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

Installation was a bit tedious because I had bought a first hand. And she broke down two weeks later because it was a bad series. I waited three months for warranty return. "Patient"

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

2Gz macbook 4gig of ram with a sound card apogee one. it works really well. Never had a bug on maschine. This configuration is very stable.

OVERALL OPINION

I been using it for a year before 1000 and threw on mpc 2000XL c but anyway much Lavoué class must be able to place him in his vst daw.
It is a very good tool for composition. Rytmique and melodic.
Among all that I have tried is the material with which I feel most comfortable composing. After I prefer arrangements for a DAW.
I live for the User Ausi with my group as a Pathogen PILLS classical midi controller. This instrument is really very very good and professional.
I do not intend to change too soon.

The installation is done it without problems?

Installation is no problem. In a childlike simplicity, we insert the DVD it starts the installation, it is expected that all banks are charging. It validates the activation with the serial number and we can play lol.

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?

No

The general configuration is easy?

The setup is simple we can also setup your audio interface, the sensitivity of the pads and let's go for the Show!

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Supplied with Maschine, there is a quick start that is used to install and Maschine guide Quick allowing really well take over the "maschine. Moreover, the complete guide is supplied in pdf format.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)

IMac 27 "Intel Core i7, 4Gb ram.

The software works he correctly on this configuration?

No problems noted.

What performance? (If quantifiable)

No idea. Anyway great for computer music without flinching!

This software + hardware is stable?

Absolutely



OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?

For 3 months.

What thing do you like most/least about it?

What I have always expected. The affected hardware combined with the possibilities of IT.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?

I was the possessor of an Akai MPC 2000 forward. Maschine power has nothing to do, it's day and night (well I exaggerate a little perhaps, because I put one to the MPC for grain) after to be quite honest the possibilities offered by Maschine are light years of MPC's (yes even the last 5000 and others). But the grain that is not working ....

What is your opinion about the value for the price?

Excellent, I wonder if other manufacturers still sell groove box?!?

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

Absolutely, my only fear was to have pads that do not respond as well as MPC is still the model. My fears were completely gone. The pads are absolutely perfect, plus they are adjustable. I would do this chosen without a shadow of a doubt!

Native Instruments Maschine Controller is a MIDI based device for use with the beat making program Maschine. They sell this as a pack with the software, but I think you can buy each individually as well if I'm not mistaken, as you can also use the Maschine Controller with other software since it's a general MIDI device. I've used it only with the Maschine software itself, as of course since it's designed for use with it, everything matches up in terms of the interface of the software and the controls on this MIDI device. The controller is quite in depth and really a great thing to have if you're using Maschine. It's got MIDI connections for input and output, but it also has a USB port which is going to be the best way to use it if you're using it with the Maschine software. On the controller itself you'll find a ton of different controls for the software, including a transport section, trigger pads a la an MPC, sound parameter controls, and a whole lot more. Pretty much everything you'll find in the software will be paralleled in some way or another on the controller. I can't speak much to using this outside of Maschine, but I probably wouldn't recommend it even though it is possible, as it's really well designed for use with Maschine. I don't know what the differences in price would be for this with and without the software, but I'd really only check it out thoroughly if you're using Maschine or are looking to get the combo of this MIDI controller and the software together. For those who choose to go this route, you're getting one of the best pieces of software out there for making grooves. For those who already have Maschine, I'd highly recommend checking out the controller as it can save you a lot of time and makes using the software all that much easier.

Native Instruments' Maschine software is designed to turn your computer into a beat production studio. Paired with the Maschine controller, it's some of the most in depth software and hardware combo out there for making beats and grooves. You can use Maschine as either a stand alone piece of software or as a plug-in in Logic or another DAW. Included in the software is a sequencer, sampler, and a sample library, as well as effects and the MIDI controller that helps control everything. I don't own Maschine but I work often at a producer's home studio as his engineer and he uses this all the time for making drum patterns. The software will definitely take some time to learn all the ins and outs of as there is a ton you can do with it between all the features. As with any software there is a learning curve, but I've found Maschine to be pretty user friendly for the most part. The manual is probably something you're going to want to have around if you're just getting started with Maschine.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The studio that I've used Native Instruments Maschine on is Pro Tools HD based, but also has Logic Pro. The producer who owns the studio uses it in both DAW's, while the computer being used is a G5 desktop that's more than capable of handling a lot of tasks at once. Definitely make sure you have a pretty strong system before purchasing Maschine if you want to use it to it's full capacity.

