Keeping the electronics dry during transportation is essential, but there are alternatives to polystyrene padding, which I hope will be used in the future. I was a bit disappointed to see NI using polystyrene packing, along with another layer of plastic to bag up the hardware. Opening the box up, you get everything you need to get started (which isn’t much, admittedly). We’ve already spoken about plastic waste in the music industry, so I applaud the Maschine team for that ecologically inclined sentiment. Replaced by naked corrugated card packaging with minimal printing and a couple of stickers stuck on.įor Native Instruments, the change to the new look was partially driven by a desire to be a bit more “eco-friendly, saving on paint, and also cost-savings to the end customer”, to quote. Gone is the glossy full-colour box with comically oversized quick-start guide. First impressionsīefore we go into whats IN the box, lets talk about how the Mikro is packaged. The third revision of the compact, fully bus powered, portable hardware/software hybrid that includes the full Maschine 2.7 groove software, featuring a multi-touch strip, larger velocity-sensitive RGB pads, and a new design. How well does the compact hybrid controller cosy up with your set up for playing other people’s music? In a nutshell With that said, I think we’ve set the tone for how this review approaches the Maschine Mikro MK3. Since December 2016, both Maschine 2.5.5+ and T raktor Pro 2.11+ have sported Ableton Link, allowing them to be accurately and quickly synced up, either on the same computer, or across wired and wireless networks. “It pretty much already is…” the wind whispers, in reply. “ When will we see Maschine integrate with Traktor?” I hear rattling around the internet, echoing like in a desert canyon, littered with cattle skulls and tumbleweeds. This essential collection includes 14 premium instruments and effects, more than 7,000 sounds and over 45 GB of instruments and effects including MASSIVE X, MONARK, and DRUMLAB plus three expansions to get you making professional sounding productions in no time.LINK: MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 | PRICE: $/€225/£200 | MANUAL: PDF Maschine Mk3 includes Maschine 2 software which contains 8 GB of samples, loops, instruments, songs, drum kits and more. Finally there is a stereo headphone out to monitor your performance. MIDI in and out are provided to sync up other devices and a socket for a foot switch for added control. There are two TRS line inputs for sampling as well as a mic input. The built in sound card will run 96 kHz / 24 bit audio from two balanced TRS outputs. Great for on the move production.įor the first time, Native Instruments have built in interface in the Maschine Mk3 and they’ve done it well. The Maschine Mk3 can be powered from a USB 2.0 socket or from the included power supply. Maschine Mk3 also features a smart strip bar for strumming notes, pitch bending sounds, performing with FX, and more Each pad is backlit with RGB LEDs to give visual feedback from the software. These are superb for drumming and sequencing. This is essential for live performances or where space is a premium.Īs with previous Maschines the Maschine Mk3 has 16 ultra sensitive pads laid out in a 4 x 4 grid. These dual screens are full colour and high resolution to help you browse the large library of included sounds, edit samples, tweak tracks and much more, all without having to look up at your computer. The Maschine Mk3 borrows the much loved displays from its bigger brother the Maschine Studio. The Maschine Mk3 comes bundled with both Maschine and Komplete 12 select software together offering 35gb of sounds and instruments. The new and upgraded Maschine Mk3 now features some amazing updates including two high resolution displays and a built in audio interface for easy connectivity, high quality audio and even sampling. This product does not require the power supply and works on USB bus power. Please note: Maschine MK3 No longer includes a power supply unit as part of NI’s push for better sustainability.
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