The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Maschine Patterns and Scenes, 2019! 

Literally the single most clear explanation of scenes, patterns, etc. I've ever seen. This cleared up a lot of lingering questions in my head and helped a lot of things finally 'click.'

Hours of tutorials and the first 2 minutes of this has already simplified everything SO MUCH! Legend!

I am new to Maschine. I've been watching dozens of videos trying to get helpful information on how to use the system. YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST. The people from NI and other channel artists have not been clear about what's going on. They jump all around with no clear workflow pattern (at least not to this newbie), they move too fast (as if they don't want you to learn what they're doing) and they're camera shots and audio are not always in the best positions for one (me) to learn. Your video, on the other hand, is the absolute best instructional video that I've seen. You were concise, deliberate and you took time to explain and show what you were doing. Your words, your hands and your screen shots, etc. were always in sync. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Now if youwcould just make a video on how to use Maschine Jam. Lol.

Best explanation on arranging in maschine on RU-vid.....thank you!!! Keep it coming!

it always amazes me how simple songs sound so alive with the right arrangement.

There are so many videos out there by people who seem to know what they're talking about, but finally here's one by somebody who knows how to talk about what they know. You're such a clear communicator.

Been feeling soo bad about not even producing one beat on my machine, now I finally get it! Thx boss!

Jef, thanks so much. I am a former professional trombonist trying to learn new ways to interact with music, and I bought a Maschine MK3 recently in order to play with samples and arranging in a more intuitive way than I was getting from my DAW. I have subscribed to multiple learning sites, ordered courses from Udemy, and watched dozens of RU-vid videos in an attempt to learn more quickly. It has been tough, because most of the videos gloss over concepts that are taken for granted, or they blow through the concept so fast that I don't have time to understand it. Your videos are the first that move at a pace and with a clarity of communication that, for me, are the best available that I have encountered. Thank you so much. (I also picked up a Kontrol s61, so I hope you do videos on using that with Maschine Mk3 if you haven't already!) Thanks a ton, Jef. Music enriches lives in a non-trivial way, and these tools allow for a democrtization of music that further enriches lives. Facilitating that should make you feel like what you're doing matters, because it does.

Finally someone that explains and makes it easy to understand. Does not stutter, pause or go off point. Thank you.

this is by far the best beginners video av found, its exactly what i needed to know to start building a track and explained better and clearer than the rest. its thorough and explained simply, whereas others ive watched fail to break it down like this and assume you have a basic knowlege. i have looked high and to find a tutorial which showed how the arrangment is done in maschine. so thanks for this.

This tutorial is a Godsend. I was feeling frustrated and now I can’t wait to jump back in!

"So let me just put in a pattern" plays a loop that would take me 4 hours to come up with

One of the clearest, simplest, straight forward tutorial ever. Thanks a lot!!

Great job here... ONLY video on youtube that logically breaks it down.. thanks

I've watched hundreds of tutorials for Maschine and your tutorials are the easiest to understand. I have learned more in three of your videos than I have watching 10 other tutorials. Good job Jef

OK so new to Maschine here and i have to say im glad this video is still up. This is the clearest and most easiest video i have been able to find that i can finally say (without trying yet) that i can now understand how to arrange and complete a beat on maschine. Thank you for this.

Just got my MK3 literally two weeks ago, been watching a lot of RU-vid videos on "how to" with the Maschine MK3... BUT this video is the first one that really explains how Maschine workflow works...THIS HELPED MORE then any other video I've watched so far...THANK YOU, Jeff!!!!

DUDE!!!!! Finally, someone puts it together in a way we can get! Thank you~

I've been getting dizzy for years from all of the tutorials I've tried to learn from and ended up just making my own way but it never felt fluid or productive. With this tutorial I feel like I finally get how to use the software in the most efficient way. Thank you so much for making such a clear and easy to learn tutorial, felt like I was in a Masterclass!

This is by far the best tutorial on how to read ideas view and utilize it effectively!

I have watched many tutorials on this and this is by far the best understanding of the scenes, patterns, and append mode. Thank you!

