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Native Instruments Maschine is a tactile
MIDI controller drum machine which can double as a VST/ AU plug-in in a DAW.
The controller doubles as a hardware and software based device. The software
can be used to effectively combine sequencing, sampling, and programming of individually
custom-made effects. The product includes Native Instruments Massive- a synthesizer,
Maschine Custom Kits- software products, and Maschine Stand- ideal for physical
adjustments in the studio and on stage.
Maschine can be used to produce in the
studio as well as to perform as a DJ on stage.
For compositions Maschine can is and aid
in the creation of beat parts and full tracks. Musical pieces can be created to
contain multiple musical aspects with rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic feels. In
addition to composing and performing you can browse, sample, slice, sound-shape,
and tweak effects in editing your music to your own liking.
The new Native Instruments Maschine
physique includes new multicolored, highly responsive pads and buttons. Additionally,
new back-lit, high-contrast LCD displays were included in this new controller for
an optimized viewing experience during dark or light performance and production
settings.
The hardware also provides direct access
to all software functions to provide easy browsing, loading, tweaking, playing,
arranging, and automation of software functions. The software has the ability
to sample and use plug-ins and effects parameters live by using Machine as a
controller. The control can also be used to sequence all of your external
hardware instruments.
Maschine software version 1.8 comes as a
free update to previous license holders. The software library contains a 6 GB
library of drum kits, one-shot samples, basses, synthesizers, and acoustic
instruments which are easy to browse due to the labeling system. The Massive
synthesizer for bass and leads, along with Komplete Elements provides more than
1000 sounds from the Komplete 8 and Komplete 8 Ultimate software packages. The
new version of the software allows for color coding, new effects, and time
stretch abilities which can improve workflow and ease productivity. One can
switch to MIDI mode to control other software. The electronic kits are
programmable for personalized effects.
The Native Instruments Maschine drum
machine is competitive with other beat making products. Upon completion of a
track, drag and drop your patterns as MIDI or audio files directly into your
DAW in order to finalize and mix your production. The color pads and easy
ability to organize can evolve your musical productions.
Maschine users have raved that the
controller in use of producing aids in production without interrupting the
workflow; technical and specific details can be tended to afterwards and the
naturally impulsive flows of ideas and creation can be laid down, speeding up
productivity. Musicians rant that the controller is extremely easy to set up
and sync with other software. Using control mode, it is easy to switch back and
forth between other software and use Machine as a plug-in in a DAW or as a solo
controller.
The sensitivity of the knobs and pads
have improved accuracy for some players. The controller also allows for
different adjustment modes for velocity and pitch. Sampling and chopping sounds
is easier to control compared to some other devices. Overall, Maschine is said
to have a relatively easy and lax learning curve.
Other devices and software to check out:
iMachine, Machine Expansions, Maschine Custom Kits, and Maschine Mikro.
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