Special Tricks - Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Manual

17.3

Special Tricks

17.3.1 Changing Pattern Length for Variation
Try a short Pattern Grid resolution like a quarter or eighth note and change the Pattern Length
(see section ↑10.1.6, Adjusting the Arrange Grid and the Pattern
of a Pattern. If you select an even smaller value like 1/64th you can create stuttering breaks
and rolls.
17.3.2 Using Loops to Cycle Through Samples
You can use loops to cycle through Samples, creating glitches and stuttering breaks or interest-
ing soundscapes. Just enter the
the ACTIVE parameter on the
point of the loop. Use the
↑6.2.1, Page 1: Voice Settings / Engine
you choose either AHD or ADSR as the Amplitude Envelope in the Sampler's Parameter pages
(see ↑16.5.4, Selecting and Editing Zones in the Map
17.3.3 Using Loops to Cycle Through Samples
You can use loops to cycle through Samples, creating glitches and stuttering breaks or interest-
ing soundscapes. Just enter the
the ACTIVE parameter on the
point of the loop. Use the
↑6.2.1, Page 1: Voice Settings / Engine
you choose either AHD or ADSR as the Amplitude Envelope in the Sampler's Parameter pages
(see ↑16.5.4, Selecting and Editing Zones in the Map
17.3.4 Load Long Audio Files and Play with the Start Point
You can adjust the start point of a Sample in the Sampler's Parameter pages (see
1: Voice Settings / Engine). If you load a long audio file, you can create interesting variations
by tweaking (...or modulating) the start point.
ZONE page in Sampling mode on your controller, switch on
Loop page and play with the parameters for the start and end
SHIFT button to change the values in smaller increments. See
for more on this. Note: this technique requires that
ZONE page in Sampling mode on your controller, switch on
LOOP page and play with the parameters for the start and end
SHIFT button to change the values in smaller increments. See
for more on this. Note: this technique requires that
Length) to create variations
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Appendix: Tips for Playing Live
Special Tricks
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