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MASCHINE | Adjusting The Pad Sensitivity

If the pads on your MASCHINE controller are not responding as expected, you can recalibrate them by following the steps below.

1. Open Preferences in MASCHINE 2 and navigate to Hardware > Pad Sensitivity.

2. Use the Sensitivity slider to adjust how the pads respond to your touch.

This setting controls the threshold at which a pad hit is detected. Gradually move the slider from right to left until you find a level that feels comfortable for your playing style. The configuration shown in the image below can be used as a helpful reference point.

If your MASCHINE Controller's Pads do not react as expected or become irresponsive, it can be helpful to recalibrate them by adjusting their Sensitivity.

Launch MASCHINE 2 and go to Preferences > Hardware > Pad Sensitivity.
Use the Sensitivity slider to adjust how sensitive the pads respond to your touch. This sets the minimum threshold at which the MASCHINE controller will register a hit. Move the slider gradually from the right to the left until you find a setting which suits you best. The setting below is a good reference point: