All user reviews of 5/5 for the Native Instruments Maschine MKI

Maschine gave me the eye for a long time. I wanted an MPC to start, and then I changed my mind, so I tried it side Native Instruments.

-Installation takes about thirty minutes to install the software and its banks provided, it is a bit long but hey, no choice. Once registered on the Maschine Service Center in NI, it's gone!
==> Internet is full of tutorials, the manual has not been useful to me.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Better to have a powerful computer to run Maschine.
It may very well turn the app on a small standalone processor (and again, not too loaded VST instruments in the soft Maschine) but to be able to enjoy as route Maschine in Ableton Live or Logic Pro, open multiple instances so a powerful computer is better!

Soft demand still okay resource for my part I'm on a MacBook Pro I7 2012, and it runs itself. The app crashed a few times because I had not done some updates on VST which opened with Reaktor but nothing too bad. See however in the long term, based on the advice of other users who may have encountered other problems, for example.

The app is a bit confusing at first, but within a few hours we made it, and within days you can actually control it well.
Additionally, NI offers a library of 6gigas of sound, which is quite big, and if you do not like, you can buy other banks or sounds then make yours

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for the month of October, so almost three months.
I never had a product of such a kind hands, and I must say that I can not separate myself! Sampler, Slicer, Composer, you can insert his VST ... it's just enjoyable! the first grooves come quickly and it's addictive limit for me!
The hybrid combination Hardware + Software is really a good idea, you can enjoy the flexibility and ease of software while being able to compose on the Hardware, you can actually detach his eyes and attention of the computer to focus on the Hardware !
I did everything on Ableton Live Maschine before but since I'm doing it, and I export my patterns in Ableton Live, I reorder etc ... it's endless!

At the time of this writing, Maschine Studio is released and given size it does not want me, unlike soft Maschine Drum Synth 2.0 and I intend to buy soon! The upgrade is against pay 99 euros, it's a shame ...

I remake this choice without hesitation!

Level installation, configuration, that is all that there is more simple.
Just follow the instructions and be a little patient for the scan of the library at first launch.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I used maschine on a PC with an i5, 8GB of RAM and an SSD. It runs perfectly, really no crash in more than 2 years of use, either in stand-alone mode or plugin mode in Live.

The best performance boost has occurred thanks to the 2.0 version of Maschine. The app is finally supports multi-core and I saw the CPU load down tremendously. Although I have never exploded CPU with version 1.8, it's always nice to reduce the cpu consolidated, especially when using Maschine with other software.

I will not étaller me on the fact that the controller is super well built, it is the best in the world equipment and software in a single product, it has been said 1000 times.

OVERALL OPINION

Moreover, I recommend everyone to update the v2.0. Additions to this version are well worth the $ 99. The Drums Synth them only fill the $ 99. I considered buying a Volca Beats to be able to adjust my drum sounds. Once I discovered the potential and versatility of synth drums v2.0, I realized that it was not necessary to spend $ 150 more. So, yes, but this is not a true analog sound, it's not comparable, blah. All I can say is that in a full mix, we see that fire, analog emulation of kick and snare are just bluffing. Not to mention the physical modeling are also excellent. I do a lot of finger drumming, and it is a pleasure to feel much subtlety in his fingers.
And about the update, I have not spoken emulation Rohdes, which is also fabulous, limits on the number of group effect have been removed and so on ...
I am less a fan of the new Prism synth, but hey it is a matter of taste. And I think the idea of ​​a mixer view is good, but against what is unfortunate is that there is no particular method to mix the material interface. So ultimately not very useful.

The biggest reproaches I can do a maschine is that it is impossible to use a mono input of the sound card and bring it out in stereo. Let me explain, for example, if I want to play a bass line with a hardware synth that is connected to the left input of my sound card, the sound will just left. And I have not really found a solution, the better it is to use a plugin to refocus its ... But hey I'm not a fan of this kind solution a little patch ... It is usually at this point that I decided to release Live

In any case, I do it again this choice without any hesitation. The egonomie, quality banks of sounds, synths (Massive foremost) make maschine is the centerpiece of all my productions.

