Using Effects & Routing; Available Internal Effects; Dynamics; Filtering - Native Instruments Maschine Getting Started Manual

5 Using Effects & Routing
Now that we have created the Pattern, let's spice it up with some effects. MASCHINE pro-
vides a healthy selection of effects (FX) that can be applied on Sounds, Groups and the
Master, all as Insert effects. In addition, you may also use 32-bit and 64-bit plug-in ef-
fects from Native Instruments and third party manufacturers. By using the Routing dia-
logue in Audio and MIDI Settings, effects can also be applied to external Inputs and set
up as Send effects.
For information on the Routing dialogue in Audio and MIDI Settings please refer to the print-
ed Setup Guide.
5.1

Available Internal Effects

The internal MASCHINE effects cover a wide range of sonic possibilities; for an in-depth
description of all effects and their parameters, read the Effects chapter in the Reference
Manual.
MASCHINE effects are really designed to be modulated. That's when the sounds really
come to life—when you start recording the knob movements. This is described in section
↑5.6, Automating Effects and Sampler
5.1.1

Dynamics

▪ Compressor: Classic compression effect to control the dynamic information of an au-
dio signal.
▪ Gate: The Gate cuts parts of the input signal which fall below the input threshold.
This can be used to rhythmically chop the signal and make it sound more "punchy."
▪ Limiter: The Limiter ensures that the signal level stays below 0 dB, thus preventing
digital clipping. It is recommended to place the Limiter in the Master effects slot. The
Limiter can also increase the overall perceived volume by reducing the threshold.
Note that the Limiter introduces a small latency.
▪ Maximizer: The Maximizer reduces the dynamics within the sound, making the overall
sound louder.
5.1.2

Filtering

▪ EQ: Use the EQ to boost or cut selective frequencies of the audio signal.
Parameters.
Using Effects & Routing
Available Internal Effects
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