Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 Drum Controller

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AUTO button : In Maschine, modulation of almost any parameter on the Sound and Group level is achieved with one-touch simplicity. Press and hold the AUTO button while turning any of the eight Knobs (or any combination) under the displays to record modulation for the corresponding parameter(s). Press SHIFT + AUTO to pin/unpin the Auto mode. When Auto mode is pinned, you can release the AUTO button (the button stays lit) and record modulation with both hands; this is very handy to record modulation for two (or more) parameters simultaneously! For more information, refer to Controller Modes and Mode Pinning. The Native Instruments Maschine MK3 is the industry-standard,all-purpose control centre for music production. Smart Strip : The Smart Strip puts control of several parameters literally at your fingertips: Depending on the Strip Mode button ( 4– 7) selected above the Smart Strip, use it to apply pitch bend or modulation to the Sound(s) played on the pads, apply and tweak Perform FX in real-time, or play Sounds by strumming on the strip, even with two fingers. Above the Smart Strip, a LED bar indicates the current value or note set on the strip.

Maschine has been my way to escape work. With just the imagination, I can create music. Somehow the finger fidgeting comes very "handy" here, with the beats and all.Fresh out of the box, we think the new look and build quality is fantastic, applying everything we loved about the MK2 and only improving it further. The new all-metal construction is highly robust yet only weighs an additional 0.4KG more than the MK2. The main body has been elongated by 0.25"and shaved off almost an inch from its height. Produce your music with effortless hands-on control, in Pad mode drum in beats, trigger sounds, play like a piano and more via the MK3's 16 enlarged, ultra-responsive, velocity-sensitive pads. rotary encoders (plus one main encoder), plus a few other buttons such as start, stop, and record, make up the control set. Controls and Functionality: Bottom Line All the Mode buttons left of the pads can be pinned: Simply press the desired button + Button 1 (above the left display) to pin/unpin the corresponding mode. For more information, refer to Controller Modes and Mode Pinning. Big, bold, and in your face, the larger pads create more room for complex moves like flams and rolls. New technological updates to the Native Instruments Maschine MK3make the pads more sensitive to lighter touches, for more expressive playing. And since the center-to-center distance is exactly the same, your muscle memory and workflow don’t have to change. PLUG-IN button : Press PLUG-IN to switch to Control mode (the default mode on your controller) and directly display the Plug-in(s) loaded in the selected Sound/Group or the Master. This provides instant access to all Plug-ins’ parameters via the eight Buttons and eight Knobs above and under the displays. Press SHIFT + PLUG-IN ( Instance) to enter Instance mode. In this mode, you can select which instance of the Maschine plug-in you want to control from your hardware controller if you have more than one instance open in your host.

The Maschine MK3 needs a laptop, which can be a pain for some live performers, but it has more knobs and buttons to access without having to scroll through menus or hit a Shift button, so you’ve got more performance controls at your fingertips. It has the same number of pads as the Maschine, though they are a little smaller, and a couple of screens that do more or less what the Maschine’s do. CHANNEL button : Press CHANNEL to switch to Control mode (the default mode on your controller) and directly display the Channel properties of the selected Sound/Group or the Master. This provides instant access to all Channel properties’ parameters via the eight Buttons and eight Knobs above and under the displays. Library of sounds, drum kits, sample-based instruments, patterns, projects and sliced loops, plus five fully editable and automatable drum synths designed exclusively for MaschineOn October 1, 2011, Native Instruments released Maschine Mikro, a budget oriented version of the hardware controller, but with the updated Maschine 1.7 software. That same year iMaschine was also released, an iOS app which brought key features of both the software and hardware components to the mobile platform. [6] Native Instruments Maschine's 16 ultra-responsive pads makes it fun and easy to play. In Pad mode, drum in beats or lightly brush sounds on the 16 ultra-responsive pads. Switch to Keyboard mode and play like a piano. And in Step mode, program sounds precisely where you want them, and automate pitch, volume, LFO, or any other parameter step by step for incredibly intricate and musical results in record time. Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Key Features: The Smart Strip opens up MASCHINE to whole new ways of playing. Use it like a keyboard wheel to pitch-bend and modulate sounds. Add new sonic textures, builds, or transitions with advanced performance FX like stutter and scratch. Or strum samples, synths, and drums like a guitar. System Requirements Maschine MK3 was announced on September 7, 2017, and was released on October 5, 2017. [21] The updated Maschine includes two colour screens, a built-in audio interface, and larger drum pads than its predecessor. [22] Expansions [ edit ] The new hardware layout cuts through the clutter to help you stay focused and get your ideas out fast. Instead of being hidden behind a shift-function button, some of the most-used features and functions can now be accessed directly with one touch.

Before using a Maschine MK3, we recommend updating it with the most recent firmware from Native Instruments. Firmwareis the computer programming instructions stored on the Maschine MK3 hardware and can be updated from Windows and macOS operating systems. To update a Maschine MK3, follow the steps below. Once done, we recommend restarting your system. The MASCHINE MK3 is the latest model in the series and preserves that lineage, this time, sporting a brand new remodelling from the MK1 and 2 incorporating fresh, stand-alone features, as well as applied features taken from other MASCHINE models such as the STUDIO and JAM. As such, it has a few connections that the Maschine doesn’t (CV/gate plugs) and will talk with your other devices via MIDI. Dedicated controller with 16 multicolor pads, 47 buttons, and 9 rotary encoders for playing, recording, sequencing, automation and arrangement lets you keep your eyes off your monitorControl Lane: The Control Lane provides a visual overview and editing tools for the automation of each parameter and modulation of each MIDI control change. high-resolution full-color displays allow for precision sample slicing, sound tweaking, note editing, mixing, browsing, and more Maschine Jam: Introduced in 2016, Maschine Jam utilized a new 8x8 grid of pads for better step sequencing control. Maschine Jam also features 8 touch strips that can be used for effects. [11] With two full-color displays and the four-directional push encoder, you can browse sounds, FXs, plug-ins, and instruments with a tactile, one-handed, completely visual workflow – simply find the thumbnail and load directly from the hardware. Plus, the high-res screens let you get more precise with your mixing, see an overview of your arrangement, or zoom in on waveforms to slice samples like a surgeon. Studio-Grade Audio Interface