Step Sequencer for Maschine Jam Mapping — Traktor Pro AIO3
The AIO3 mapping for Maschine Jam and Traktor Pro turns the Maschine Jam controller into a complete DJ performance system. In particular, the mapping includes a dedicated Maschine Jam step sequencer running on Deck D, alongside two track decks, two stems decks, and two remix decks. In this guide, you will find a full breakdown of every step sequencer control available in the AIO3 mapping. Moreover, all controls come directly from the official AIO3 sections schema.
AIO3 Maschine Jam Step Sequencer — Deck Configuration
Before looking at the Maschine Jam step sequencer in detail, it helps to understand the full deck layout of the AIO3 mapping. In particular, the mapping runs the following configuration simultaneously:
- Deck A and Deck B — 2x Track Decks or 2x Stems Decks
- Deck C — Remix Deck
- Deck D — Step Sequencer Deck
As a result, the step sequencer always runs on Deck D, while Decks A and B handle the main tracks and Deck C handles remix content. Furthermore, all four decks run in parallel, which means you can mix, sequence, and remix without switching modes.
Maschine Jam Step Sequencer — Main Controls
The step sequencer section occupies the right side of the Maschine Jam grid and includes the following dedicated controls:
Play / Stop Step Sequencer and Slot Selector
The Play/Stop button starts and stops the step sequencer on Deck D. In addition, this same button also works as the slot selector, allowing you to switch between sequencer slots without leaving the sequencer view. Consequently, you can manage playback and slot selection from a single control.
Step Sequencer Enable Steps 1–16
The pad grid in the step sequencer section lets you enable or disable individual steps from 1 to 16. Each step toggles on or off with a single press. As a result, you can program any rhythmic pattern directly on the hardware in real time, while the sequencer keeps running. In short, the pad grid becomes a live rhythm editor.
Step Sequencer Pattern Length
The pattern length control sets how many steps the sequencer cycles through before looping. Moreover, you adjust the pattern length using the Jog Wheel on the Maschine Jam, which gives you smooth and precise control over sequence length without interrupting playback. For example, you can shorten a pattern from 16 to 8 steps on the fly to create an immediate rhythmic variation.
Step Sequencer Presets
The AIO3 mapping includes dedicated step sequencer presets, visible in the bottom section of the Step Sequencer Deck D grid. These presets let you store and instantly recall complete sequencer patterns during a live set. Furthermore, switching between presets happens in real time, so you can prepare the next pattern while the current one plays.
Pattern Selector — Patterns 1 to 4
In the top right area of the grid, the mapping provides four pattern slots (Pattern 1, Pattern 2, Pattern 3, Pattern 4). Each pattern slot stores an independent configuration. As a result, you can build four completely different sequences and switch between them at any point during a performance.
Maschine Jam Step Sequencer — Sample Selection
The AIO3 mapping gives you direct control over which sample the step sequencer triggers, without stopping playback. Specifically, two dedicated buttons handle sample navigation:
- S. Sequencer Next Sound (Sample) — moves forward through available samples in the sequencer slot
- S. Sequencer Previous Sound (Sample) — moves backward through available samples
In other words, you can browse and change the triggered sample live while the pattern continues running. Consequently, this makes it easy to swap loops or one-shots between sequences without rebuilding anything. In addition, no stopping or reprogramming is required.
Maschine Jam Step Sequencer — Browser and Jog Wheel Navigation
The Jog Wheel on the Maschine Jam serves multiple navigation functions depending on the active modifier:
| Combination | Function |
|---|---|
| Jog Wheel alone | Pattern length adjust for step sequencer |
| Main Modifier + Jog | Browse tree — navigate the Traktor browser tree |
| Main Modifier + Browse button | Open browser |
| Browse List button | Navigate the browser list |
| Main Modifier + A / B / C / D | Load selected track to Deck A, B, C, or D |
As a result, the same Jog Wheel handles both sequencer editing and track browsing, depending on context. Moreover, this means you never need to reach for the mouse during a live set.
Maschine Jam Step Sequencer — Seek and Freeze Mode
While the step sequencer runs on Deck D, you can also use the Seek Position control to navigate the playhead position on Deck A and Deck B simultaneously. In addition, this control stays accessible even while the step sequencer plays, so you can reposition tracks in the background without stopping the sequence.
Freeze Mode — Deck A and Deck B
The AIO3 mapping includes a Freeze Mode for both Deck A and Deck B. When you activate Freeze Mode, the pad grid switches to Slice Trigger mode with 16 slices, allowing you to trigger individual slices of the frozen track in real time. Furthermore, you can adjust the Freeze Slice Count using the Jog Wheel, which gives you precise control over slice granularity. Consequently, Freeze Mode turns any track deck into a live slicer alongside the running step sequencer.
Maschine Jam Step Sequencer — FX Control Across All Decks
The AIO3 mapping controls up to four FX units simultaneously across all decks. In particular, the FX section works as follows:
- FX1 (toggles FX3) — controls MOD 1, MOD 2, MOD 3 for Deck A/C
- FX2 (toggles FX4) — controls MOD 1, MOD 2, MOD 3 for Deck B/D
- FX Store Presets — dedicated buttons store presets for FX1, FX2, FX3, and FX4
- Loop Controls + ON/OFF FX1, FX2, or all 4 FX units — available separately for Deck A/C and Deck B/D
Moreover, you can reset FX1 and FX2 units simultaneously using the FX Option Reset function. As a result, all four FX units stay fully accessible without leaving the performance view.
Maschine Jam Step Sequencer — Install Instructions
To install the AIO3 mapping on your system, follow these steps:
- Download and unzip the included mapping file
- Open the Controller Editor and import the template — go to the Templates tab, click Edit > Open, and locate
traktor-jam-03.ncmj - Open Traktor Pro and go to Preferences > Controller Manager
- Click Add > Import TSI > Import Other and locate
AIO3.tsiorAIO3_elastic.tsi - After importing, check the In/Out Ports for both pages of the mapping
Maschine Jam Step Sequencer — Controls at a Glance
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Play/Stop + Slot Selector | Start/stop sequencer and switch slots |
| Enable Steps 1–16 | Toggle individual steps on/off |
| Pattern Length (Jog Wheel) | Set sequence length in real time |
| Step Sequencer Presets | Store and recall full patterns |
| Pattern 1–4 | Four independent pattern slots |
| Next / Previous Sample | Change triggered sample without stopping |
| Freeze Mode (Deck A/B) | Slice trigger with 16 slices + Jog adjust |
| FX1–FX4 with Presets | Full four-unit FX control across all decks |
| Seek Position Deck A/B | Navigate track position during sequencing |
| Sync Decks A, B, C, D | Sync all decks to master clock |
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Published by Bruno Gum | PROMOTEUS — Maschine Jam mappings for Traktor Pro