Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Manual page 229

If your controller is in Group mode (default mode), the right display contains a mapping matrix
showing the name and color of the Sound played by each pad. You can adjust the base key for
the selected pad by pressing buttons 5-8.
Parameter
OCTAVE-, OCTAVE+,
SEMITONE-, and
SEMITONE+ (Button 5–8)
At the bottom of the left display you can access two Parameter pages for Knob 1–4. To select a
Parameter page, use the Page buttons at the left of the displays.
Parameter
Page 1
Choke section (Knob 1 and
2)
Link section (Knob 3 and 4) Configures the Link group for the selected pad. See section
Page 2
Fixed Velocity (Knob 1)
Using the 16 Velocities and Fixed Velocity Options
When using the controller in Pad mode, you can apply either of two additional options which
support your playing in specific situations.
▪ The Fixed Velocity option is available when your pads are in Group mode (default mode) or
Keyboard mode. With this option enabled, your pads play at the same volume no matter
how hard you hit the pads. To enable the Fixed Velocity option, press
again to disable.
▪ In 16 Velocities mode your pads all play the same note of the focused Sound but with 16
different velocity values. This can be useful to play or program complex drum fills. The
right display indicates the velocity values for each pad (all are shown in the color of the
Description
Adjust the base key for the selected pad. See section
Adjusting the Base Key
Description
Configures the Choke group for the selected pad. See section
↑5.1.4, Using Choke Groups
↑5.1.5, Using Link Groups
Here you can adjust the velocity value used in the Fixed
Velocity mode.
for details.
for more information.
for more information.
FIXED
Playing on the Controller
Adjusting the Pads
↑5.1.3,
VEL. Press
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