Record Modulation / Automation in Maschine

Elena
Elena Member Posts: 35 Member
edited October 2022 in Maschine

I want to record in Maschine 2 the Cut-off modulation for a synth.

Everything seems very simple in the manual, except that...nothing happens. I follow the steps and Maschine does not record the modulation. I also tried to open the Automation page within the Sound region and to enable Host, but it looks like there is only a MIDI button, the Host button is missing.

Any advice here anyone? Thank you.

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  • Blindeddie
    Blindeddie Member Posts: 1,559 Expert
    Answer ✓

    Are you pressing the Auto button while adjusting the cutoff? (hold and press the auto button while adjusting) If you want to pin Automation Record, press Shift + Auto

  • ozon
    ozon Member Posts: 1,353 Expert
    edited August 2022 Answer ✓

    The Auto button is on the Maschine hardware.

    In the software you have to hold a modifier key on the keyboard while moving then control knob with the mouse (I think it’s ctrl on macOS).

    From the Maschine software manual p. 373:

    To record modulation for a knob in real time, click its outer ring and then drag it up and down during playback.

    → Your movements are recorded into the Pattern and will be recalled as the playback is looped.

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  • Blindeddie
    Blindeddie Member Posts: 1,559 Expert
    Answer ✓

    Are you pressing the Auto button while adjusting the cutoff? (hold and press the auto button while adjusting) If you want to pin Automation Record, press Shift + Auto

  • Elena
    Elena Member Posts: 35 Member

    Thank you for your reply. I think I don't know to which button you refer here. Hope the picture below is relevant: In the Automation region (in Maschine 2) I only see Learning buttons and of course, the Modulation knobs. Can you tell me which is the auto button? Thanks a lot.

    Screenshot 2022-08-05 at 10.44.32.png


  • ozon
    ozon Member Posts: 1,353 Expert
    edited August 2022 Answer ✓

    The Auto button is on the Maschine hardware.

    In the software you have to hold a modifier key on the keyboard while moving then control knob with the mouse (I think it’s ctrl on macOS).

    From the Maschine software manual p. 373:

    To record modulation for a knob in real time, click its outer ring and then drag it up and down during playback.

    → Your movements are recorded into the Pattern and will be recalled as the playback is looped.

  • Elena
    Elena Member Posts: 35 Member

    Found the button. It works! Thanks a lot.

  • Flexi
    Flexi Member Posts: 366 Pro

    If you are using the software you don't need any keypresses or even to press record, just left click on the indicator line around a dial and move it while playing back, it will record your movements.

  • Elena
    Elena Member Posts: 35 Member
    edited August 2022

    Yes, thanks. I knew how to left click on the ring around the knob during playback, but no automation was actually recorded, until pressing the Auto button on MK3. And I didn't know the device really has a button for that, didn't look for it until now:)

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