The real-time audio recording and resampling features in Maschine let you capture, map, sculpt and transform any external or internal signal immediately, and integrate the result into a running track, without ever breaking the flow of the music. The Maschine hardware also doubles as a powerful universal controller for any MIDI compatible music gear, thanks to an included MIDI mapping application and support of the MCU protocol for sophisticated DAW control.All features are quickly accessible “on the surface”, rather than hidden away in hierarchical sub menus.Eight rotary encoders, a concise layout of dedicated buttons and dual high-resolution displays give immediate access to all functions of Maschine without touching the computer mouse or keyboard.They illuminate to help you visualize sequence patterns and other crucial information.
16 pressure-sensitive drum pads have been carefully engineered for response and durability.The Maschine controller was designed as a natural extension of the software, and makes the system feel and respond as a true instrument. Street is expected to be about $599 US.Ĭheck out the details below, along with a few photos from the introduction, and let me know what you think of Maschine! Maschine will be available in March 2009 for a suggested retail price of $669 / 599 EUR. Maschine takes advantage of all the benefits of computer integration, like total recall, superior processing power, memory and file handling and project transfer, while retaining the handling and tactile appeal of a hardware instrument. It can be used as both a self-contained standalone instrument and within any DAW or music sequencer. With Maschine, all the main functions, including parameter automation, sample mapping and sound editing are immediately accessible through the controller and within the single-window user interface of the software. I was skeptical about Maschine going into the announcement, but after seeing how effectively NI has married the MPC concept with computer-based production, Maschine looks like it should go on the short list for anyone looking for a production workstation. Maschine is designed to provide a tactile and immediate interface to computer-based music production setups. Maschine combines an advanced software sequencer and sampler with an integrated MPC-style performance controller. 2009 NAMM Show: Native Instruments today announced Maschine, their next-generation music production workstation – a sort of Akai MPC/computer hybrid.
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