Round back, it’s still not hugely dissimilar to the mk3, with stereo line inputs for recording and sampling, stereo line output, a quarter-inch mic input, MIDI DIN I/O and USB A ports. The unit feels like it could be tossed around in a backpack without any issues. The pads are excellent, sensitive but tough, and the main control knob feels satisfying to use. It feels solid, slightly heavier than the mk3 at 2.5kg, with every button and knob feeling sturdy. It’s a credit to Native that they spent so much time making the mk3 usable without a computer that when you remove the computer entirely, nothing needs to change. In fact, it’s identical - apart from a re-labelling of Arranger to Ideas / Song mode - which will be good news for current users. Maschine+ has the same form factor as Maschine mk3, all the way down to the layout of each button. But as the functionality, features and libraries grew, can NI really cram over a decade of innovation and updates into a single box, minus the laptop screen, without compromising on usability? Let’s find out.
#Native instruments maschine parts full#
Maschine mk1 was born - a bespoke piece of hardware tied to a bespoke piece of software, promising to make the best of both the physical and digital worlds.įast forward 12 years and things have come full circle with Maschine+ - Native Instruments’ first completely standalone version of Maschine, no computer required. But the fact remained when it came to hands-on beat making, be it the immediacy, workflow or sound, many still longed for a modern MPC-style solution.
Despite its sound, legacy and aforementioned workflow, it was phased out in favour of bigger screens, more CPU and flexibility offered by the modern DAWs. No piece of hardware encapsulated that elusive ‘workflow’ better than the Akai MPC, a legendary sampler and ‘groovebox’ used by everyone from J Dilla and MF Doom to Mark Ronson and Kanye West. Computers had become powerful enough to supersede hardware-packed studios that came before, meaning that while in-the-box music-making was possible, powerful and largely prefered, the tactile feedback and focused workflow of hardware was missing from the modern studio. 1.When Native Instruments first released Maschine, it was attempting to fill a gap.
Push encoder and screen for browsing, navigating, adjusting volume levels and panning, and controlling parameters.Dual-touch Smart Strip lets you slide your fingers to strum instruments, bend sounds, use Perform FX, and more.16 large, velocity-sensitive pads for easy two-handed drumming.Powerful mixer, arranger, and sampler for full creative control over your tracks. Classic groovebox features including 16 pad velocity levels, swing, pad link, note repeat, step sequencer, and vintage MPC60/SP1200 sampling emulation. The Native Instruments sound universe – easily expand your library with KOMPLETE,, Expansions, and enjoy perfect integration with any third party NKS-certified instruments and effects. And in Step mode, program beats and patterns visually in a classic step-sequencer style on the 16 pads – get exciting musical results quickly. In Chord mode, it’s easy to lay down chord progressions. Switch to Keyboard mode to play melodies with the pads. Drum beats in Pad mode, with color coding for kicks, snares, and other sounds. Native Instruments MIKRO MK3 gives you four different ways of getting hands-on with your music using the 16 pads.
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