I advice everyone who is looking for a box sampler pace. Besides, I think the other versions (and MKII Studio) does not bring much more compared to this version. And as the beast is solid, it's worth it to look to the occasion and keep her in for something else, like packs of sounds, synths ... We are all the same, we still lack something then keep all of what to invest for the next box blip

The installation went very smoothly how long can that especially when you have hundreds of gigabytes of VST! (The time Maschine gets all the first time).

No problem of incompatibility as I am on Mac and everyone knows the reputation so I would not say anything ...

The manual I seem to be enough, but actually I really fly. I much preferred the youtube videos NI data is clear.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I have an Imac Intel from 2008 with 4G ram. (The trick to what date ...) But Maschine works fine on this config and software has never freeze once since I use it.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and I must say that Maschine continues to amaze me! You should know that when it came out I wondered what was rotten stuff out yet and I have boycotted until last year without ever having not tested ...
Version 1.5 and 1.6 have all changed with the ability to import VSTs (any kind), MPC60 and MPC3000 mode, export audio, the best integration with the software and especially the Drag-and-Drop which is among other a revelation!

I like the interface Maschine I think we found it fast enough even if it's quite confusing when you come from a world MPC (Groups? Scenes ?...).
The pads are nice and Maschine is super light so you can take it anywhere. Basically, as Needlz says it can do almost everything that an MPC ... but faster! (The higher the drag and drop).

On the negative side, I'll stay on this problem between hardware and software ... SOUND! I still have my MPC 5000 and the difference is clearly felt (the sound is colder ... The sound of Maschine software what)
And with Logic and if you not understand the Logic of Drag and Drop (including tips and its found in the forum) it can become a plague in the first place.
The fact of not having audio output does not record directly from the PC (or Mac) BUT there is a little trick that works great at home but I'll let you look on youtube. There is a guy who gives it.
THE new Renaissance MPC out soon, that does not look terrible at the moment, but which can become overwhelming just because it's Akai.
Ah yes! The Midi Change of Logic Maschine, never found someone who knows the solution but hey it's not a problem

In summary, to speed up your compositions is extraordinary and in addition there are a thousand ways to do it but beware of the Renaissance and MPC do not give up the case if you are on Logic.

Peace
BlakeSmiTh

No problem installation point on my Mac. Just be a little used to the installation process also Native trs well documented in the manual Submitted in the package.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Everything is perfectly stable, zero crash on my Mac 8GB RAM / Processor i7 and Focusrite sound card.

OVERALL OPINION

So I use it for a year and this is really the ultimate groovebox I was looking for. Sound banks varies and rich possibilities of sampler, the possibility of module Kong ePilot of Reason, that of happiness. Ergonomics and simplicity of use are despite the power under the hood. The product evolves in many over the upgrades and it is possible to dsormais ppcharger natively presets software suite Native. I would do without this choice hsiter

Install nickel, config can not be easier, and for now no incompatibility. The manual is clear but I m ​​'m trs that can be used, the use of maschine is relatively simple for just that one has the habit of live or Daws plugs and NI, which is my case.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

my laptop asus i7 720qm 8gb of ram and everything revolves impec I 've done that a track since I have but asser load indeed, and my proc only runs that has 4% of its capacity.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two days, I had had a MPC2000XL THE TIME.
What I like most is its simplicity of use, its high qualitles Controller beautiful pads alongside those of my ex mpk25, the bank's sound quality too.
The least? for now I like everything ....
a may seem a bit expensive for a Premire, but that price is nothing more equivalent. MPC5000 has a 2000 or 3000 euros here is what that would rival and even ....
Head of any fawn I 'm tape I have been at half price
Yes, I am the happy owner of a license kore2 they stop the dveloppement.

No problem with the installation ... on the other hand, it's a bit long (the CD version are not updated and must re-download everything for Maschine and Komplete elements)

No problem either configuration in stand-alone or in Live.

The PDF manual is very good, it can happen to me to go and seek information, it is well referenced.

