Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio
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 6GB 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.
Note! *Please refer to the Native Instruments Knowledge Base for proper optimization with use of Pro Tools
- Groove-box controller with 16 drum pads and groove production software
- 6GB sample library with drum kits, loops and more
- Built-in effects for audio manipulation
- Stand alone software or plug-in style operation
- Bus powered, USB 2.0 port
- MIDI I/O ports for an external keyboard controller
- High-resolution digital displays
- Intuitive sample search library
| 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 7/8/9*) 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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- Easy to use (3)
- Versatile (3)
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- Easy To Use
Cons
- Limited Sound Selection
Best Uses
Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio:
Finally easy to sample on your favorite DAW with use of all of your favorite plug-ins!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Sampling
Cons
- Limited Sound Selection
Best Uses
Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio:
Integration of all plug ins with a new groove production method and a sweet hardware controller
Sampling is extremely easy
Brings hardware and computer software together like never before.
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Symphonies
Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio:
love it
Pros
- High Quality Drum Sounds
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio:
i'm a music newbie/novice but very old hand at tech and gear. i studied Maschine for months before buying; i chose it over other (and more traditional) paths to "studio" music production such as Ableton because of it's wonderfully thought-out and fine-grained assemblage of features; DAW (with 1.6 software release); "beat box"; live performance ability (on-the-street is where instrumentation development happens!); especially the hardware (eg. hands-on) interface. but also substantially because of NI's rock-solid overall quality. i've been using Traktor for a year (now Pro 2) and never have i used more reliable and exquisitely designed software. Using AUDIO DJ 2 sound "card", best sound interface i've ever used. Soon to get the 6 in/out version for Maschine.
I'm very conservative and picky with gear; i don't like to own lots of gadgets, and i fully exploit things i do get. Maschine will certainly be one of those long-lived joys.
i've used a sequencer before so i'm at least vaguely familiar with the "model"; but the relationship of groups/patterns/scenes is hard to puzzle out from the documentation. it's a model you have to hold in your head as you build the model with the hardware interface, and the mappings of function to song components are vague. this may be due to my utter newbie-musician status. the computer screen view is more like a "typical" sequencer.
finally, it is not "easy to use" from my POV but that is not a complaint AT ALL -- Maschine is a complex system, it requires dedication to extract the incredible richness; i knew that up front, i'm fine with it, and look forward to gaining some mastery over it.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
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Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Native Instruments MASCHINE - Computer Based Groove Production Studio:
The Mascine has been a total game changer and a pleasure to use.
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Digital Cables
- Price: $4.29
Data Storage Devices
- Price: $159.00
Stands & Support
- Price: $39.00
Cases & Protection
- Price: $69.99
What's in the Box
- MASCHINE Groove-Box Interface
- MASCHINE Groove-Software
- 1 Year Warranty
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