Maschine, by Native Instruments, is a 16 pad ultra-responsive controller that plays drum beats, program sounds, trigger samples, and more. The new version, MK3, has two high-resolution color screens which aid you to access previews and browse for sounds. Plus, they help you tweak FX on your music production project without even looking at your computer. Better prepared than its ancestors, it has more functions. In addition, it has a new four-dimensional push joystick, which allows you to intuitively navigate through various functions. Also, it has a smart strip that you can use as a pitch wheel or experiment with various FX and sounds. All in all, this is a true beauty.
Maschine: Features
Maschine is a professional-grade audio interface that works at 96kHz / 24-bit, making your workflow fluid and simple. It’s a great music production equipment that really helps you to create ideas with superb hands-on experience. From the box, you get direct access to the Maschine software. This software will let you arrange your tracks, mix them done, and perform live. Also included are 8 GB of great samples, drum kits, loops, patterns and instruments. Additionally, it has Komplete 13 select with 16 premium instruments and effects. In short, the Mk3 is a powerful workhorse that will enable you to fit it depending on your music production style. You can use it as a production system to create complete songs or to perform live. Moreover, you can take advantage of the expansive sound library as a VST unit to work on your favorite DAW. In conclusion, this a great production companion.
The system requirements are Mac Os 10.13 and lastest, with an intel core i5 with 4GB Ram. For Windows users, minimum requirements are from Windows 7 or latest with the intel core i5 or equivalent CPU with 4 GB Ram. For both operating systems a USB 2.0 port is mandatory. Plus, you need 9GB of free disk space for Maschine software and extra 33 GB for Komplete 12 select.
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