How to Sequence NI Maschine in Ableton Live

Ableton Live Session File: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15774571/Maschine_Midi_Template_AudioRunner.als

Gerritt Tisdale from Audio Runner shows you how to sequence Native Instruments Maschine in Ableton Live. This will allow you to record midi notes into Ableton Live using the Maschine pads as the trigger.
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• Native Instruments Maschine
• Maschine Tutorial
• Ableton Live Tutorial
• Gerritt Tisdale
• Audio Runner
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• Sequence Maschine in Live

[sk1tzan]

hey I got a question, I tried this in Ableton but I don't have the VST folder? Does this work eventhough I only have the AU folder? The problem for me is that I don't want Maschine to play ALL the time, I want to use Maschine for my productions, for the beat only, so I want to get this out in the arrangement view together with synths like sylenth1, massive, zebra2, vanguard, kontakt 5 yeah you name it. But as soon as I start playing, Maschine will continue looping, even over the break. Help?!

[AudioRunnerTV]

@sk1tzan This is a good way to do it, but there is a better way. Using the export midi / export audio to track function will work much better. This function allows for you to edit the drum track within your DAW instead of trying to program it in Maschine. I can do a quick video tutorial on this if you would like. Just let me know. -Gerritt

[JOSHSNOOPRJ]

hey I cant see any midi notes its just an empty clip. I did everything exactly as you did in the video...Please help. Cheers

[AudioRunnerTV]

@JOSHSNOOPRJ Shoot me a direct message if you haven't gotten it to work yet. I'll see what I can do to help.  :-) -Gerritt

[frankmeessen]

Can i use different Groups via different Midi Channel - Like Midi to Maschine 1 (Midi1), Midi to: Maschine 2 (Midi2) and so long - Do u know what i mean? Chhers

[AudioRunnerTV]

@frankmeessen I think I know what you mean. You should be able to control different midi channels of maschine by changing from Midi1 to Midi2 and so on by selecting it in the Ableton channel. Since I did this video, NI came out with a newer version that allows plugins within the Maschine software. This makes it so much more flexible and almost eliminates this way of doing it, but I think the software still has a ways to go. It's nice to sequence in Ableton though! :-) Hope that helps.

[murphypeter7]

Thanks for the tutorial! Most helpful!

[somorejuicy]

@sk1tzan Word. I love sequencing patterns and scenes from the maschine hardware. This method makes the Maschine an over priced MPD. I need a way to record or automate pattern changes from ableton.

[Bonewashable]

@AudioRunnerTV This setup works perfectly for me, thanks a lot. one question though: say I already have made a sequence in the Maschine software (vat or standalone) , and I want to use this sequence in ableton. Is there a way to just copy the sequence into ableton (like you seem to do at 2.10min), or do I have to manually recreate the machine sequence in ableton (as I do now).

[Bonewashable]

@sk1tzan that's because you have inserted Maschine as a AU, not as a VST. Insert it to midi track one as a VST, and your midi track 2 will give the Maschine option.

[ladiesmannumerouno]

I did exactly what you said and no midi notes form maschine came up.

[FelonDubstep]

@AudioRunnerTV actually nevermind, i've figured that out but as it turns out, i've hit another roadblock, In the second box in midi from, i only see post fx and pre fx as an option, and i really cant find a way to get it to recognise maschine. =( would really appreciate an answer on this bro!

[FelonDubstep]

@AudioRunnerTV great tutorial, but i have live 8, and i cant see the options to configure the midi from. I just have a blank box underneath the midi clips and above the mixer area?

[sk1tzan]

@AudioRunnerTV I'd really love that! You're so kind man! great tutorials btw. Much creds!

One thing that I wonder though is this: why use maschine if you use it in Ableton's sequencer instead then? isn't Maschine a drum maschine? I mean, for me, Maschine has no function then hehe :P or am I wrong? I'm kinda confused by this! haha. Anyways, those tutorials would be awsome to see mate!! cheers alot!