Welcome To Maschine - Native Instruments Maschine Getting Started Manual

Welcome to MASCHINE!

1 Welcome to MASCHINE!
Thank you for buying MASCHINE!
MASCHINE is essentially the synergy of the MASCHINE controller hardware and the MA-
SCHINE software combining the advantages of both worlds for making music, live as well
as in the studio. The intuitive, hands-on qualities of a dedicated Instrument, the MA-
SCHINE controller, with the advanced editing features and the versatility of the MA-
SCHINE software turn it into the creative center of your musical productions.
You can create tight rhythms, harmonies and melodies — the highly enjoyable instrument
combines a pattern-based sequencer, professional sampler, multi-effect unit and VST/AU
plug-in host. Everything is intuitively controllable via the fully integrated hardware — once
you touch the tactile controller the fun and intuitive workflow takes over, allowing you to
stay focused on your music.
Since you can integrate it in any DAW that supports VST, Audio Units or the RTAS format
with multiple instances, you can profit from its abilities in almost any software setup or
use it as a stand-alone application. You can sample your own material, slice loops and re-
arrange them easily turning your ideas into full productions.
However, MASCHINE is a lot more than an ordinary Groovebox or Sampler: It comes with a
6 Gigabyte Library programmed and created by well known artists and a sophisticated, yet
easy to use tag-based Browser to give you instant access to the sounds you are looking for.
But it doesn't stop there! You can create your own sounds and samples or use MASCHINE
EXPANSION packs, available from Native Instruments website to further enhance your li-
brary of sounds.
You can also control your external MIDI Hardware and Software with the MASCHINE con-
troller and customize the functions of the pads, knobs and buttons to your needs, utilizing
the Controller Editor Application.
We hope you enjoy the MASCHINE playground as much as we do. Now let's get going!
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