Once you begin to grasp how the sounds in Maschine are organized, browsing and auditioning can be a breeze. Whether or not they integrate Maschine into their recordings is up to them. I know several rock bands that use it as a tool for songwriting and arrangements. Maschine really is just a tool or platform to make whatever music you want that obviously lends itself to making music that is loop or sample based – but in no way does that define the limits of its capabilities. Pop music, ambient tracks, downtempo grooves, etc.
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Their different hardware and software offerings are all compatible and complimentary, making the investment in their products even more attractive.ĭon’t be fooled into thinking that Maschine is a strictly “boots and cats and boots and cats” dance party making box.
Native Instruments has created a whole ecosystem in which to create music. Maschine can be, but doesn’t have to be, a standalone device. In fact, a complete A to Z rundown of all of the features of Maschine is really beyond the scope of this review, so if you are even remotely interested in what this platform is all about, I encourage you to check out the Native Instruments website and its many instructional videos on Maschine and other products. Note that this is an overly simplified view of what this platform is capable of. Worth noting is that the screens and menus in the software are actually nice to look at and easy to understand and navigate. All of these functions can be managed from both the hardware or software, and you can use Maschine as a VST2, AU, and AAX plug-in. You can also sample, edit those samples, and integrate them into your projects. Once saved, you can sequence or perform with your sounds to build a song. It comes with over 8 GB of sample content, but you can also create your own palette of sounds. You can browse loops, kits, sounds, genres, effects, instruments, Modes, and instrument groups from your computer or from the Maschine itself via its two hi-res screens. The hardware interface is well laid out and intuitive – even for a Luddite like me. How does it work? The Maschine’s software lives on your computer and the hardware connects via USB (note the controller can operate via its powered-USB port, but also includes a wall wart option that illuminates the pads more brightly).
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The MK3 is an intuitive, combo hardware/software workstation and controller that features a ton of new upgrades: bigger pads, full color hi-res screens, an integrated 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface, an updated transport section, and an improved workflow over previous Maschine versions. But it is an iPad app and has its limits. It’s great for inspiring sounds, ideas, loops, bleeps, and bloops.
I have had the Maschine iPad app since it was introduced, and I love it. When the opportunity to check out Native Instruments’ Maschine MK3 came around I was eager to dive in. I know that they make sense to many folks, but for me, not so much. But, I have never been fond of small screens with layers of menus, sub-menus, and menus below the sub-menus. Be it an Akai MPC, a Roland TR-808, a Novation Groovebox, a Korg Kaoss Pad, various iPad apps, or you name it – I was messing around with it. I have always been interested in new tech and gadgets geared towards making beat based and electronic music. To do so, you gotta be just like my dog – hungry. I don’t feel old but am a little shocked sometimes when I walk by a mirror! The truth is, if you want to stay relevant in the music game, you need to keep reasonably current and learn new processes and concepts. In fact, I think because he’s always hungry, he’s hungry to learn new tricks. Can you teach an old dog new tricks? I have a medium aged dog, and he’s awful smart and seems eager to learn.
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