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How-to hear Traktor's build in metronome when using an external mixer [Short video]
It took me quite some time to figure how-to hear Traktor's build in metronome when using an external mixer. Here is a quick tutorial how to do it.
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Stems: The BEST Format for LIVE Sets!
Even though stems haven't been popular with the DJ community, I still think it's the best format for playing live sets. Now that SYNC is a thing, there is little left to do on stage when playing LIVE sets... Waving your hands around is an option, twist an EQ knob endlessly is another option... but none very fulfilling and…
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Ever heard of Wavosaur? Free sample editor with ASIO & VST support!
Hi gang! I think I'm actually finding my comfy place around here! Took me a while (then again: I am kinda 'on and off' anyway so to speak, but still..). Guys, ever heard of Wavosaur? It's a free audio / sample editor ("free as in beer") but it even provides ASIO and VST support! Now, it's not actively maintained and given…
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Knowledge Base search functionality 🔦
A handy new feature just landed. You now have the possibility to search through our knowledge base from within the community using the search bar. What does that mean? Our knowledge base contains a ton of useful support articles addressing most of the common issues, as well as workflow tips and compatibility information…
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Automate creation of browser artwork
After looking to import my own sample packs into Maschine I spent a couple hours this morning working on making the process of adding browser artwork less of a chore. If you are interested this is how. This requires AutoHotKey (free scripting application) to be installed for it to work. This is for Windows 10, you may need…
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[Review] SoundIron's Vocal Suite 2
Hi gang! What a time to be a synth fan! Editorial At the time of writing I just got home, dead tired, and I fired up my home studio to relax a bit while also checking up on the latest news within the scene. Arturia bundles on the NI website?! Whoah... And since we're talking Kontakt here, are you aware that you can get…
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Using MASCHINE in MIDI Mode with Cubase 12 MIDI Remote
I've long been a big fan of using NI controllers in MIDI mode. For those who may be interested in using MASCHINE controllers in MIDI mode using the new MIDI Remote functionality in Cubase 12, here's an excellent video by Jef Gibbons about setting that up:
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Can someone help me find a looper for my needs?
What I need is one tap to start loop/audio and one tap to bring it back and start at the beginning. Nothing fancy but it has to have a speed control to slow the audio down but maintain the proper pitch. Any leads would be appreciated. Windows 10
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What worked for me to fix Maschine+ audio issues on a brand new device.
Thought I would post here in case it helps anyone else :-) I bought a brand new Maschine+ last week. From the minute I started using it I was getting crackles and glitches when the cpu went over about 20%. This persisted after I upgraded the firmware to the lates and changed the SD Card to a bigger faster card. After lots…
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[Review] Turning your Maschine into a voicebox!
Hi gang! If you ever need an excuse to get FL Studio, how about its cute mascotte FL Chan? 😊 Intro / Editorial One of the things which truly excites me about the world of synthesizers and digital audio in general is that we can do just about anything we want. Ever came across those fun electronic keyboards? They usually…
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The Stock Tube Saturator INIT Problem
The EQ response on the Stock Saturator (Tube) is messed up. I understand, it wasn't easy getting it to the point it's at. I got this EQ curve matching the response from before and after a couple master references with the Tube saturator. There is a big discrepancy here in the highs thats worth pointing out as you cannot…
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Tips: If your Audio 6 MK2 starts "knocking"...
Hi gang! Editorial This is an utterly dumb story but whatever, I figured I'd share anyway because I hope it might be able to help out some random reader. Within the world of Unix, and basically ICT in general, there's a golden saying: "If it isn't broke, don't fix it!", a philosophy I usually follow. To a certain degree of…
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[Guide] Getting more out of Maschine in FL Studio!
Hi gang! FL Chan is feeling right at home within Maschine, you go girl! 😎 Editorial It's been a few weeks (month?) now since someone on Reddit reminded me of FL Studio, one thing led to another and here we are. I can't believe how I could have forgotten all about it and I really feel that I've been missing out big time.…
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Traktor Pro Mapping tips
I have seen quite a few posts over the years asking how to map something. In most cases you will need to learn how to use modifiers. And it is very hard to explain in a forum. It took me about a year to get good at mapping...there are many layers to what a person can do, but most importantly you have to figure out what…
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[TIP] Making sliced samples play in order without small pauses in-between
I've been playing with slicing and sampling on Maschine, and I think this trick applies to other DAWs as well from my experiments, but here's what's worked for me. I had a sample which I had previously edited to be easy to slice into 32 sections of equal length at 110 BPM. When I used the slice tool in Maschine, it mapped…