note that modulation and automation are not mutually exclusive: You can modulate a
parameter in MASCHINE and automate it (e.g., from your host) simultaneously! As a result,
the parameter value will deviate (according to the recorded modulation) from its moving value
defined by the automation.
Using the Automation Pane in the Assignment Area
MIDI and host control can be configured in the Automation pane of the Assignment area:
The Automation pane of the Assignment area.
1. Click the down-pointing arrow in the bottom left corner of the Control area to reveal the
Assignment area underneath:
2. In the left part of the Assignment area, click the
The Automation tab lights up and the
→
ready to configure MIDI and host automation for the parameters in the current Parameter
page.
Once the Assignment area is open, when you switch to other Parameter pages the As-
signment area follows your selection: it always shows the assignments for the page cur-
rently displayed above.
↑7.5, Recording and Editing
Automation
Automation pane appears on its right. You are now
Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro Controls
Using MIDI Control and Host Automation
Modulation.
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