Native Instruments Maschine MK3 | Understanding The Function Buttons

[@dyproduction8265]

Thanks A Lot Dave, I was Struggling with every thing and before you , i couldn't find nowhere a guide, i start since the first episode, i am like a kid in school, just looking forward to the next one and the next one and so, bless you

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

You are welcome Dy. really glad they helped you, that’s exactly what I want from these videos. 😊

[@jakepereira4041]

your videos have been super helpful picked up the Mk3 about a week ago and have been loving your tutorial videos thanks and keep em coming man

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks Jake and glad they can help. LOADS more to come 😊

[@keith6743]

Really good video for beginners... been looking at getting one so have been watching videos but yours takes it through each step... thumbs UP

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks K much appreciated. More to come as well 😊

[@BEiche-lp1jb]

You are a good teacher Dave! Really found this video helpful

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks that’s very kind and glad the video helped.

[@iamhated1292]

Hey Dave, thanks for this! I just bought a Maschine, yours are the best vids I've found so far. Thanks for not dumbing down, I'm new to Maschine but not life in general (lol) I'm going to watch your whole series ❤️🎧❤️

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks Michelle for the kind words. Really glad you like them and don’t hesitate to ask anything. Have fun creating 😊

[@stroudy74]

These videos are fantastic. Helped me no end. Thanks Dave.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks Christopher and glad they are helping.

[@peetey249]

expained properly for us beginner s. good job dave. subscribed.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks Peter and thanks for the support.

[@JAYCi777]

I learned so much today! thank you for posting these videos... It was and has been extremely helpful! Cheers

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks jay! That’s lovely to hear and thanks for the kind words. More to come.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks jay! That’s lovely to hear and thanks for the kind words. More to come.

[@JAYCi777]

I write songs, and sing but I decided to invest in this because if the average can do it, I can do it too!! I'm looking forward to learning more

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Absolutely! Looking forward to hearing them.

[@PavanSibal]

Thank you Dave. Great tutorials. Please share how you use MK3 in your music making process.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks Pavan. Will add it to my list. 😊

[@Iwriteyourlight]

thank you very much Dave for all the comprehensive videos. Can you please make one with poly rhythm and less tempo " Jazzy " and the interaction of different time signatures in patterns, so we can see if the qountize and parameters would respond. it would be great thanks again

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Wicked idea Omar. I only have a few more tutorials on the buttons then I’m straight into that. 😊

[@curtinact]

Awesome, Thanks Dave this is very helpful indeed

[@The_Preacher_LLC]

Oh hell yes!!! Can't wait to dig into this!! Thx Dave.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Lol will this hold up for a bit Brian until can get another one out? 😉

[@prodbyjxff5724]

the shift mute. cuts a sample off . example//// your song is playing and press stop.. the sample of a riser is still playing loud and won't stop until it's done. if you shift mute it will choke it off. its a miracle button

[@Gegatso]

These vids are absolutely priceless to folks like me who are brand new with Maschine and wanting to learn in an easier way than trudging through the 800+pg manual! I cannot thank you enough for taking the time and effort to make these available to us all! Also, a quick question. Are the top 4 buttons performing actions listed on the left screen at the top? I can't read it (even on my 21" monitor) but I'm taking a guess that is what is happening. Just trying to get those darn "unnamed" buttons figured out! Much thanks!

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi again. Really appreciate the feedback and glad I’m helping. Apologies that you cannot read the top 4 buttons. Basically if you press a button next to the pads you will be able to read them. The first pad just locks the screen and then the others perform different tasks. Press each button by the side of the Instruments pads and you will be able to see them. I have bought another camera to have over the Maschine so hopefully you will be able to see it better 🤞🏼

[@Gegatso]

I can read the buttons on MY hardware, just cannot read the screens on the vids. Hoping the new camera makes it clearer, but really your explanations are so good, I only had that one question out of all the videos!

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Yeah I hope so too. I currently use a 1080p webcam but just got a Sony so I hope so lol.

