Native Instruments Machine Micro MK3
Product information "Native Instruments Machine Micro MK3"
Native Instruments' Maschine combines computer-based production with a hardware groove box loaded with over 6GB of sample content. Works as both an instrument and a controller, with 16 pads, 11 rotary encoders, and 41 buttons. Build songs intuitively by layering, sample and re-sample together with your computer.
Because it's a plug-in that can be used in virtually any digital audio workstation, using Maschine is like using an MPC with the power and flexibility of software applications like Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, or SONAR.
With MIDI I/O and MIDI/MMC-over-USB, you can use Maschine as the control center for your entire studio. Use it as a master controller for your DAW and use it to control all your hardware sound modules and sequencers.
- Combines sequencer, sampler and over 20 high-quality effects with real-time control and routing into a Groove Production Studio
- Dedicated controller with 16 high-quality pads, 41 buttons, and 11 rotary encoders
- Plays, records, sequences, automation and arrangement
- Fastest workflow with pattern-based arrangement and perfect hardware, software and host environment integration
- Step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and auto-mapping
- MIDI-mapping
- Browser with tagging of kits, instruments, samples, and effects
- Automation recording and step automation editing
- Sampling from external and internal sources with threshold detection
- Works as a plug-in for any software sequencer supporting VST, AU, or RTAS
- Program import from Akai MPC 500, 1000, 2000(XL), 2500, 3000, 4000
- Bus Powered: yes
- Connections: USB
- Dimensions: 320 x 177 x 45 mm
- Knobs: 1 Push Encoder
- Pads: 16 RGB Pads
- Subcategory: Pad controller
- Transport function: yes
- Weight: 1,1 kg
- Includes machine software
The fascinating story of Native Instruments begins, as with many great software companies, with a small, passionate idea. Founded by Stephan Schmitt, a talented musician and engineer, and his friend Volker Hinz, a skilled programmer, the company started out in the creative streets of Berlin Kreuzberg. Here they developed the world's first modular synthesiser, the Generator. This innovative software-based instrument caused a sensation at the Frankfurt Music Fair and thrilled musicians and producers with the ability to compute and reproduce sounds in real time – an absolute novelty!
In the year of its founding, 1996, Native Instruments began the revolution in the field of software instruments with just four employees. One of the first and most important products was Reaktor, a versatile plugin that functions as a sequencer, sampler, synthesiser and effects unit. It has become the industry standard and inspires sound tinkerers worldwide. With Reaktor you can not only use existing sounds, but also develop and explore your own sounds – a dream for every music producer and sound designer!
The innovative solutions from Native Instruments have changed music production permanently. If you're looking for creative ways to shape sound, Native Instruments' products are exactly right for you. Discover the world of music software and let your creativity run free!
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Das Mk3 ist eine kleine, aber sehr umfangreiche Maschine, die sehr viel Potential in sich hat und bei intensiveren Umgang damit ein grosses Experimentierfeld öffnet. Für den Einstieg ist es dagegen nur bedingt in meinen Augen geeignet, denn um die Raffinessen zu erkennen, muss man sich Zeit nehmen und viel lernen und ausprobieren. D.h., wer nur schnell mal ein paar Knöpfe drücken will für DJ Sound oder ähnliches, wird enttäuscht sein und sollte die Finger davon lassen, denn nur wer in die Tiefe geht, wird sehr moderene Sounds und abwechslungsreiche Parts herausarbeiten, die selbst Profis umhauen können. Minuspunkte sind: Die über 800 Seiten dicke Bedienungsanleitung gibt es nur digital und um es bedienen, bzw. erst einmal in Betrieb nehmen zu können, muss man umfangreiche Software downloaden und installieren. Hier wäre es hilfreich, wenn das wichtigste Programm, um überhaupt loslegen zu können, ohne Anmeldung und Download angeboten werden würde und intergriert wäre. Aber da sieht man es, für den schnellen Einstieg muss man einige Hürden nehmen. Aber wer diese geschafft hat, wird seinen Spass und seine Freude daran finden. Und wer Mk3 als Unterstützung für seine Bandarbeit nutzen möchte, also kein DJ oder Elektro-Musiker ist, der braucht in meinen Augen eingentlich kein anderes Gerät mehr.
Although there are some definitely lacks in usability vs Maschine MK3, but overall it's just a great tool, especially in combo with some Komplete Kontrol AXX (which provides you all the knobs you may need). I was a bit confused with feedback of pads (that was kind of first pads i used), and although I believe they are pretty good, i was expecting some sensitive feedback like from physical button (and here it's just hard to say if that's pressed or not, well, w/o sound). But I've used to it in 1-2 hours of usage.
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