OVERALL OPINION

Native Instruments' Maschine is definitely up there with the best, if not the best, groove production pieces of software that I've used. When paired with the in depth and very helpful MIDI controller, you've never had more control over making your beats. There are literally no restrictions with this - only your imagination. Unfortunately Maschine has to purchased individually and isn't included with Komplete or anything like that, but even so it's certainly worth a good look at for anyone making music with your DAW. With more and more people doing everything in the box, Maschine (or something or comparable quality) is becoming highly necessary to have in any working studio environment.

RAS installation. It installs the software, plug it (*) Maschine to a USB port on his computer and go.
I'm talking about version 1.5.0 that was installed on the model I received a few days ago.

Easy setup (especially if you already know NI)

Complete manual in pdf and in manual handling, all in French. Overall very full and clear.


SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Mac Pro 2x2, 8 GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon, 8GB RAM, 2 dd 750 G) 7200 RPM, RME Fireface 800
Perfect stability, Maschine works perfectly and is a treat.
Latency 3.1 ms

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for another week.
So the sounds are tops! it sounds serious to serious.
Banks are provided copious and quality.
Besides that you can access to banks (more precisely, samples) contained in your own NI software, import your own details. Wav or. Aiff, repulpable it all ways of moults, the play ... the pads are an impressive sensitivity and we finally explore more and enjoy it.

The possibilities are incredible, endless creative possibilities, the software as the machine is extremely well designed. One can do the same thing as the other, in all respects (except for a subtlety when importing its own samples), and can do so many things you need to take time to discover the beast and read the manual. The longer it goes, the easier and more we are amazed at the marvel of design, implementation and production Maschine.
And it's really, really cool to play))

It can be used standalone or as VST / Audio Units.
You can drag files MIDI or sampled sound of his productions to his Maschine sequencer.
Sections effect, loop etc are very comprehensive
Etc etc. ..
So, okay, you need a computer and more Maschine, but the longer it goes, the more I am happy with my purchase which I judge the quality / price excellent and I would do with your eyes closed.
For me, this machine is fabulous)

Purchased from OCCAZ in a music store so AC was complicated to unlock the maschine, I stayed one month with the demo!! Make sure the previous owner has taken appropriate action if c is galley.
But hey no worries since J have changed computer several times and the installation without problem.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Apple mac book pro 2x2.4ghz, 4g of ram: c is super stable and not greedy. on the other hand latency quite disturbing when I plug in uses logic. So I made up in stand alone and I mix in Logic.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm posting this review because I found the overall score is too low. But most of the difficulties encountered in previous opinions have been resolved with the SHIFT.
I've had 7 / 8 months, I've had a lot of machines and soft: mpc, Electribe, Kaoss Pad, x0x roland, Guru, Battery, etc. MPD32 ...
The +: - Absorbed power from soft to hard with the ergonomics, features are extensive yet simple both in publishing the game live or post production.
- Effects "dj" are funny especially the grain stretch (Reminds me of the KAOSS PAD)
- The SHIFT!
The -: - No TimeStretch!!
- Maschine latency when used in plug (logic)
- The effects for "the mix" as the eq and compressor that I find just passable.
The price / quality ratio is excellent compared to mpc this maschine is really great finish hardware too expensive and not very powerful and galleys of soft non-ergonomic controllers with unsuitable, especially for a 400 euro occaz.Sans hesitation I remake this choice except perhaps for the new version when released ....

That I was a few days ago, and really amazing, easy use, great sounds sold on DVD, PC recently needed to be much in use, the installation is done without problem, I used with windows vita, the update is done via the internet without problem, the advice I can given the MASCHINE is plug into the USB port first and do the installation with the second DVD, manual is just basically for a more technical to go into the folder that the manual is installed on the PC hard disk. Illuminated pads I thought it made gadgets, but not all of it oddly makes its use especially in STEP mode, to create his percussion instruments, sample mode, the slicing is great too, something super important so we can control the MASCHINE from the console without having to look on the screen of the computer each time it is a really excellent MASCHINE, we can all do with a can I know the mpc, it is overtaken by MASCHINE for both Price, usage, sound, features, and quality, all my choice is made .. and now I recommande.Bon sounds at all ..... AMD dual cores

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

, 3 gigas RAM, hard drive 320 gigabytes, Echo Mia soundcard / MIDI two inputs and two outputs connected to a jack YAMAHA CX 166.

The software works perfectly with my MASCHINE config.

My config is stable for the software MASCHINE.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 week.

I hesitated between MASCHINE and a mpc 1000, after long reflection, and professional advice, I chose MASCHINE.
What I like most is its use easy, its illuminated pads, connecting its MIDI IN & OUT, quality of housing, and the sounds pads.et sold and the total control of the console MASCHINE and not being forced to watch the PC screen for all functions.