Native Instruments Maschine Mk3

Description

Maschine lets you effortlessly create beats, melodies and harmonies with powerful drum synths, premium sounds, a built-in sampler and more – cutting-edge software meets intuitive hardware for an ultra-smooth workflow. Two high-resolution color screens allow you to browse and preview sounds, tweak controls, and mix and edit projects – all directly from the hardware without looking at your PC. Stay in the creative zone with a truly accurate and optimized layout featuring more dedicated function keys and a new four-directional push encoder. Find new ways to express yourself with Maschine's Smart Strip – use it as a pitch wheel to alter sounds, experiment with performance FX or play it like a guitar. USB-powered with an integrated 96kHz / 24-bit audio interface, you can record, play and perform anywhere. Maschine's 16 ultra-responsive pads make it fun and easy to use. In Pad mode, hit beats or lightly brush sounds on the 16 ultra-responsive pads. Switch to keyboard mode and play it like a piano. And in Step mode, program sounds exactly where you want them and automate pitch, volume, LFO, or any other parameter for incredibly intricate and musical results in record time.

Specifications

Integrated 24-bit/96kHz audio interface allows you to capture patterns and sequences with your DAW (new!)

2x High-resolution displays for precise sample slicing, sound editing, notes, mixing, browsing and more (new!)

Larger pads and touch-sensitive knobs make 2-handed drumming and parameter adjustment easier (new!)

4-directional push encoder makes finding, browsing and adjusting levels and balance fast and intuitive (new!)

Powered by optional power supply (NOT included) or via USB port

Innovative hybrid software/hardware production and performance system

Combines intuitive sequencers, samplers and high-quality effects with full manual control

Controller with 16 multi-color pads, 47 buttons and 9 rotary encoders for playback, recording, sequencing, automation and arranging without a monitor

Smart Strip for strumming, pitch-bend, FX use and more

Includes all basic groove production features such as step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing and auto-mapping

Offers VST and AU plug-ins to add even more production power to your setup

Easily find kits, instruments, samples and effects with the tag-based browser

Intuitive recording automation and step editing allow you to create complex sounds

Sample compatibility includes importing Akai MPC 500, 1000, 2000 (XL), 2500, 3000 and 4000 programs

Threshold detection makes sampling easy from both external and internal sources

Works as a plug-in in almost all applications that support AAX, VST, AU or RTAS formats

Extensive MIDI I/O availability allows you to sequence external MIDI instruments with Maschine and vice versa

Simple drag-and-drop pattern export allows you to easily transfer MIDI and audio directly to your DAW's timeline

Group macro controls allow you to assign any parameter of the dedicated group to the eight controller knobs

Dedicated MIDI mapping software makes it easy to use the Maschine controller with other applications and instruments

Dimensions: 320 x 301 x 41mm

Weight: 2.2kg