Chapters
  1. 1 Using this manual
  2. 2 Getting started
  3. 3 Differences from Maschine
  4. 4 The Maschine MK3
  5. 5 The Launchpad Pro MK3
  6. 6 Modulation
  7. 7 Expressive recording
  8. 8 Multi-output plug-ins
  9. 9 DECKARD's own synths
  10. 10 Controlling modular synths
  11. 11 Themes and controller scripts

DECKARD

DECKARD Manual

DECKARD works like Maschine, so NI’s Maschine manuals still describe most of it. This manual covers what’s different: how to set DECKARD up, what it changes on the controllers, and the features Maschine doesn’t have.

  1. 1Using this manualWhat this manual covers, what it leaves to NI's Maschine manuals, and how it's written.
  2. 2Getting startedInstall DECKARD, open your Maschine projects, and connect an MK3 or a Launchpad Pro.
  3. 3Differences from MaschineWhat works the same, what works differently, what isn't there yet, and what happens to your files.
  4. 4The Maschine MK3The pages DECKARD adds to the MK3 (LFOs, the mod matrix, a step grid) and the buttons that work differently.
  5. 5The Launchpad Pro MK3Use Novation's Launchpad Pro MK3 as a session grid for scenes and patterns, alongside or instead of the MK3.
  6. 6ModulationThe mod matrix, up to 16 LFOs and envelopes per project, and sending them to external gear as MIDI CC.
  7. 7Expressive recordingRecord MPE, polyphonic aftertouch and MK3 pad pressure as curves on each note, edit them, and play them back.
  8. 8Multi-output plug-insGive each extra output of Kontakt, a drum sampler or any multi-output plug-in its own mixer strip, output and stem.
  9. 9DECKARD's own synthsReplicant, a classic subtractive synth with a supersaw, and Plaits, Mutable Instruments' macro-oscillator.
  10. 10Controlling modular synthsSend LFOs and envelopes to a modular synth as control voltage, play a voice with Zhora and keep it in tune, and tune anything else with the Tuner.
  11. 11Themes and controller scriptsRestyle the MK3's screens with a theme, and change what any button or page does with DECKARD's controller scripts.