Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument - Manual (Page 47)

7.2.1. Transferring Files to the SD Card
Storage mode enables you to exchange files between the SD memory card in your MASCHINE+
and a computer.
To exchange files you must first connect your MASCHINE+ to a computer using a USB cable, then
enable Storage mode. Once enabled, the SD card within your MASCHINE+ appears as a drive on
your computer. For more information, see Connecting MASCHINE+ to a Computer .
You can exchange the following files types:
• Projects : This enables you to exchange Project files between MASCHINE+ and the MASCHINE
software. For example, you could start a project on MASCHINE+ and then finish it using the
MASCHINE software on your computer with MASCHINE+ in Controller mode, or vice versa.
• Samples : This enables you to exchange samples between your computer and MASCHINE+ .
Note that MASCHINE+ only accepts the following audio file formats: .aif and .wav .
Accessing Storage Mode and Transferring Files
To access Storage mode and transfer files:
1. Press SETTINGS .
2. Press Button 3 ( STORAGE ).
→ The SD card of your MASCHINE+ is now available as a drive on your computer and you can
now transfer files.
3. Add Projects to the following directory on the SD card:
Native Instruments\Maschine
2\Projects
.
4. Add samples to the following directory on the SD card:
Native Instruments\Maschine
2\Sounds
.
→ The files are transferred to the SD card in MASCHINE+. When you have finished transferring
files, eject the SD card drive from your computer.
Accessing Storage mode stops the Transport, disables access to all other modes, and
pauses any files downloading in the Library while in use. You can continue using your
MASCHINE+ after you have disconnected from Storage mode.
Disconnecting from Storage Mode
To disconnect from Storage mode:
1. On your computer, eject the MASCHINE+ SD card drive.
2. On MASCHINE+, press SETTINGS .
3. Press Button 8 ( DISCONNECT ).
→ The SD card in MASCHINE+ is now disconnected from your computer.
7.2.2. Opening Files from Your SD Card
You can open your user content saved directly from the File menu. This includes Projects, Groups,
and Sounds.
To open your files from the SD card on MASCHINE+.
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