Do you use pre-built patterns and scenes for your sets, or do you like to build beats and sequences on the fly?
I don’t use any pre-built patterns in Maschine.
Instead, I went into the original project folders of each track, bounced out vocal clips, drum hits, and effects, and then built my own patterns and scenes for each record. This allows every live performance to be slightly different, adding a unique and organic feel to each show. Also for me it made it a little more fun just being able to use it on the fly. I would use it as a live instrument, not a synced brain to control the live set.
Pro tip from Will Clarke: Rebuild your sets from the ground up. Don’t rely on pre-built patterns. Return to your project folders and bounce stems, vocals, and drums into new kits. Build scenes from scratch so every performance feels unique.
