Native Instruments Maschine

MASCHINE MK2 is the second edition of Native Instruments' highly respected groove production system and it comes stacked with numerous enhanced workflow improvements for an even more intuitive experience and faster performance. Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based audio production and DJing. MASCHINE MK3 DINAMO – Limited Edition.

NEW LOOK. SAME FLOW.

The new MASCHINE takes our classic groovebox workflow and makes it faster and more intuitive. Optimized based on customer research, it’s packed with new features to boost your speed and increase your focus – all without breaking the workflow you love.

BIGGER PADS

Big, bold, and in your face, the larger pads create more room for complex moves like flams and rolls. New technological updates make the pads more sensitive to lighter touches, for more expressive playing. And since the center-to-center distance is exactly the same, your muscle memory and workflow don’t have to change.

FULL COLOR, HI RES SCREENS

With two full-color displays and the four-directional push encoder, you can browse sounds, FXs, plug-ins, and instruments with a tactile, one-handed, completely visual workflow – simply find the thumbnail and load directly from the hardware. Plus, the high-res screens let you get more precise with your mixing, see an overview of your arrangement, or zoom in on waveforms to slice samples like a surgeon.

STUDIO-GRADE AUDIO INTERFACE

MASCHINE now comes with a studio-grade, 96kHz / 24-bit audio interface for pristine sound. Simply patch in a synth or add a dynamic mic for quick recording and sampling. Stereo line and MIDI ports make it a perfect centerpiece for any studio. Plus, it’s USB-powered, so you can record anywhere with your laptop – or plug in the included power supply unit for brighter pads.

FASTER WORKFLOW

The new hardware layout cuts through the clutter to help you stay focused and get your ideas out fast. Instead of being hidden behind a shift-function button, some of the most-used features and functions can now be accessed directly with one touch.

PAD INPUT MODE BUTTONS

Drum rhythms, program patterns, or play melodies and chords, switching easily with the click of a button.

LOCK BUTTON

Take parameter snapshots, tweak settings, and return back to the original settings to discover new transitions.

MACRO BUTTON

Simply touch a knob to assign your favorite parameters to macros and start tweaking.

NOTE REPEAT BUTTON

Play fills and arps during a performance with a larger, easier-to-find button.

UPDATED TRANSPORT SECTION

Transport buttons now include deeper integration with most DAWs and direct access to Follow and Tempo Tap.

FIXED VELOCITY BUTTON

Program accents and ghost notes quickly with 16 fixed velocity levels or get a smooth, constant volume when triggering samples.

UPDATED FILE MANAGEMENT

Open a recent project, make changes, and save it as a new file without ever touching the mouse with new Save and Open buttons.

EXPANDED CONTROL SECTION

Quickly jump between views with one-touch access to the Arranger, Mixer, Sound Browser or Sampler.

8 TOUCH SENSITIVE KNOBS

Go beyond tweaking with eight touch sensitive knobs. Touch once to activate special contextual menus, such as tag clouds, sound settings, and FX parameters. You can also map your most frequently used FX, instruments, or plug-in parameters to macros with the touch of a button.

SMART STRIP FOR NEW WAYS TO PLAY

The Smart Strip opens up MASCHINE to whole new ways of playing. Use it like a keyboard wheel to pitch-bend and modulate sounds. Add new sonic textures, builds, or transitions with advanced performance FX like stutter and scratch. Or strum samples, synths, and drums like a guitar.

LATEST SOFTWARE UPDATES

In case you missed the recent MASCHINE software updates, here are some of our favorite features.

CLIPS

Create transitions across scenes, bring unique variation to patterns, record MIDI directly into the full arrangement, and freely place audio wherever you need it.

IDEAS VIEW

With MASCHINE 2.6.5, Ideas view was added to make sketching and arranging tracks more intuitive. Record alternate musical phrases or play different beats nonstop. Then mix and match until you find a groove you like.

PARAMETER SNAPSHOT MORPHING

Lock lets you freeze your current settings, tweak a sound, change an envelope, and return back to your initial settings at the press of a button. Combine it with the new Morph function to discover new transitions or add improvisation during a performance.

VARIATION ENGINE

The new Variation Engine is perfect for adding texture to a track or sparking new ideas. Use Randomize to create new patterns and melodies on the fly. Or add a little swing to your drums with Humanize.

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HOW TO SET UP MASCHINE

Native Access is a small cloud-based application that handles downloads, installation, and updates for Native Instruments software. It’s the easiest way to get all your music creation tools ready for use, so you can spend more time making music and less time managing products.

STEP 1: DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, AND RUN NATIVE ACCESS

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If you already have Native Access, just start the application.
You’ll be asked to log in with your NI account. If you don't have one, you can create one within the app.
Please pay particular attention to the 'Installation Preferences' – see below for details.

STEP 2: ENTER SERIAL NUMBER IN NATIVE ACCESS

Select ‘Add serial’, and enter your MASCHINE serial number as shown on the flyer in your product box or on the underside of your hardware unit.

STEP 3: INSTALL SOFTWARE

Install the MASCHINE software and library, and all other software you need. If you already have the MASCHINE software, please upgrade to the latest version.
In order to create the necessary preset database, the MASCHINE 2 software should be launched once in standalone mode prior to being used as a plug-in.

IMPORTANT: When you run Native Access for the first time, you’ll be asked to ‘select a target folder’. Native Access will install all product content, such as sample libraries, into this target folder. Sample content in particular takes up a lot of space, so you may want to install everything to a dedicated hard drive.
IMPORTANT: On Windows computers, you need to point Native Access to your preferred VST plug-in folder. Once selected, all Native Instruments VST plug-ins will be installed into this folder.

MANUALS AND MORE

LEARN TO USE MASCHINE

Native Instruments Maschine Tutorial

MASCHINE MK3 quickstart videos from the NI blog:
HOW TO GET STARTEDHOW TO MAKE YOUR FIRST BEAT
Advanced tips and tricks videos:
MASCHINE TruTorials
All MASCHINE articles and videos in the NI blog:
MASCHINE BLOG

Native Instruments Maschine 2

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