9. June 2017 | News | Noizefield
Loopmasters released Complete Guide to Maschine Jam
Loopmasters released Complete Guide to Maschine Jam
Maschine has fast become one of the most desirable bits of kit,
not just for creating beats like its MPC predecessor, but in
fact entire arrangements, for performing or in the studio. In
this comprehensive set of tutorials, senior tutor Rob Jones
takes you through every detail of the Jam hardware, explaining
the many techniques and different approaches to creating music.
After showing the main functionality of the software, so anyone
knew to Maschine is up to speed, Rob dives into the hardware,
beginning with a detailed look at the dedicated Browser for
Jam, and how the d-pad and encoder are employed to navigate it.
Then, there are thorough explanations of each of the main
button modes, including 1-, 4- and 8- sound step modes, pad and
keyboard modes, and the piano roll. Rob also shows how to use
the touchstrips to mix, edit and automate devices, change step
parameters, play notes and control the recently released
Perform FX! The course ends with a detailed look at how
Maschine Jam works in DAWs like Ableton Live and Logic Pro.
As well as over 3 hours of streamed tutorials, the course comes
with the Maschine projects made in the lessons and 4 free
Maschine kits from Niche Audio. Before signing up, check out
the sample modules for an example of the course content and
delivery.
Sample Module
Module 1: Course Introduction and Jam Overview
Rob explains what will be covered on the course and then
provides a brief overview of some of the main features of
Maschine Jam.
Module 2: Maschine Software Introduction
A guide to some of the main software functionality, for those
who are new to Maschine.
Module 3: The Browser
Some tutorials that explain how Jam’s dedicated Browser works,
including a way of quickly stepping through instrument presets,
swapping out sounds and browsing internal effects.
Module 4: Creating Drums in Step Mode
An introduction to the various Step Modes, showing how to
construct beats and edit step parameters from the hardware.
Module 5: Creating Melodies and Basslines in Step
Mode
Melodic Parts are added to the beats, including an
arpeggiated-style lead hook and bassline, using Jam’s buttons
in Piano Roll/Melodic Step Sequence Mode.
Module 6: Playing in Drums in Pad Mode
Shows how to play in drum parts, using different degrees of
quantisation and completely freely, as well as various
techniques for working with Note Repeat.
Module 7: Mixing with the Touchstrips
An introduction to the main Touchstrip modes, including Level
and Control, showing how to balance the mix and tweak
instruments and effects.
Module 8: Playing in an Arpeggiated Bassline in Pad
Mode
A lesson that shows how to use Jam’s Arpeggiator to play in a
rhythmic bassline in Keyboard Mode and then adjust the sound’s
amplitude envelope.
Module 9: Playing in an Arpeggiated Chords
Sequence
A guide to creating an arpeggiated sequence of chords, and some
different techniques for adding variation in level and timing.
Module 10: Creating Strummed Parts with the Touchstrips
in Notes Mode/strong>
A series of lessons that focus on Notes Mode for the
Touchstrips, which allows MIDI notes to be played for numerous
cool and unique ways of making melodic parts.
Module 11: Playing with Scenes
Techniques for jamming or performing, showing how to make and
trigger scenes and Lock mode, which allows morphing between
different project states.
Module 12: Performance FX
An explanation of how Jam’s Performance FX plugin works,
showing the different modes and how to control them from Jam.
Module 13: Using Maschine in a
DAW
Some examples of working with Jam inside a DAW, including
Ableton Live and Logic Pro.
Bonus Module 1: Ableton Live Controller Editor
Template
A walkthrough Jam’s extensive Controller Template for Ableton
Live.
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