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Maschine MKII Groove Production System - Black

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Maschine MKII Groove Production System - Black

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Maschine MKII Groove Production System - Black
Maschine MKII Groove Production System - Black

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Here it is, next-generation design, multi-coloured pads, timestretching capabilities, and more!

All in all, the MASCHINE from Native Instruments is the same highly gratifying instrument that its always been, combining pattern-based sequencing, professional sampling, multi-effect units, and a VST/AU plug-in host, but now with even more style and functionality. Everything is intuitively controllable via the fully integrated hardware - once you touch the tactile controller the fun and intuitive workflow takes over, allowing you to stay focused on what matters - the music.

This next generation of MASCHINE has numerous enhanced workflow improvements for an even more intuitive and faster performance. Now with heightened sensitivity, each one of the 16 touch-pads can be assigned a different colour to easily separate and identify sounds, patterns, groups, and scenes. With the New MASCHINE you can timestretch and pitch shift your samples directly from the hardware, eliminating the need to jump back and forth from host systems. The hardware design has changed a bit; one notable addition is the new master push encoder with grid, and the 47 all-new click-buttons that help to speed up the workflow. The displays have been updated also; the new high contrast displays have a higher viewing angle that will help keep things visible, even with some difficult live performance placements. More hardware and less software, the New MASCHINE allows for Host Transport Control, meaning that the hardwares transport controls can be used to control the host DAW when the unit is being used as a VST, Audio Unit or RTAS plug-in. There are also some new effects such as Transient Master, Tape and Tube Saturators that will further help to sculpt performances, and a full version of the MASSIVE synthesizer is included with 1,300 earth-shattering sounds to play with.

STUDIO POWERHOUSE
The New MASCHINE integrates easily into your computer-based studio setup. Use the hardware controller to find, load, and play sounds, automate parameters, and arrange patterns on the fly. Combine this with the ability to control and sequence all of your external hardware instruments, or switch to MIDI mode to control other software.

After quickly and intuitively developing your ideas, drag and drop your patterns as MIDI or audio files directly into your DAW to finalize and mix your production. Youll soon realize The New MASCHINE is a powerhouse capable of revolutionizing the way you make music.

CREATIVE PERFORMANCE TOOL
The New MASCHINE is fast becoming the ultimate performance tool for creative musicians. The New MASCHINE controller is super-sturdy, yet easily portable. The highly responsive pads now have heightend sensitivity and can easily be assigned different colours to keep your kits organize. The new Master Push Encoder and endless rotary knobs are addictively playable, while the two improved high-resolution backlit displays keep you informed of what's going on - perfect for any club or stage.

Use the New MASCHINE as an instrument for performing your own tracks, or sync it with other gear like TRAKTOR PRO 2 (sold separately) to add more dynamics to your live set.

SUPREME SOUNDS MODE
The New MASCHINE comes with over 6GB of ready-to-use, professional and inspiring sounds. Create rhythms and melodies right away with the included drum kits, one-shot samples, basses, synths, and acoustic instruments - all fully tagged for easy browsing. It also includes KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, providing more than 1,000 stunning sounds drawn from the flagship KOMPLETE 7, and a full version of the MASSIVE synthesizer with 1,300 earth-shattering sounds used widely in all styles of music today. And now, you can add extra fuel to your New MASCHINE with the new range of MASCHINE EXPANSIONS - premium sample kits created by renowned sound designers and artists.

New Software Enhancements in Version 1.8
• MK2 controller support
• Colours for Groups, Sounds, Scenes, and Patterns
• Full version of MASSIVE synthesizer
• Offline time stretching and pitch shifting
• New effect: Transient Master
• New effect: Tape and Tube Saturators
• Save group with samples feature
• Host Transport Control: If Maschine is run as a plug-in, the hardware transport controls can be used with the host
• Sample play position indicator on the waveform (hardware and software)
• AutoWrite pinning
• AutoWrite on Maschine Mikro
• Improved handling of missing samples
• Pre-hear samples from the hardware browser before loading them
• Choke all playing sampler voices feature ("panic button": Shift + Mute)
• Revised select page (hardware) with access to note length
• Quick select events of a sound in a pattern (Shift + Select + Pad)
• Quick erase events of a sound in a pattern (Erase + Select + Pad)

FEATURES
The New MASCHINE upgrades:
• Multi-colour pads, now refined and even more touch sensitive
• Colours freely assignable to Sounds, Patterns, Groups and Scenes
• Master push encoder with grid, and 47 all-new click-buttons
• Timestretch and pitch shifting capability
• Improved high contrast displays with higher viewing angle
• Host Transport Control: hardware transport controls can be used to control host
• New effects: Transient Master, Tape and Tube Saturators
• Numerous workflow improvements for an even more intuitive and faster workflow
• Customizable Mk2 hardware with removable magnetic faceplate for optional MASCHINE CUSTOM KITS
• Now also available in white