[@yagerbomb9555]

Straight to the point

[@jerzboybeats]

Thanks Dave this is very helpful

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Much appreciate the comment and glad I could help.

[@prodbyjxff5724]

No problem I love these videos of the mk3 there's not a lot that I can find. Even though I've used mk3 for a couple months. I've used mom to mk2 for a while... These videos helped bridge the gaps thank you.

[@HUMZMIC1]

Very helpful.....I LIKE!!!

[@RemsteeZ]

Does he go over the SELECT button more than he does in the beginning? I have no clue what this is for.

[@lukasschroder8401]

great tutorial! thank you

[@cperception]

Question man. I got a problem. When i load a drum kit, the only thing that STEP MODE showing me are the kicks. So i can STEP the kicks but not the snares etc. On KEYBOARD MODE all other samples are available. But not on step mode. Can u help me pls

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hey. Can you send me a little video on one of my social medias (found on the about section). I think I know what’s wrong but just wanna double check.

[@wayofki]

As I understand it, the Choke function will only work if something is already playing. I think it stops all sound immediately (instead of waiting for effects to fade out etc)

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thanks Ki and glad to have you on board. 😊

[@TheBossLenz]

Dave, Sorry to Bother you with this. I notice that all your Function Buttons are lit. Mine are all dark unless I select them. I don't know where I can brighten them. Under Hardware under Settings, the Display or the Led's Parms at Max don't brighten the buttons. I also couldn't find where to brighten them under the Controller Editor. Just want to say that I love the video. Will review them all.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi James, no bother at all , that's what I'm here for. Do you have the mains plugged in? If it is just being bus powered then the lights will be a lot dimmer. Let me know if that's not the case. Glad you like the video and shout if you need anything else. :-)

[@TheBossLenz]

No, I also have it plugged in. But when I connected it to the hardware controller software, all the buttons lit up the way you would want them to if you were performing live. When you disconnect by turning the unit off and on, they all go back to the darkened state. There’s a parm for displays that affects the dimming in the Hardware Controller documentation but I can’t find it anywhere on the screens. (Sorry I cant give you the exact parm, I’m at work.) I just got my MK3 last Thursday and it was updated to 1.4 along with the fact that there’s a total dependency on Native Access. I’m not complaining but troubleshooting seems more like a Dark Web activity🤓. So far, I always keep the MK3 plugged in if that’s what you mean by mains connected.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

I have an issue where when I load up the software the MK3 doesn’t respond so I have to turn it off and on and again. Lots of little issues around unfortunately. Only thing I can think of is send me a video to [e-mail] if you want showing the issue and I’ll try and replicate it.

[@GSA_Drums]

Doesn't The choke Button just stop whatever sample is Being Played? Greets from Germany :)

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Greetings Germany :-) Choke can be used in a number of ways but essentially you are correct but you can link them and make master and slave etc. Its pretty cool.

[@fax7451]

Hi Dave I find that when i hold shift and scene the softerware will not switch to section view,do you know why is that?

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi Fax, that's weird what happens? nothing? Feel free to send me a video and i'll try and help. [e-mail]

[@lukebogacik2793]

Simple,, brilliant! ✌🏼🙏🏻🌶

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thank you.

[@pcgNino]

Please do a vid on adding effects and sampling

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

I will Blue ASAP!

[@pcgNino]

Thanks

[@eso5158]

How do you set the fixed velocity to a velocity of your choosing?

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Great question. There’s a number of different ways. If you are using step mode then just fixed velocity and the knob above it will become your volume. If you are playing live you can select the pad you want and then hold shift and fixed velocity to give you 16 different velocities which you can record playing them so you don’t have to do it post. Then the last one is in pad mode arrow right once and you will see the fixed velocity. Hope that helps.

[@lesaritaherreramaldonado1892]

Did you buy/get the Bassment Era and the "London Grit" sound separately? Can´t find them on my new Maschine =(

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi Sara I did 😕 those two are my favourites.

[@judgementu8771]

How do i get the display to show on the 2 screens

[@TheServalt]

Will you be creating any videos on using mk3 with Maschine 2.7.2?