No inconsistency to deplore it works with my Macbook Pro / Tascam US-200. the USB keyboard is recognized by Maschine (to play percussion instruments out, it is sometimes easier than the pads).

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

As mentioned above, everything works nickel on the Macbook (Unibody 2008/4G end of RAM) If we multiply the VST effects and more Maschine in Live, still it ends with "click" a little, but there is room ... The load is mostly between 15 and 35%. No crash to deplore (a freeze once, but it was my fault, after an update, I had not taken the time to restart the computer)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a week and I can say that Maschine is great! The drum sounds and loops are very good quality, the other instruments in Maschine are varied and the addition of Komplete Elements adds still lots of possibilities.

The adequacy hardware / software works great and the whole greatly improves the speed of composition. in 6 hours the first day, I made three pieces! (Short pieces, of course, but impressive nonetheless)

When we know a little Live, the arrangement of patterns in scenes is pretty easy to pick up
The pads are a nice touch and velocity is adjustable.
The screens are clear and the interface as we understand how it works, which may require some time (there are many tutorials on the site in English which are useful NI)
The three ways to program loops are very effective and complementary (manually adding parts / notes repeat / the step sequencer) We will very quickly with the results really bluffing.

This is my first beatbox, but I had a Korg NANOPAD, no (I have an opinion on this)

For now, I keep my CPA, but can also control Maschine Live (there is a template)

Coming from an Mpc 3000 & 1000 production background, I found Maschine a breeze to use. The installation was very simple and straight forward as well as the documentation (manual).

Maschine interface is quite easy to get use to, if you've used an Mpc then maschine should be a breeze for your but if not the manual included explains everything in detail. I do wish Native Instruments would have included video tutorials as they would help those who are new groove maschines (pun intended). Now there are plenty of youtube videos out there but some people don't know how to navigate the net too well or and or are not able to stream videos online (ie some college students).


Aside from that small suggestion or gripe (whichever fits best) everything else was perfect. Not only are the functions laid out in a organized manor but the shift options and dual function commands are very easy to get the hang of.

Lastly, I loved the fact that everything could be controlled from the hardware interface: Sampling,chopping,truncating,browsing samples,transport functions etc.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What's really cool is that Maschine software and Hardware interface both work flawlessly together. Whatever is being down via the hardware unit can be seen in software in real time and vice versa. In fact they work so well you don't ever have to look at the computer screen when working and that's the work flow an akai mpc user LOVES.

I've run Maschine on a few different setups and each runs the unit perfectly. Here are my setups.

Older Mac

Mac G4 1.5ghz,
2ghz Processor,
Delta 1010 Soundcard
Stock Ati Vid Card

Windows Machine
Delta 1010 Soundcard
Custom made 3ghz Quad Core
4gigs of Ram
5700 (ATI) Vid Card

Mobile Setup
Saffire 6 Usb Interface
Stock Vid Card
4ghz Ram
DualCore 2.2ghz Processor


I don't run into any issues using machine with either one of the setups listed above and I've had the original unit since 2008 when I was sound designing for it. With that said you should be fine using any computer made within the time from of

2008-20 – whatever.. Unless you are a really heavy plugin user.



OVERALL OPINION

What I like most about Maschine is it's SPEED! This is the fastest groove box I've ever used. The time it takes to sample,chop and lay your samples across the pads can take a quite a while on a mpc 3000. When the Mpc 1000 can out it was 5x times faster but maschine is nearly instant!

I do wish the build was a little more solid, not saying that it isn't but it's really light which makes feel as if it would shatter if I accidentally dropped it or, maybe I'm just use to lugging around heavier units .

Maschines sound quality is superb they even have an mpc 3000 and Sp 1200 emulator built into the sampler. My advice is process your sound through an older preamp. You get a really nice feel with them.


If I was a new producer looking to get my hands on a groove box Maschine would be my go to unit for 5 reasons

1. It's easy to use
2. Quality (Sound)
3. It's doesn't cost much
4. Can expand any setup
5. Kills any groove box on the market (even the mpc)

Then install-hlas like everyone else I was a lightweight problem with the update but it did drive about a quarter of an hour. Then everything works fine with my imac So as I interest prcis lightweight installation.

