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 (Academic Version):
I use this product with Apple Logic and ProTools. The pad sensitivity is simply the best! Once you set up the Maschine, you can use the mouse and keyboard a lot less making you more productive.
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Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio (Academic Version):
I purchased this for my college aged son and he thinks this is pretty slick. Good bang for the buck with a bit of a learning curve. [...]
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