Document Conventions - Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Getting Started

◦ Chapter ↑6, Adding a Bass
ment plug-in in MASCHINE.
◦ Chapter ↑7, Applying
quickly automate the effect parameters.
◦ Chapter ↑8, Creating Beats with the Step
the step sequencer — another great way of creating grooves from your controller.
◦ Chapter ↑9, Creating
◦ Chapter ↑10, Creating an
your song.
◦ Finally, Chapter
vanced tasks and workflows covered in the MASCHINE Manual: changing Sound,
Group, and Master Channel properties; using advanced routings; sampling and the Mix
view.
▪ The third and last part consists of useful global information on MASCHINE to be used at
any time:
◦ Chapter ↑12, Quick Reference
hardware controller and the MASCHINE software. It gives you a good overview of the
main concepts and features of MASCHINE, along with lists of hardware shortcuts for
various tasks. You can use it as a quick reminder before you dive into the MASCHINE
Manual.
◦ Chapter ↑13, Troubleshooting
ting help.
◦ Chapter ↑14, Glossary
in MASCHINE.
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Document Conventions

This section introduces you to the signage and text highlighting used in this document. This
document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of potential is-
sues. The icons introducing these notes let you see what kind of information is to be expected:
Line: Add a bass line to your song using a VST/AU instru-
Effects: Add effects to the various instruments in your song and
Scenes: Arrange your Patterns into Scenes and play them live.
Arrangement: Assign your Scenes to Sections and Arrange
↑11, Using Advanced Features
provides you with a quick reference of the MASCHINE
gathers useful information for troubleshooting and get-
holds definitions of all the important terms and concepts used
Sequencer: Create a Pattern, this time with
lets you take a glimpse at some ad-
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