Finally first time in years that someone explained it in simple terms

Best Tutorial i have seen in awhile. You literally explain everything perfectly in detail and simple terms for people to understand who are new or want to have a better workflow. Most youtube videos who write tutorial or beginners guide do not show step by step guides. They give broad explanations and just want you to watch them filming themselves making a beat. Awesome man. Definitely get a thumbs up for this one.

So clear, so well made, NI themselves couldn't do a better job. Thank you! I wish Maschine was better integrated with Logic or Ableton.

I just bought Maschine and had no idea how to use it. Watched many RU-vid videos and finally I found this video that clearly explains everything. I now know how to start using my Maschine. Thanks!!!!!

Thank you for finally explaining this to me. I've been tapping patterns on my Maschine Plus for over a year now and kept getting bored/fed up/lost every time I wanted to find out how to actually arrange the patterns. Then.. this. Crystal clear. Oh and nice Yorkie monitors. I also transitioned to Adams, but Yorkville gets no love online. Hidden Canadian gems, those Yorkvilles :)

This video made maschine finally click for me! Jef is soo good at explaining things. Best explanation ever!

I love you Jeff Gibbons (metaphorically of course). This video has taught me more in 20 mins, than a 900 page manual could. Thanks heaps for making these easy and very effective learning tool. You have made my day!!! Thank you.

I've watched a good 1/2 dozen tutorials on this, and this is by far the clearest and easiest to understand one I've found. NI should hire you to do their tutorials Jef.

every time I watch your video I learn something new and feel more empowered to play! Thanks Jef!

Thank you for this. It feels like every other video skips steps or assumes that folks already know the little things. You explained it great!

Hallelujah! Finally a Maschine tutorial that doesn't scramble my mind. Thank you so much Jef, you have a real knack for teaching.

You are a great teacher. You know what are the essential topics to cover and how to explain them. Big thanks!

Man you have a talent to be clear and straight to the point, I like your videos. And your image quality is awesome.

I don't give you this much information on machines in private lessons, but thank you for giving me the details. I will buy a beer when you come to Korea.

This helped a lot... putting the operations in context and not just doing the " This button does this, this one does this..." method. Maschine is an awesome tool. There is a lot under the hood.

New to Maschine but not new to recording process. I use Cubase Pro 13 & write a lot of stuff for sync. Was a little baffled how to use it but you have made it a lot easier. Thanks for being so clear. Saved me from a lot of headaches.

This whole video was very easy to grasp thank you for that. The part that blew my mind was holding the zoom bar and dragging in and out to zoom. I've been working all the way zoomed out for months and it was killing me not being able to get in deeper. Thank you.

As a graduaded jazz guitarist, I have a horizontal (song view) arrangement way of thinking. Your tutorial finally helped me understand working with ideas (patterns) in a vertical dimension. Highly appreciated! I can now enjoy my Maschine+. Thank you ❤️

Wow Thank you 😃 Ive had machine for 3 years now and this has always baffled me. Never took time to actually learn it. Thank you this was Super helpful

Ive had a version of Maschine for YEARS now, and I never really understood, nor had the time to mess around with it. Now with lockdowns happening around the world, i finally have some time to dive into my MK3 and your tutorials are by far the absolute BEST on the internet. FAR better than native instruments and all the other videos I've seen before. Thank you so much!

I hope NI is paying you for this! LOL In all seriousness... This has to THEE most clear and concise overview and explination on the internet for Maschine "DAW". My only hope is that they give it a makeover and add a lot for features that other DAW's have. Great Video!!!!!!!!!

Maschine is a great DAW, and it's a shame it's so hard to find good info about how to use it well. This is by far the clearest explanation of this topic I've seen. Thanks!

