Assigning Macro Controls Using The Software - Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Manual

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Linking the same parameter to more than one Macro Control can be useful in the follow-

ing example: If a parameter of a Sound is particularly important, you can link it to the

same knob in the Macro Controls of that Sound, of its parent Group, and of the Master.

By doing this, you ensure that the parameter is always available on the same knob when

you switch between the Master, Group, and Sound level (but not if you switch to another

Sound or Group, of course).

Macro Control Shortcut on the Controller

On your controller, a dedicated button allows you to quickly access your Macro Controls at any

to directly switch to the Macro Controls of the focused channel (Sound, Group or

Assigning Macro Controls Using the Software

Macro Controls can be assigned in two different ways. The quickest and easiest way is to cre-

ate a Macro Control directly from a parameter. The other more elaborate method is to use the

Pane in the Assignment Area.

Assigning Macro Controls from Parameters

Assigning a parameter as a Macro from a Channel or Plug-in properties is quick and easy. You

can simply right-click ([Ctrl]-click on macOS) a parameter name and select which Macro level

you want to assign it to.

To assign a Macro Control directly from a parameter:

Select Channel or Plug-in icon depending on where the parameter you want to assign is

Select the level where the parameter is, this can be on the MASTER,

Right-click ([Ctrl]-click on macOS) the name of the parameter (the text below the knob,

switch, or menu) you want to assign and select either

Create Sound Macro

want to assign the parameter as a Macro Control.

Creating Custom Sets of Parameters with the Macro Controls

depending on the options available, and to which level you

Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro Controls

Create Master

Create Group

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