All set to go, let’s see what we have here! The Hardwareġ6 pads, transport controls, LCD displays… The Maschine controller does a convincing MPC impersonation, doesn’t it? After authorizing Maschine in the Service Center, I figured it was a good idea to download the latest update as well. The installation of the drivers and Maschine software was a breeze it just takes a while to copy all the content from the DVD. The installation disc was all the way in the bottom of the box, so I almost missed it.

I am a long time Windows user though, so I know better than to just hook up anything USB without checking for drivers first. All I can think is “hook it up man, let’s get going!” I open the box and the first thing I see is this lovely control surface. I generally don’t read manuals anyway, but Native Instruments doesn’t encourage me much either. So let’s take a looks at what this Maschine is all about! Where’s the installation disk? Utilizing onboard samples or your own audio files, MASCHINE’s symbiosis of hardware and software not only ensures a fast and fun workflow, but lets you easily turn your ideas into professional productions. MASCHINE combines the flexibility of computer-based music production with the ease of a groove box into one powerful creative tool. Native Instruments has recently introduced Maschine, a powerful combination of software and hardware, or as they put it, a complete Groove Production Studio.

Where as in the past one would typically use a number of traditional instruments, synthesizers, drum machines, mixing panels, etc., software has opened the door for many home studio musicians to produce music on a budget.Īlthough you could easily get along using software exclusively, you may still want to use a controller when recording music, so you can actually “play it” instead of programming everything. Audio production software has come a long way.

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