Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Review

Watch our In-Depth Review of the NI Maschine MK3.

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Updated:: Feb 12, 2018
Original:: Nov 11, 2017

Overview

MASCHINE Mk3 delivers the best ever workflow for quickly sketching and capturing ideas. It adds two high-resolution color screens for easier sound browsing, editing, sample-slicing, and more. The new hardware also features more dedicated function buttons and larger, more responsive pads that retain the same ergonomic layout users know and love. For enhanced convenience and portability, MASCHINE now features a built-in 96kHz / 24-bit audio interface. Check out our in-depth review video and summary below to see if the Maschine MK3 is the right fit for your own studio and performance needs.

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Review Video & Demo

Production

Watch our unboxing of the next generation of MASCHINE and KOMPLETE KONTROL.

Pro Audio

Let's unbox and review the Maschine Mikro MK3.

Production

Watch our In-Depth Review of the NI KOMPLETE KONTROL MK2 Keyboard.

Production

Native Instruments have just released a software update for our favorite beat-making device Maschine. The Maschine 2.2 software update allows for full and seamless integration with the recently reviewed NI Komplete Kontrol S-Series Keyboards, touch sensitive controls for the Maschine Studio knobs, and new scale and Arpeggiator modes to open up new creative possibilities.

Production

Native Instruments has just released MASCHINE 1.6, a major FREE update for its acclaimed groove production studio platform. With the addition of plug-in hosting for instruments and effects, the new version significantly expands the scope and functionality of the original system. Be sure to check out our complete written review on the Machine and check inside for videos on the new features of the MASCHINE 1.6.

Production

Late last year, we reviewed the new Native Instruments Powerful tools that allow producers to make music of all styles and genres. The Native Instruments Maschine Studio easily allows users to bang out beats on the drum pads while the Native Instruments Komplete Keyboards made it simple to add a melody to the rhythm. Now Native Instruments has integrated the Maschine Studio with the Komplete Keyboards to make an easy and intuitive workflow for production.

Production

The world famous band Maroon 5 uses Native Instruments Maschine hardware and software to make lots of their music. Check out this quick video and press release showing the NI team interviewing Maroon 5 as they go to the Conway Studios in Hollywood to watch the band make some magic.