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SAMPLING IN MASCHINE

This section guides you through sampling the connected equipment in MASCHINE.

Listening to the Input

You can listen to the input using headphones directly via the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6. First, turn the INPUT/HOST knob to the left (INPUT). Then adjust the 1-2/3-4 and the MONO/STEREO switches as follows:
  • If you are using a microphone or instrument connected to IN 1, set the 1-2/3-4 switch to 1-2, and the MONO/STEREO switch to MONO.
    • If you are using a stereo synthesizer or any other stereo line level source connected to IN 3 and IN 4, set the 1-2/3-4 switch to 3-4, and the MONO/STEREO switch to STEREO.

Adjusting the Input Level

If you are using a microphone or instrument connected to IN 1, use the GAIN knob next to IN 1 to adjust the input level for your recording. Check the metering on the top of the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6: The blue LEDs should light up solidly. Avoid levels reaching the red LEDs as your recording might become distorted!

Note: If you are using a stereo synthesizer or any other stereo line level source connected to IN 3 and IN 4, the input level is fixed. Use the output volume control of your synthesizer or other line level source to adjust the level.

Getting Ready

Open a new Project. Then open the Sample Editor.
In the Sample Editor, make the following settings in the INPUT section:
  • If you are using a microphone or instrument connected to IN 1, select Ext. Mono as SOURCE and In 1 L as INPUT.
    • If you are using a stereo synthesizer or any other stereo line level source connected to IN 3 and IN 4, select Ext. Stereo as SOURCE and In 2 L+R as INPUT.
Finally, select FREE as the LENGTH of your recording. This way you can sample for as long as you wish.

Sampling

You are ready to sample!
Click Start in the Sample Editor. To start sampling, click the Play button in the header.
To stop sampling, click Stop in the Sample Editor. Your sample is shown as a waveform in the Sample Editor.
To play your sample, close the Sample Editor. Draw a note into the Pattern Editor by double-clicking in the grid. Click and drag the right edge of the note to extend the note. Use the row next to the Sound you added your sample to.
Note: When using headphones, turn the INPUT/HOST knob to the right to blend in the audio from the computer.