Thank you sooooo much...your the only one who really breaks this stuff down. Learn more from you than anyone else. More more more

I've been in music production for 25 years, and I've always used the MPC products. I started with the MPC 60 and moved to an MPC 2000XL 20 years ago. My MPC 2000XL had problems with the Mother board, and I had planned to upgrade to the MPC One, but they didn't have any in stock for more than a month, so I decided to try the Maschine MK3. I have to say I'm truly enjoying it, and your tutorials have been very helpful, and especially this one on the groups, patterns, scenes and songs. I really like the MK3 so far. Thanks for the tutorials. You have saved me a ton of production time in gettng familar with this new production tool.

Between Jeff here, Doug from "Sound Test Room" , AG Got Beats , and a few others , (there are many out there) this stuff is finally starting to make sense, I haven't had time to sit down and figure it out until last months, but FINALLY getting somewhere! Thanks to all of you .....

This video has made me finalize my decision to buy an MK3. I thanked you by subscribing ✌️

Jeff, such get vids, I was about to sell my mashine but you have brought new hope. Can't tell you how refreshing these videos have been so far, unlike most I have watch that just want to either show off their talents or hook me into buying something. Either way you don't really learn much. So again bravo and I look forward to more of your wonderful tutorials.

Once again, thank you so much! Your teaching style works so well for the way I learn. I have used my Mashine more the last few weeks then I have in the previous 12 months and that is all down to you! 😊

It is so enjoyable to learn from passionate people on youtube :-) Thanks again very much for you amazing tutorial videos! You really do have a gift for teaching this.

Finally, a clear explanation of how to work with Maschine! This video should be part of NI's tutorials. Thank you so much, and please keep up the excellent work.

Another great and helpful video. It's good to know I can count on you to deliver focused material without all of the extra jargon or crazy stuff..... clear and concise material with great screen views! Thank you. Please don't ever stop. I really need you. 😁

Hands down one of the best Maschine tutorials 🏆 Simple and to the point. Much respect from Texas. Thanks 🙏

Probably the second channel I’ve ever subscribed to in 10+ years. You’re an absolute legend and a saint.

Thank you. That’s by far the most easy to understand and concise explanation of the pattern and scenes modes I’ve seen on RU-vid. You have a great way of teaching your know how. You’ve totally changed the way I now work on this wonderful machine...sorry, Maschine. I’ll definitely check all your other Maschine tutorial videos and will be sure to subscribe.

I love the way you teach structure in context of use. As a newbie on Maschine this is priceless!

It's the best tuto vid on youtube about Patterns, Scenes and arranging , thank you !

What up Jeff! I'm so glad you like teaching because you are very good at it. Thank you bro.

2 mins in and subbed. Clear and without waffle, which is what ALL the tutes are bogged down in. Excellent!

Jef, the best explanation how to work with machine. It's so easy. Thank you very much. I recommend to anyone who begins the adventure with Maschine.

Had to hit the subscribe button Jef! Thanks for simple and clear!

Thank you for these videos. You are a really good teacher. You explain every step in full and go over it a few times. Awesome thank you again. Stay safe

your videos are some of the only videos I understand about Maschine. keep it up bro!

I now know what was holding me back. I really appreciate your kindness. Thank you!!

So grateful that I found your channel and this video, it finally all makes sense!!! Thank you!

The BEST tutorial on creating scenes and patterns I have scene in 3 years! Thank you kind Sir!

Hi Jef. I've had a Maschine for over a year and just not been able to get my head around it. Stumbled upon your RU-vid channel and your presentation has allowed me to experience that 'lightbulb moment' where suddenly it all becomes clear. Thanks for taking the time to help others, like myself, get a valuable insight into how to use Maschine.

Reading through your comments Jef .Its nice to know there are still good people around and most of them must follow you . Keep up the videos Jef .

Hi Jef, you have really helped me accelerate my progress and your explanations and tutorials are so clear and helpful and so for sure have subscribed. Thank you :)

Jef these videos are amazing, thank you so much for putting these together!

