All user reviews for the Native Instruments Maschine MKI

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.

I installed it on my macbook pro and no concern for config. The manual is however not complete trs, I am of the video rfrer NI on the subject (very good)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Macbook Pro
2.3 Ghz Inter Core i5
4GB DDR3 1333Mhz

The software works well on it but some trs bug (crash APRS abortion a loaded sound) some of which have dj t rgl with diffrent SHIFT

OVERALL OPINION

It's been about 6 months I Maschine is all done and what I was looking (replace a Korg ESX) a lot of possibilities, especially with VST hosting that push the limits!

trs good product

The installation is done it without problems?

Yes.

Have you encountered any incompatibilities?

No.

The general configuration is easy?

Very easy.

The manual is clear and sufficient?

But not always enough free tutorials on inetrnet.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

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

Imac 27 ", 8 gb ram, 1TB hard disc, Snow Leopard OS 10.6.8

The software works there correctly on this configuration?

Yes.


This hardware + software is stable?

Very stable, never stuck for now.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

7 months

What is so special that you love the most, least?

Very simple interface, nice, very solid hardware transportable, inserting any plug-in possible, high-performance pads, can control any other software in midi.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

MPC 2000

How would you rate the quality / price?

Very good.

With experience, you do again this choice?

Definitely!

The installation went well. The manual is not very useful, but the site is rich in NI video very informative.

I bought it used, without transferring the license. The previous owner gave me his account either.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

With a laptop in 2007, it will run well.
The bank has its good things, the effects too.

But it begins to crack when load well.
I think using an external MIDI synthesizer to ease the task of the computer.


The controller hardware is good too. He blinks a lot (that's a detail, but it had its effect)
It is taken over if the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected during a song.
Sometimes I use the MIDI controller, it is fairly complete

OVERALL OPINION

For six months, I find it very pleasant.
It happens very quickly with the mouse, and even of the screen, especially with a master keyboard.

I use it to compose, define patterns of verse, chorus ... add variations, and jamming with other musicians.

For cons I have not yet found a nice way to use it in my DAW VST.


- With experience, you do again this choice?

I never tried to MPC, but I do not see what is lacking in the Maschine: The software is very complete. Now required to work with a computer can put off.

Mikro version was released since, but for the price difference I prefer with MIDI ports and the additional controls Mashine normal.

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)

Installation is no problem, I'd rather create my own "library" rent banks and put them on a second hard drive.
Setup is easy, just install the program. If you have an older version (soft), you will be guided to the site to download NI updates.
There are no incompatibilities, most programs or operating in 64-bit and Windows 7 are highly recommended.
Maschine is comprised of (hardware) MIDI Controller "which can be used alone as a sophisticated MIDI controller, and control any software.
Second part is the (software) "software", sequencer, etc ... accessible via PC and Maschine controller. Most if not all, can be controlled by the Maschine (hardware)
The fact that there is no CPU in hardware, ca perhaps his weakness that depends on your PC / Mac.
If you have an old computer, do not even try to use the Maschine.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I have long been on the XP-SP3, but soon I will bit Windows 7.64

I have AMD Athlon X3 445 overclocked to 3.1MGh 3.3MGh on Asus M4A77D, 4 GB memory, three hard drives and 1x250GB x500GB 2. Sound card NI-AK-1.

Everything is stable ...

OVERALL OPINION

Use two months and still learning, it is a very deep instrument.
I love Xtension called "transistor punch".
I have had many sequences and drum machines before and what Maschine is my favorite.

Quality seems very good, time will tell.
I would buy again I do not regret ...
Native Instruments is a good company that takes care of its customers.
Maschine is very good with Reaktor is the majority of VST.

The price is a bit high, given that you buy software and a MIDI controller to control it.
Yet the software is constantly updated NI.

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)

Native instruments maschine is a great production system. Its hardware integration is second to none and its paving the way for music computer production.

Its has 8 banks of 16 pads with 2 effects per pad/bank/project. With the included sounds, you can compose an orchestra. I don't know of a single MPC that has more. You want 10 kicks in your project? Go ahead. 5 snares? Sure. A bank for just sample chops? Go to town. You will NOT run out of space. If you do, you're doing a lot wrong anyway. No, you don't need to layer 10 kicks. Stop it! But I do like to mix sounds that otherwise wouldn't make sense. I don't like to sample, so I'll instead create an 8 bar jazz loop complete with a full jazz brush kit, then layer it with 808's, Vinyl kits, trance kicks, etc. to make the song sound sampled when it isn't.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Its performance is amazing and very easy to understand, I have been using it for a few months now after trying it out in guitar center one weekend. I am very happy with it, setting it up and getting it going couldn’t be easier.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall, there is very little that the Maschine can't do that you would want it to do. Come the next upgrade that's already been announced, there is likely NOTHING your Maschine won't be able to do, but there will be tons that it would be able to do that your MPC never could or will, and for a ton less than it would take for you to be able to pull it off with software and midi controllers. The only complaint I hear a lot of now is "no time stretch" (which I don't use anyway, but a lot of people do, and the MPC can do it. But add plug-in compatibility, and you'll have it.

