Plug-in
A plug-in is an external VST/AU instrument or effect unit, either by Native Instruments or a
third-party manufacturer, that can be loaded as Module into a Module slot to produce or alter
sound. When a plug-in is loaded into a Module slot, the plug-in icon appears in the Quick
Browse area (in the left part of the Control area). In opposition to plug-ins, instruments and
effects included in MASCHINE are referred as internal Modules.
Prehear
The Prehear feature allows you to listen to Samples directly from the Browser without loading
them into Sound slots first. This way, you can quietly choose a Sample before modifying any-
thing in your Project.
Project
A Project contains all data needed for a song: all Groups, Patterns, Sounds, Samples, Scenes
and all settings, automation, effects, routings, etc. It’s like a snapshot of the entire state of
MASCHINE.
Properties
Properties are sets of parameters available at each Project level (i.e. for each Sound, each
Group, and for the Master) that are independent of the Modules loaded in that Sound/Group/
Master. Like the Module parameters, in the software the Properties parameters are displayed
via Parameter pages in the Control area. For example, the volume, pan or swing controls are
Properties of their respective Sound/Group/Master.
Quantization
To quantize a Pattern is to make its events snap to a set of equally distributed locations known
as steps. This ensures that these events are on beat. You can also let MASCHINE automatically
quantize events that you play and/or record live. Quantization makes it easier to get a rhythm
going, but too much use can make the Pattern seem stiff or lifeless.
Sample
A Sample is any piece of audio that can be used e.g. to build a drum kit or a melodic instru-
ment, or as a distinct loop in your song. You can load one or several Samples into Sound slots.
Glossary
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