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.

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.

Earlier this week Native Instruments announced that they will be giving a 50% discount on Nine New NKS Synths that can be used with Maschine & Komplete. The special offer runs from April 21 until May 9, 2016. The products on offer are Heartbeat from Softube, Nave, Largo, PPG Wave 3.V, and Waldorf Edition 2 from Waldorf, Cyclop from Sugar Bytes, the Archetype bundle from Sonic Faction, and XILS 4 and PolyKB II from XILS-lab.

All the producers out there will now have the opportunity to use the Native Instruments Komplete 8 and Komplete 8 Ultimate software suites to make all of their beat-making dreams come true! The Komplete 8 and Komplete 8 Ultimate comes with lots of instruments and music samples for you to get started making tracks and is powerful enough to do whatever you need to lay down the new beat. Komplete 8 Ultimate also includes the entire NI's musical instruments and effects range lineup. Check inside for full press release, details, and pricing.

Native Instruments just launched the Summer of Sound special sale that gives major discounts to both software and hardware for Komplete and Maschine. This is the perfect time to acquire new goodies from NI to help with the music production workflow using these great deals. Check out the press release, video, and links for more.

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate the holiday... Native Instruments has decided to show some love by giving 50% discounts on select Komplete Instruments, the Maschine 2 software update, and the Full Traktor Pro 2 software for the next five days! We recently reviewed the Komplete Ultimate software and the Maschine Studio with the new update as well with excellent results. Take advantage of these savings soon as these deals end on December 1st.