-The only incompatibility I have encountered is that the interface does not gres Mp3 So if you just want to import a sample, for example it must be resampler here because we do work with the wav that pus that is not bad for the quality sound we can say lol, if I did not meet other incompatibilities.

The config-gnrale reminds me Atari Cubase, Fruity Loops and what is an aspect of the mpc.
Trs easy to use because I do not use the doc was familiar with the machine because I did sound for over 10 years now so clear trs, trs fun and intuitive of the ct I'm happy because the sound is clear and not unlike a compress mpc. In addition a variety of sounds and effects, a total CONTRL software with the surface we quickly mouse and keyboard, which makes us forget sometimes that is connected to the computer. The internal sounds are sampled trs good and excellent quality are found there also a lot of noise and have known the charm of some cd in the music industry of ann 70 are now proposing that we not even the one mpc (I possd a 2000 x 2000, 1000 and works with 2500 and 3000) which could rjouir more than one user who likes to enhance its production without purchasing at least two or three expander.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

-20-inch iMac G5 PPC proc 2.1 Ghz 2G RAM with Mbox 2

The software, run without problem with my setup I'm glad I just have a wait time of 10sec 15sec to load a kit but hey when you see that there are 16 sounds over several patterns about the loading of the latter we say that a worth waiting a few seconds.

Performance-c is that there are two routes by sound effects and group ngligeable not for those who love spreading effects then I CONTRL any interface software with a maschine TRSL gre and turns me on all the notes jous which is good when you slice a sample or the dcoupe, which allows you to see the notes utiliss Crez order to compltez other loops to certain arrangements.
Work in-house so no cable or losses related to the A / DD / A as I export directly with the software and I balance everything in Pro Tools 8 is the signal of a perfect point Home Studio for.
Trs trs really easy to use and more comprehensive than mpc from my point of view and we feel the solidity unlike a mpc that possde buttons made in Playskool.

-My hardware configuration is stable thank you God.

OVERALL OPINION

-I buy a weeks after its release in FRANCE so I dj with puff well before giving my opinion.

-The particular feature I like most is that you can do the non-elongated I joke that I often does.
What is the sound j'apprcie for myself because I made the hip hop and I have the sound I needed for this mix that I did not catch but is beautiful the mix so it's fun and saves time. Then the blue double notches do not hurt the eyes after 8 hours of work for example we not feel the need to take a break (I am a bit autistic lol).

-Before buying maschine I have had in my possession a S2000 an s3000 Emu Esi 4000 a 2000 a Mpc 2000 xl and a 1000

-The price is really reasonable for once it does not pass the 1000 which is fun for the quality of hardware, because if you want an mpc 5000 is the 1800 Aka forgive me but between the rent bills and errands I can not allow me to do a crdit for a mpc that will definitely add me to buy at least 4500 of cable (a cable is 80 per percent of its not so ngliger). The price is from 10 to 10 Native thank you to think those who can not afford.

In retrospect, I remake this choice can also c'tait if I'd like to relive it again this time because when you open a new box for his home studio is too good over the box is nice lol too bad they have not made a gift of T-shirt.
J'espre t have clear and fair in my judgments of this Maschine and for those who wish to listen to what I laid go to our myspace: I produced the www.myspace.com/13hors2la 2 and 4 you to judge !!!!! The Doctor phonk

The installation is done it without problems?

No problem if only one accepts (support) system validation Native, a little annoying ...

The general configuration is easy?

Yes very easy, my two sound cards were automatically recognized as well as all my MIDI devices, ditto for the vsti, good for Native: you can set several records vsti

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?

No, I'm on Windows 7 64-bit, quad core intel 2009.

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

No, it's a catastrophe, no joke, a shame there are incomprehensible sentences: fortunately the videos tutorials abound on the net!
The software and controller are very intuitive, however if one has a vague experience in this area (groovebox and DAW)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

As mentioned above: the 2009 quad core PC performance mean + windows 7 64 bit sound card m-audio fast track ultra (a jewel of stability) in usb2.

it turns (in Manhattan) but pretty good vst, you can quickly break the bank if we place four instances in the DAW and fifteen vsti in Parallel ...
So you need a PC to the style of the day and certainly an external sound card (leaving space to the processor ...)

