MASCHINE Know-How: The Basics
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2:42 Software GUI Overview
Our introduction to MASCHINE begins with its Software GUI, approached in an easy-to-understand way. After watching, MASCHINE becomes immediately accessible.
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10:41 Browser & Project Structure
In this video Sami breaks down the structure of projects in MASCHINE and navigates the software browser.
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3:08 Importing & Integrating Samples
Learn how to import and integrate your own sample library into MASCHINE. Sami explains tagging, helping you keep your user sounds as organized as the factory content.
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14:00 Pattern Editor
See how to program patterns via the software editor and lay the groundwork for programming with MASCHINE’s hardware later.
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6:18 Browsing & Loading Kits
Now we begin our navigation of MASCHINE’s Hardware starting with how to browse and load kits, as well as how to change master volume, tempo & swing, as well as edit the grid settings.
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4:41 Recording & Erasing Patterns
Using the MASCHINE hardware to lay down patterns is as simple as it is gratifying. In this video Sami explains the basic process to record and erase patters on the fly, including using Note Repeat.
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8:29 Mutes, Solo & Select
Moving on to the Pads section of MASCHINE, Sami explores using Mutes and Solos on the fly for performance and how to select sounds for editing without triggering them when performing live, as well as how to nudge events to change the groove of a pattern.
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5:40 Duplicate & Navigate
Learn how to easily copy sound and events from one pad to another and quickly navigate to and control any of MASCHINE’s sound manipulation parameters.
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6:29 Chromatic & Velocity Modes
Crucial to making any kind of melody is the Chromatic or Keyboard mode. Sami shows you how to get to keyboard mode and explains its sub-features such as scales and chord modes. Also explained here are the fixed velocity and 16 Velocity modes.
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6:06 Pattern & Scenes
In this Video Sami provides a basic overview of creating, copying and deleting patterns as well as inserting patterns into scenes. He explains pattern arranging as the basis for making a full song.
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5:59 Step Recording
This is the classic way of recording drum patterns with hardware. and it’s more fun than ever with MASCHINE’s dynamic pads displaying all the info you need. Sami goes over the features and sub-features of step recording mode so you can easily use it in your own productions.
Product Overview
Studio guru Sami Rabia is your guide into the world of Native Instruments MASCHINE, with in-depth video tutorials designed to get you going right with this industry standard music making platform!
Sami covers all the important foundational topics such as the GUI, browsers and project structure, importing and using samples, loading and using kits, recording and editing patterns, keyboard modes, and much much more.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you are new to MASCHINE, or just want a solid foundation, this is the video series for you. Watch “MASCHINE Know-How: The Basics” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 10 months ago
Fantastic resource! A must for anyone new to Maschine!
For most DAW users the change to using Maschine for the first time can be very challenging, and difficult to understand the way that parts and patterns, and even a song is completed in Maschine if very different from the way that you would do it in a DAW. If you are having trouble trying to figure out how to put a song together with Maschine this tutorial is the answer to your problems!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer, Cubase, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 1 year ago
Awesome!!!!!
Excellent!!! First set of Videos watched, learned so much more in a few videos than the last few months, can't wait to watch everything and really understand how to use this like a pro :))
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Helpful!
Very Helpful!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpful!
excellent,..very helpful
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Submitted 2 years ago
Helpful
Learned alot
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Submitted 2 years ago
Super Helpful
This was a really easy to follow step by step introduction into Maschine. I would recommend it to anyone who is completely unfamiliar with the piece.
I am a: Beginner, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
very good video
This video was easy to follow and it was paced perfectly to prevent any boredom. Good stuff keep up the good work.
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Submitted 2 years ago
Very helpful for Maschine beginners-
Straightforward and easy to follow.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Great
enjoyed
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
excellent starter
Fun and easy way to start with Maschine
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 10 months ago
Fantastic resource! A must for anyone new to Maschine!
For most DAW users the change to using Maschine for the first time can be very challenging, and difficult to understand the way that parts and patterns, and even a song is completed in Maschine if very different from the way that you would do it in a DAW. If you are having trouble trying to figure out how to put a song together with Maschine this tutorial is the answer to your problems!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer, Cubase, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 1 year ago
Awesome!!!!!
Excellent!!! First set of Videos watched, learned so much more in a few videos than the last few months, can't wait to watch everything and really understand how to use this like a pro :))
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Logic Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Helpful!
Very Helpful!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpful!
excellent,..very helpful
Submitted 2 years ago
Helpful
Learned alot
Submitted 2 years ago
Super Helpful
This was a really easy to follow step by step introduction into Maschine. I would recommend it to anyone who is completely unfamiliar with the piece.
I am a: Beginner, Logic Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
very good video
This video was easy to follow and it was paced perfectly to prevent any boredom. Good stuff keep up the good work.
Submitted 2 years ago
Very helpful for Maschine beginners-
Straightforward and easy to follow.
Submitted 2 years ago
Great
enjoyed
Submitted 2 years ago
excellent starter
Fun and easy way to start with Maschine
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