STANDARD FEATURES:
• Combines intuitive sequencer, sampler, and over 20 high-quality effects with realtime control and flexible routing into an inspiring Groove Production Studio
• Dedicated controller with 16 high-quality pads, 41 buttons, and 11 rotary encoders for playing, recording, sequencing, automation, and arrangement
• Fast workflow with pattern-based arrangement and smooth hardware, software, and host environment integration
• Features step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and auto-mapping for intuitive jamming
• Over 5GB of inspiring, studio-quality sounds with over 10,000 samples and hundreds of patterns perfectly suited for electronic, urban, and indietronic genres
• Extensive MIDI-mapping capabilities to control other hardware and software
• Easy-to-use browser with tagging of kits, instruments, samples, and effects
• Intuitive automation recording and step automation editing
• Sampling from external and internal sources with threshold detection
• Works as a plug-in for any software sequencer supporting VST, AU, or RTAS

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$799.00 is a lie of a price 2 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. Catharines, Ontario
I forget what year. 2016 or 17'. I paid CAD $742.12 for this off the shelf in Hamilton. Now long and mcquade asking $799.00 4 or 5 years later haha **Wrote this so no body gets ripped off** Sad to see.
Posted by JD on Aug 26, 2020
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LOVE IT!!!! 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
A little bit of a learning curve but so worth it! I am about a week into using Machine and I have to say my work flow has improved on this little bad boy x2 every new beat I make. Its amazing just how much you can do with this piece of Hardware and Maschine Software. I am an Ableton user and these two just make sense. I actually owned the Push 2 for a month and hated it. The software was glitchy and slow and its killed my work flow. Guys and Gals do yourself the favour and invest in this. You won't be disappointed, worth every penny!
Posted by Mathieu Jalbert on Sep 28, 2016
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Awesome 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Markham, Ontario
Amazing work flow comes with ALL KINDS of samples and loops and easily sample with it. Chop samples. Easy to work with. Maschine masters has amazing tutorials helped me figure it out. Amazing product must buy worth every penny.
Posted by Paul on Mar 7, 2015
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Great investment 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
As a novice musician I can hardly believe what I'm able to do with the Maschine MK2. It has taken me a couple weeks to get my head wrapped around how it all works - the scenes / patterns / etc. but now I'm having fun with it. Superb quality. The software install was flawless and was able to take advantage of several free NI downloads once registered. Well worth the investment.
Posted by Glenn on Jan 4, 2015
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Maschine MK2 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Oshawa, Ontario
Picked this up over an mpc1000 and im happy, if you research you can easily find out whether maschine or mpc is right for you. Maschine is better in my opinion but it all comes down to personal preferences. Sure, you cant use maschine without your laptop or pc but if you have a small laptop this thing is a blast with way more sounds than any mpc. You sacrifice the mpc stand alone feature for a host of other features and better power when you make your pc the hardware and daw that drives the controller. The build quality is also very good i just find one of my knobs on the unit spins easier than others but it is very minor, they also made the usb in about a half an inch which is very very nice so the usb port doesnt get worn or bent from the cable being pulled or moved excessively. Its not the 90s anymore pick up a Maschine mk2 you will not regret it!
Posted by Dan on Jul 28, 2014
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Stop wondering if it's worth it 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   North Vancouver, British Columbia
I pondered this for a while and finally got it when I saw a sale. After getting it, I can't believe how much time I had wasted before with controllers & software that mostly work, but not ideally. From the moment you fire this up, it interacts flawlessly between CPU and control pad. The options to customize your samples and manipulate your sounds is nearly endless, and you can find loads of "how to"s on YouTube. If electronic music is what you want to do, stop wondering and spend your time working on this platform.
Posted by DreadSheep on Dec 6, 2013
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AWESOME! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Great product. It is such a great value. Maschine Mk2 has really awesome features and a decent price tag. I'm so glad I got it! The only draw back is now I will hardly sleep. TOO MUCH FUN!
Posted by Jason on Nov 9, 2013
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The extensive software along with hardware is perfect! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Burlington, Ontario
The library that is included with Maschine is so big that you will never use the same thing twice! The hardware works so well with the software, I never want to use my DAW unless I absolutely have to! A++ to NI for their great hardware, software and support team.
Posted by Tayshun on Aug 24, 2013
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Closest Store   Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
If you own NI Komplete 8 it works great in Maschine. Make sure that all your Komplete 8 instruments run first in standalone mode. Maschine works in most DAW's. Maschine also comes with Komplete elements but when Maschine runs for the first time in standalone mode it takes awhile for it to scan everything in from Komplete elements but after that Maschine loads ok. Maschine also come with a generous library of sounds to get you started and there are a lot of users out there with Very Interesting Packages and customizable kits I highly recommend this product. Maschine is a little on the pricey side butwell worth it
Posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2013
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"The MPC Killer" 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Anything you've seen Araabmuzik do on an MPC, you can do on this! It truely is the ultimate in groove production technology!
Posted by DJ Polartone on Feb 21, 2013
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