- Installation is it without problem?

No problem (MacOS 10.5.6), just a short time that barely left a silent version 1.0.2 available.
- Have you experienced any incompatibility?

No

- The configuration gnrale is easy?

intuitive

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

A quick start paper comes home, and since 1.0.2 complete and clear manual is available in electronic version.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- What is the configuration of your computer?

MacBookPro 2.6 Ghz dualcore MacOS 10.5.6

- The software works he correctly on this configuration?

A wonderful, even with the chipset of the laptop's Intgr

- This software + hardware configuration is stable?

Not have or dcrochage or crash for the moment, both in standalone in Logic AU plug

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

Since its release, about 1 month ...
- What is the particular feature that you like:

as:
-Being able to use the flexibility of a computer in its possibilities, but no longer need either the keyboard or mouse.

minimum:
The time-loading banks.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

I had several MPC and it comes close bcp without the cot independently, but with a much freer use my taste.

- How do you report qualitprix?

Personal I have for my money.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

No doubt

Conclusion: today at the only soft tips that I drangent:

-No midi out (prvu in the next update)
No compatibility-REX (apparently the study)
-The slicer is a bit lightweight in comparison to that of Guru
-The loading time of banks is a little long even if PREVENT absolutely no playback

I like those:
Hardware:
Feeling of solidity-Pad, encoders, time will tell
-Compact
Trs-notch practice
Soft:
-Complete, and finally in a soft with a squenceur This category of scnes !!!!!!! This silent time.
The output-routing is very well seen
-The FX are prima facie correct, I am not specialist in the trs thing ...
-Intuitive (that's a big user of mpc and guru talking)

sail ...

Installation without problem, except that I galleys for updates, I also install the drivers manually, but this may be my config
Package design and nice, nice pads (thank you akai mpc is very well copied and small lights! Wouahou! LOL)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

That's fucked up, but I sometimes found latencies while I have a quad core and 4 gig of ram, I do not understand, the more my pouasse with soft maybe ... it's pretty easy to use but I can not find the simplicity of the interface MPC2000, very well but all the little features I return to my MPC when sagit to work with sampling for the teckno, or the house I recognize it may possibly be more, perhaps

OVERALL OPINION

For three weeks, value for money certainly interesting, but again, for the price I must admit with a GPA, I enjoy a little home AKAI
I do it again because this choice will continue to work on MPC anyway, it's not really the same product, the two could be complementary, even with mpc I need nothing else

- The product installation was done without too much trouble: version 1.0.1 came with the package n'tant not functional I pass immediately the one APRS 1.0.2 small galre do the update (of a mistake on my part) things are back to normal.

- The configuration gnrale plutt is not simple I do not have the specific problem.

- Note that the version of the manual available in the pack is not a manual but just a "quickstart" manual for the real you have to go the download in pdf on the site of native , it is a shame especially when no internet at hand ... finally good

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- Config:
Mac Book Pro 2.16Ghz 4GB RAM under Windows XP 32bit (dsolp) / Mac OS X Tiger days

- Use:
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stand-alone: ​​the product is fairly stable except for some bugs especially when doing undo the notes I see that in the ddoublent squenceur ... when you're used his bugs will be said that this does not affect use of the product

Local Accommodations in live mode vsti: some catastrophic in terms of stability I got, sometimes when changing track live as I lose the sound from the pads for about thirty seconds ... CPU load is pretty intense tonnament UI weighting of live ... not too short as the walk co-habitation.

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- Although trs used in stand-alone I would not call this software completely stable time o j'cris these lines.

OVERALL OPINION

- I use for beginners April maschine
- What I like most is the cot intuitive thing that I think that we should keep even when the mouse is in hand to quickly reach his goals.
- What I like least is the restrictions "silly" and lack of product features today:
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no midi out: it is virtually no external instruments can squenage virtual or hardware
no import / export MIDI File
not the possibility to serve as a maschine sound module: it is basically saying CRER a midi track in squenceur of your choice and drive with maschine! I love the concept of pattern-based internal squenceur really fun in stand-alone work but when I want a more sophisticated arrangement fawn I want to be my maschine like any vsti that respectable: it is fine to bring a new concept but I would like this is not the dtriment dj existing concepts and yet proven.
no time-stretching: for this type of product is a shame especially when it is produced by the box that makes Kontakt
no possibility to make backups monolithic: it all sounds together to say utiliss in a same file or at least one directory on the file to make projects portable
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At o j'cris these lines we are waiting for an update (v1.1) that promises big amliorations so I still want to believe: it is still product of a young man who returns if users are properly taken into account could walk the thunder!

- With the exprience I do not know if I would do this choice because the wait is really frustrating updates I would really like Native Instruments changes its policy as dveloppement closer to these customers and s' AGILE mthodologies inspiring and / or XTREM PROGRAMMING (short release cycle, public beta ...)

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 ...