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-> The installation is done it without problems?
If we put aside the time (I think both dvd (Maschine + Komplete Elements) (excluding update) have 5 to 6 hours to fully install), everything went well, except that the path default VSTs that looked a little rough air (I had to fix it)

-> Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
None to report

-> The general configuration is easy?
Almost nothing to configure (now, I have not yet tried to load Maschine in a DAW)

-> The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Uh .. I did not really open actually
(And this is a good sign I think)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

-> What is the configuration of your computer?
Asus, I7 2670QM, 6GB RAM, map Traktor Audio 2

-> What is performance? (If quantifiable)
It runs without problem or failure, now I'm not (currently) very intensive VST so it is not very revealing

-> The software works he correctly on this configuration?
Obviously ...

-> This software + hardware is stable?
Just duplicate the issue.

OVERALL OPINION

-> How long have you use it?
To date, less than 20 hours, but ... see other responses

-> Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Not really .. I made hand under MPD18 + FL for 2 years, and after a moment ogled on FPCs, I finally bet on Maschine, and I do not regret.
I believe that in the current era (PCs, DAWs), if not in the habit of bosser on MPC or another, this is the most appropriate choice, which toggles the hardware without being too lost.
Obviously, it takes still a good time to adjust, especially if one has the habit of bosser in "song mode '..

-> What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Like many, I say build pieces seems a bit limited when you want to try out the cut scenes a little strict. Crossfading between scenes, records automation (which is included in the patterns, require duplicating a new pattern if you want to keep the original intact.).
So, I find myself doing a lot of duplicate at all levels, whether sampling, patterns and scenes. It seems a little heavy.
Apparently, for regulars MPCs and others, it is even more confusing.

Now, I do not want to open the perennial debate of "should Maschine .." or "Maschine is not a DAW", especially as I have not enough experience to judge whether features sorely lacking, or if it's because I do not control much in my methodological sauce workflow Maschine ..

For cons, I can say that a few hours of discovery, I was already starting to build instrumentals sampled.


I was confused on this point, but I'm amazed by the quality / quantity of sounds provided the tandem Maschine (controller) / Maschine (soft), by the fact that one can draw from the readability on a PC screen while trying to have the closest possible approach Hardware (and I feel the gain creativity Surprisingly, after two years click to create ..).

And the pads .. MPDs the next is the key paper

The visual feedback (color pads, etc. ..) is as pleasant a cosmetic point of view (garland) and practical (what sample / pad was I changing? That which is lit).

The time savings from a DAW without proper controller (and template, etc. ..) are staggering, and I'm still in the discovery phase ..


-> How would you rate the quality / price?
Simply unbeatable, if you turn the Renaissance opposite. The MPC Studio I have not tested, but it looks to me less complete. And it seems that the soft MPC is not really that ..
I have not looked at other brands, for completeness.

-> With experience, you do again this choice? ...
This purchase has exceeded all my expectations ..