OVERALL OPINION

Maschine is a world of musical creation, an object with a strong personality and unparalleled ergonomics, it is far from perfect!
I rank this stuff in the very select group of inspiring: a simple operation in my head generates a lot of ideas and it is very easy to formalize using Maschine, I've had a couple of weeks and I ten components on the way!

After that it should be noted the following deficiencies that make it run perfectly (but little)
- No arpego
- No direct time stretching, but after all it is not his role ...
- No plans to record either a pure audio track ...
- A sample editor for improvement

It seems that neither is expected SHIFT on a lot of these points are purely software, go around and improve ...

How long have you use it?

3 days

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

Yes

HARDWARE BCR2000, MPD24, KAOSSPAD 3,

Software that bug!

MOTU BPM

What is so special that you like most and least?

Ergonomics, everything is well thought out, no need to screen for the time to put his ideas and updated regularly. No bug yet

How would you rate the quality / price?

Excellent

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Unhesitatingly

No problemo for the install. Everything is done alone, or almost

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

μp: PIV 3 Ghz HT
CM: ASUS P5WD2 Premium
RAM: 2 GB
Sound Card: Behring UCA202
OS: WIN 7

The app is stable and the drivers, but it quickly becomes hungry CPU and my computer is aging to the death. It saturates quickly and suddenly we are limited in the amount of plugging or other effects that one would like to use. At that time, the latency is felt and the sequence of commands such as mute or a change in pattern or scene, rotating knobs or menu navigation calls for it to resume several times. But I have to recognize that you still have that the project is well advanced before its starts to deteriorate.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years but I'm not as hard as I would like. Before I used apps like fruityloops, reason, .... But I missed the contact with the material so I chose to Mashine just found the soft side that I know well and some hardware that I missed. The app is good but a bit limited compared with top names from the genre but the apps will never compete with live material that gives the game a lot of filling in your compositions.

no problem installing.
simple setup and full manual.

The downside to the service center, some 99% Tlcharger sometimes freezes without any way to restart from 0, I had to update the library via the site or due to bug.

I also find embtant of being forced to go through the original cd version 1.0 for any installation, you can not directly install the latest version, you must start with the original cd and do the updates.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

the problem is that the maschine is currently single core.

VST plug in use, the performance is well trs.

but use DAW, this limitation appears and prevents it from achieving the full resources of his machine.

is looking forward to an update that grate on multicore.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months.

I did not dpart, but since the day 1.6 that allows the use of VST, I use maschine aleone stand in for my productions, more than external daw.

the workflow is really enjoyable trs, compose quickly.

management automation is terrible, it animates his patterns very easy.

intgration of the hard and soft is perfect, it can grate all without touching the mouse.

bank provided the appropriate style for several well-trs.

the sampler is efficient and well thought trs it includes everything you need by taking over functions dj seen in battery or kontakt, internal effects are too small problem for the filters.

I am a fan, fan, fan ... mao my best buy since ... uh .. from my computer!

The installation is done it without problems? No problem

The general configuration is easy? Yes very easy

Have you experienced any incompatibilities? No

The manual is clear and sufficient? Yes

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? Intel Core 2duo 8500 3.16 GHz, 4GB ram, asus motherboard, hard disk maxtor 500 gb 32 mb cache.

The software works he correctly on this configuration? The software works very well with this config.

This software + hardware is stable? Very stable.

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it? I use it for almost 2 years now, in all my maschine compound is present even for the live mix.

Did you try many other models before getting this one? No

What thing do you like most/least about it? The software very well think, the controller of very good quality, the 16,000 samples of librairy and being able to happen (almost) entirely on the mouse, VST.

What I like least: Some samples are liners Battery & Kontakt, no good.

What is your opinion about the value for the price? Very good

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? Yes without hesitation.