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi and thanks for the comment. I will very soon 😊

[@Kevinsolstice]

How come I have to hold these buttons to use them and not just tap it once like you do? if you know how to change that plz lmk

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi Kev and welcome to my channel. You need to press and hold it and look up at the top and press button 1 (first white rectangular button) that then holds it for you.

[@Ghandjaloodah]

@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Finally found an answer!!!! Thank you so much👍👍😁

[@Snufferr5124]

Very useful!

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Thank you and glad to be of help.

[@irronhogg6199]

I just purchased a MK3 and you went over the scene function. One thing I could not understand is how to play the beat from start to finish from scene 1 to however many you create? When I push play the scenes just repeat. Do you have to record the different scenes you've created? Great video!

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi Irron glad you like the video. Once you make each scene and assign the different parts to it you can then switch to arrange view and play it like a song.

[@pumma4628]

Where is the control button on the Maschine. My instruction manual keeps saying "make sure the control button" is lit.. BUT I DON'T SEE NO DAMN BUTTON THAT SAYS CONTROL, ON MY MASCHINE 🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️😆. HELP🤪

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Lol control button? Hmm 🤔 What are you trying to do?

[@SDB_ash]

Thanks for the vids they’re super helpful :) Any chance you might consider swapping the views around so that the maschine hardware is in the bigger view? I’ve been watching it on my phone so can’t see the buttons too well :( Looking forward to the next vid 🎧

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi Ashleigh, thanks for the comment and glad these videos are helping. Good request and when I do part 6 I’ll definitely give it a go :-)

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi Ashley have you seen my part 6? I had you in mind. How’s the view now? Basic Maschine mk3 skills | part 6 | D.A.V.E.kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5KzZaOXbrV2l6M

[@cosmojenasis]

I VERY appreciate you and your work...but this would be sooooooo much better if it was just a fullsize screen of maschine instead of pic in pic. we dont even need to see the computer, just the mk3 please please please

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Absolutely. This was my very first time filming and have learnt a lot since. Appreciate the feedback and supporting my channel

[@cosmojenasis]

@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert 💞💯👌🏻

[@youaintseenmeok]

Can you do sampling vid pls

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Certainly. On my list.

[@libspeedoo4684]

What is the name of the software

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Maschine 2

[@pentapandamusic]

Bought Maschine mk3, it is a little confusing switching from Ableton to Maschine to be honest, I wish there is hover tooltip for Maschine just like Ableton, to teach basic concepts and help new users ramp up quickly!

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Good idea. Hopefully these videos will help. I use ableton alongside Maschine then it’s so powerful.

[@pentapandamusic]

@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Do you have a video on Maschien + Ableton integration? A lot of people are in search for such videos.

[@pentapandamusic]

@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Oh I found one kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZouUeWikjbKaqtU, learning time!

[@Jehudi]

Good tutorial, those flute sounds nearly killed me though.

[@josepheno2807]

I don’t understand what’s happening in the beginning

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Which part are you struggling with?

[@Elienguitar]

Holee shit. Best toot on the line.

[@lukebogacik2793]

My choke works fine,,,, 😏

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hahahahaha glad to hear it. 🐓

[@Matt_Morgan]

10pts for content and personality. 2pts for presentation - Sorry to be the one to say it if someone else hasn't already, but I can't see shit in the camera footage. I suggest investing in a decent camera, so that viewers can actually see the names of the specific functions and button labels that you're pressing. It was really frustrating. It's a shame because I'd really enjoy your vids if that was resolved. Hope this helps.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Hi Matthew Ita not Sh!t but I do agree it’s not the easiest to see. This was a long time ago when I had just started KZbin and video editing. I have now better cameras and an understanding of what I am doing to help the viewers. Thanks for checking out my channel.

[@kvkcoils8011]

Why didn’t the uckers just make a bloody detailed and concise users manual to go with this infernal thing?! I mean, for ucks sake, who sells something for 5-600 frickin dollars, and doesn’t make a comprehensive users manual ON PAPER so you can learn the damned thing?! cmon, native instruments