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16.2.2 Use Scene Mode and Tweak the Loop Range
Scene mode is useful to trigger different parts of an arrangement by switching Scenes, while
changing the Loop Range adds another layer of improvisation. By using a short value for the
Perform Grid, you can quickly combine Scenes and create new variations. Please refer to sec-
tion --- MISSING LINK --- for more information.
16.2.3 Create Variations of Your Drum Patterns in the Step Sequencer
You can easily create interesting drum patterns by adding or removing steps in the step se-
quencer. Breaks and build-ups like snare rolls or a double-tempo hi-hat can be created on the
fly. See
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7.3, Recording Patterns with the Step Sequencer for more information on the step
sequencer.
16.2.4 Use Note Repeat
Note Repeat is a very useful tool for playing live: use it to add some additional drums, drop in
some effect sounds, play a bassline or a melody. Note Repeat is also interesting to use with
tonal Sounds and you can access it from Keyboard mode to create synthesizer-like arpeggios.
See Note Repeat for more information.
16.2.5 Set Up Your Own Multi-effect Groups and Automate Them
You can setup multi-effect Groups containing all the effects you want to use in a live set. You
can find several multi-effect Groups in the
LIBRARY pane of the Browser to give you an idea of
what works for you. To be able to quickly change and modulate the effect settings, you can set
modulation for the multi-effect as Patterns from within the MASCHINE software. By using Pat-
terns for the multi-effect Group you could for example trigger a filter sweep or a wild modulat-
ed Beat Delay. See section
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12.4, Creating Multi-Effects for more details!
Appendix: Tips for Playing Live
Basic Techniques
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