Native Instruments MASCHINE is a groove-box style controller and groove-production software package for Mac OS X and Windows. The hardware interface features USB 2.0 and MIDI I/O connections, 16 touch-sensitive illuminated pads, endless rotary encoders, back-lit buttons and 2 large high-resolution displays.
MASCHINE delivers groove-box style sequencing, audio manipulation and production with all the benefits of computer software. The software is stocked with a 5GB sample library that includes drum kits, synth sounds, loops and more. The touch sensitive pads make it easy to sequence drum patterns, base lines, loops, etc. An external keyboard controller may be connected via the MIDI I/O connections on the rear.
Two large high-resolution displays, intuitive sample search engine and a host of controls provide all the features necessary to program and sequence grooves, without having to manipulate the software itself. With Native Instruments MASCHINE; DJs, producers, musicians and enthusiasts can write production quality grooves quickly and easily.
| Connections |
USB 2.0
MIDI I/O |
| Controls |
2 Displays with 64 x 256 pixels
16 High-quality, illuminated pads with velocity and aftertouch 11 Endless rotary encoders 41 Backlit buttons |
| System Requirements |
Windows XP (SP2, 32-bit)/Vista (SP1, 32-bit, 64-bit), Pentium or Athlon XP 2GHz, 2GB RAM
Mac OS X 10.4, Intel Core Duo 2GHz, 2GB RAM |
| Supported Interfaces | VST, Audio Units, or RTAS (under Pro Tools 7/8) plug-in, ASIO, Core Audio, DirectSound, WASAPI |
| Dimensions (WxHxL) | 12.6 11.6 x 2.4" (320 x 295 x 60mm) |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1811g) |
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Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio for Mac and Windows:
If you're like me and sold your MPC years ago because DAWs are the future, then you really want to take a look at Maschine. It's got all the features of the MPC, has a great feel and it's bridging the gap between software and hardware.
Maschine is still a young product and it's only on v.1.5, but it's already packed with some amazing features and the sounds are HOT! Very impressive.
There are a few shortcomings with the software, but you can work around, it just takes a bit to get used to... And I've only had it for 2 weeks, so I can't really complain too much yet.
I'm using it with Logic and Ableton and it's been great, but so far, just using it stand alone has helped me get really creative.
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Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio for Mac and Windows:
This is really a music monster.
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Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio for Mac and Windows:
Simple as ride a bike,I can make a hit in less than 5 min
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