Importing Midi To Patterns - Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Manual

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Importing MIDI to Patterns

You can import MIDI files (extension ".mid") to Patterns. This allows you to use in MASCHINE

MIDI files prepared with another application. This function is only available in the software.

Importing MIDI data into a Pattern that already contains data (note, modulation tracks,

and MIDI tracks) will replace that data. As always, this can be undone both in the soft-

ware or from your controller (see section

You can import MIDI files into Groups or into individual Sounds. You can do this via three

methods: via the context menu of the Group/Sound, via drag-and-drop, or via the

of the Browser. You can even import multiple MIDI files at once. The following paragraphs de-

scribe each of these situations.

Importing a MIDI File to a Group

You can import a MIDI file to a whole Group. In particular, this allows you to import a drum

beat for an entire drum kit. You can do this via the Group's context menu or via drag-and-drop.

Method 1: via the Group's context menu

In the Group List (left of the Arranger), click the Group in which you want to import the

This sets the focus to that Group and displays its Patterns in the Pattern Editor under-

Select the Pattern in which you want to import the MIDI file.

Importing/Exporting Audio and MIDI to/from Patterns

Working with Patterns

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