Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller, 25707

I was looking for a new way to approach tune making. This device shines with its Machine DAW software and the ability to customize it with the configuration software. You can view many Youtube videos demonstrating its capabilities, so I will summarize here: The Maschine software is a DAW that can use existing VSTs and any of the NI expansion packs to create songs. Maschine software is based on the concept of building blocks for your composition...build a beat or phrase, chain beats and/or phrases and link them together. This is not how I create music but it's very useful, nonetheless. I love the key and chord modes that allow great experimentation. You configure your scale and base key and pretty much can't go wrong with the pad strikes. There's many different chord types and scales to choose from which really opens up the experimental aspect. I use Cubase and Reason and it integrates perfectly as a VST instrument in both cases. Many instances can be opened, so you can create a song using your favorite DAW and using the Maschine as an instrument for each track. This is what works best for me. Additionally, it is easily set up in MIDI mode by pressing (SHIFT + project) and using the configuration software, the pads can be adjusted to match your favorite drum machine. The config software allows you to adjust pad colors in MIDI mode. Maschine works really well if you have another NI keyboard. I have a Kontrol S61 and it can be used to browse and play harmonic notes right alongside the pads. Lastly, Maschine hardware seems really well built and has fantastic tactile response. Everything is downloaded from NI. The software, owners' manual and all the other documentation is well written, straightforward and do a good job explaining all the concepts they dicuss.

It’s looks good, too many proprietary buttons when it’s in midi mode but the pads are the star of the show. I just wish there was a simpler option.

I'm no producer but I enjoy making songs for myself if no one else. I've sold a few beats but mostly I do this for fun. I was starting to get frustrated using Ableton Live, I couldn't take advantage of all the features and versatility because the workflow was so cumbersome, it was hard to keep that creative feel, I realized I needed something to take my workflow to the next level. I was on the fence between Nascinr and Ableton Push. I decided on the Maschine Mikro because the workflow was so clean, oh and the price was nice. I didn't want to invest in another piece of equipment that was going to collect dust. This is just what I needed, out of the box it integrates perfectly with Maschine. I want happy about having to learn a new DAW but it made song arrangements very easy and intuitive instead of recording bars you work on stages of the music. Build your intro, you're done, then build your Verse. For the repetitive parts you don't have to copy or play them again you simply turn them on in the scene. You spend more time creating and less time clicking which hurts creativity. I already regret not buying the Maschine MK3. My advice is if you're wanting to be more creative and your workflow is suffering go ahead and pay the extra for the MK3 but if budget won't allow this is more than enough. You can watch videos on YouTube for all the bells and whistles. The other benefit are the expansion packs you get a ton of free packs and instruments so you can start making music right away. They are structured and mixed well so you can hear potential songs clearly

Audio engineer and studio veteran. If you want just a midi controller you can drum on superior drums, or XO, or pro tools (anything OTHER than maschine) then go with something else like the akai mpc studio! 1. Mine did not come with maschine software. 2. It only works with maschine software 3. You will have to buy it to see if this will work. The digital download maschine software is non refundable. 4. You’ll pay $99 for it and find out it still doesn’t work. 5. If you’re on a Mac, the maschine software works on osx 13 and above. 6. If you’re on a Mac with Samsung m.2 SSDs installed, you’ll be please to know that for this $200 controller, you’ll lose access to your m.2 drives by upgrading to osx 13 to use the maschine software. 7. After all is said and done, it still didn’t operate as a midi controller for any of my instruments. Today I wasted a total of 7 hours and $500 (this controller, maschine software which I will never use, and a new SSD to do a time machine back up to hopefully save my computer and revert back to OSX 12, all because of this POS. Pro tools users - avoid at all costs.

A Mikro3 é a forma mais acessível para quem quiser entrar no mundo Maschine da Native Instruments. Os pads são os melhores que já experimentei. Atenção: ela precisa ser acoplada a um notebook.

I LOVE THAT MASCHINE

USB eingesteckt und dann ein kurzes Aufflackern und das war es. Ging leider wieder zurück.

I love maschine... maschine is one of best product from. Native Instruments company.

Excelente en todos los aspectos. El único problema que yo le encontré es que al ponerlo en modo midi para controlar otros instrumentos dentro del DAW, no es posible cambiar la octava, estás atorado en la octava del C4. Una súper regada de Native Instruments y si estás pensando en comprarlo como único controlador no te va a funcionar; sin embargo, si ya tienes un controlador general y lo quieres usar como drum pad y sacarle todo el jugo al software de Maschine, pff, te va a encantar.