Seeing as both the controller layout and software architecture are near identical to that of the Mk3, we’ll skip the discussion of the core workflow in favour of highlighting what’s different here. As with those competitors, this latest Maschine comes equipped with a controller mode, whereby it can act as an audio interface and MIDI controller for the desktop version of the Maschine 2 software.Īs such Maschine+ isn’t so much an alternative to the standard Maschine setup as it is an expansion keeping the full features of the existing studio workflow but letting users unplug from the computer too. Much like its closest rivals, Akai’s standalone MPCs One and Live, Maschine+ isn’t a purely standalone instrument. Our pick of the best samplers in the world right now.Make more music with the best audio interfaces around.On a budget? These are the best cheap MIDI keyboards.With Maschine+, you can sample, sequence, compose with soft synths, perform and even work with external hardware and, crucially, in our time using the device, at no point have we felt significantly hindered by the lack of a mouse, keyboard or full laptop screen. While there are some significant limitations compared to the desktop version - which we’ll come to shortly - on the whole, this is the bonafide Maschine experience in standalone format. Let’s get this out of the way early - as a concept, Maschine+ works. MASCHINE content requires MASCHINE software 2.10.It’s testament to the tight hardware-software synergy of that controller design that you can effectively remove the computer from the equation without hampering the capabilities.We are proud to be donating $30,000 to kick things off and support Girls Make Beats, and we look forward to making an even greater impact on the next generation of music-makers with your help. The pack is free to download, but we encourage donations from those who are able to give. To help support the next generation of producers, artists and engineers, we’ve teamed up with 13 trailblazing artists and the girls from Girls Make Beats to create a donation-based charity sound pack.
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