Thanks for the video Jef. I really appreciate the clear explanations and you sharing the way you create songs.

jeff Jeff JEFF ! I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am for this video ! I purchased a Maschine 3 way before Maschine + was released & I was able to write sections, but could never find a video that explained the process of joining different ideas together in a traditional horizontal timeline. I normally work in post production for film, but occasionally get hired to score as well. I have been writing my songs within Ableton Live & Pro Tools with a NI Kontrol II MIDI controller & I knew that Maschine could be a huge writing asset for me & now it is. Thank you so very much for your channel & your thorough & easy to follow tutorials. If you’re ever in South Florida please feel free to reach out to me & we can meet up for drinks & apps & the tab is on me ! Thanks 🙏🏼

first tutorial that i watch from the beginning till end without skipping.. this video makes it easy to understand. Thanks!

Awesome video, super clear and exactly what I needed. I've learned so much from your videos. Thanks a million Jeff!

Very good tutorial. No fluff. Moving at hyper speed is so important and this video helped me see the flow clearly

Jef, another GREAT tutorial! Your timing with these videos and my Maschine purchase has been serendipitous. Thank you!

Jef thanks a million your form of explaining how to use the maschine has been thee best tutorial I have come across on youtube. Please continue to post for I am now a subscriber.

Jeff it's been an absolute pleasure watching your tutorial. You deserve far more views, the quality is outstanding. Thank you.

Hi Jeff, just wanted to thank you for this outstanding tutorial.I've just bought the Maschine Mikro, got it two days ago and thanks to your tutorial I've been able to actually create music and arrange it.Thank you so much and keep up the good work

Love this Jeff. Well done! This tutorial is fantastic mate.

Excellent and timely tutorial! I'm new to Maschine and your labeling method and seeing the various patterns on/off state in their different Scenes also helped me to understand the organizational mindset of Maschine. Very useful!

Excellent tutorial. Simple. Clear. Learned a lot. Just got my Maschine Mikro in 2024 and this is very relevant even today. Many thanks !

I have scoured RU-vid for concise instructions on arranging in Maschine and always came away slightly understanding but a little confused still. Your tutorial is the best and it finally just "clicked" for me. Thank you, kind sir.

Jef, that was awesome - thank you so much. Really like your teaching style, things are so easy to understand.

Many thanks Jef for your great, simple and crystal clear tutorials. Just bought the MK3 and your tuto help me so much. Again thank you very much !!!

The absolute BEST tutorial, and to top it off...you got Soul! Subscribed!

Jeff you're killing me man. Every day I'm putting in work on the Machine and every video I learn another short cut from your vids. THANK YOU !

Your videos are awesome! Just got my mk3 today and I have lots to learn. Thank you!!!!

Fantastic Video! Thanks so much for your help...I'm getting better everytime I watch one of your videos!

Didn't even need to refer back after watching this it was so well explained, along with a few of your other vids. Still a lot of little tricks I learn daily, but you got me up and creating on this thing fast when I picked it up few weeks ago. Wanted to come back and thank you.

Genuinely thank you. As said before, the best tutorial I've seen on YT.

Such a great video series! I've learned more stuff on my Maschine Studio in the last two days with your videos than I have in the previous 2 months of having it. Really big thanks to you for making these. They really are great. 🙏

Thank you for those good explaining! I Will watch this many times to understand this on a proper way, regards from Holland!

Super helpful, starting to get the hang on this Maschine thing thanks to your tutorials. Thank you!!

I've found these tutorials very useful I'm considering to buy the MK3, so I decided to do some research when I found these series They give a very clear idea of the capabilities and posibilites of the MK3 specially for the people who has no experience on the field. 1000 thanks Jef!

Thanks Jef. This was very informative!

Thank you Jeff , you explained this so well I know a lot of people that have machine and it’s been a very confusing for them Video helps a whole lot👊😎

Out of all the videos I watched you explained everything I needed to know in such a simple way! Thank you and I just subscribed to your channel 👍🍻

Thanks Jef for this tutorial. Just got my mikro setup now and needed some guidance. This was very useful.

Hey Jef! This is Jeff from California. I just wanted to wish you a Happy and Prosperous 2022. I know you're going to take it to the top!! I wish you tremendous success! Your success will help me be a better producer. So I stand behind you 100%! Thanks again Jeff