Recording And Editing Modulation - Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Manual

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Recording and Editing Modulation

One of the really cool features of MASCHINE is the ability to modulate nearly all MASCHINE
parameters both on the controller and in the software in a very easy way.
In MASCHINE, modulation means the automatic change of MASCHINE parameters from an in-
ternal source (e.g., manual changes recorded via Auto-write...). Value changes are:
▪ Temporary: The modified value is valid only until the end of the Clip: When the Scene is
looped or when playback is restarted, the parameter value is reset to its non-modulated val-
ue.
▪ Relative (knobs only): For continuous parameters (these parameters are controlled by a ro-
tary knob in the software), the new parameter value is defined as deviation from the actual
value. Note that for selectors and buttons, modulation defines instead absolute values.
Modulation vs. Automation
Although both deal with automatic change of MASCHINE parameters, modulation and automa-
tion have to be distinguished. The following table summarizes the main differences:
Source of control
Duration of the change
Target parameters
Nature of the change
(continuous parameters only)
Modulation
Internal (e.g., changes
recorded via Auto-write)
Temporary (until the end of
the Clip)
At the Sound and Group
levels only (see below)
Relative (defines a deviation
to the non-modulated value)
Recording and Editing Modulation
Automation
External (e.g., an external
MIDI sequencer or an
automation track in your host)
Permanent
At all levels (Sound, Group,
and Master)
Absolute (defines a new value
regardless of the non-
automated value)
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