Native Instruments Maschine MK3

PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE SYSTEM Fast, intuitive, and fun way to create and perform tracks and beatsIntegrated hardware / software system includes sampler, arranger, mixer, FX, and a built-in audio interfaceIncludes Maschine 3 Maschine Central and 8 GB sound library plus Komplete 15 Select BUILT FOR SPEED MASCHINE lets you effortlessly produce beats, melodies, and harmonies with powerful drum synths, premium sounds, an integrated sampler, and more – cutting-edge software meets intuitive hardware for ultra-smooth workflow. MORE VISUAL Two high-res color screens make it easy to slice samples, browse and preview sounds, tweak FX, and mix and edit your projects – without looking at your computer. MORE INTUITIVE Stay in the creative zone with a truly hands-on, optimized layout with more dedicated function buttons and a new four-directional push encoder. MORE EXPRESSIVE Find new ways to express yourself with MASCHINE’s Smart Strip – use it like a pitchwheel to bend sounds, experiment with perform FX, or strum sounds like a guitar. MORE VISUAL USB-powered and packed with a built-in, pro-grade 96 kHz / 24-bit audio interface, you can record, play, and perform from anywhere. PLAY TO YOUR OWN BEAT MASCHINE’s 16 ultra-responsive pads makes it fun and easy to play. In Pad mode, drum in beats or lightly brush sounds on the 16 ultra-responsive pads. Switch to Keyboard mode and play like a piano. And in Step mode, program sounds precisely where you want them, and automate pitch, volume, LFO, or any other parameter step by step for incredibly intricate and musical results in record time. BROWSE SOUNDS WITHOUT BREAKING THE FLOW MASCHINE’s ultra-fast, tag-based browser gives your creativity no time to slow down. Use MASCHINE’s two full-color display screens plus the 4-directional push encoder to quickly find any project, group, sound, instrument, effect or sample. Then simply load it and go. SAMPLE, SLICE, PLAY – IN THE STUDIO OR ON THE GO With a professional-grade, 96kHz / 24-bit built-in audio interface, MASCHINE makes sampling fluid and simple – grab audio, slice it, and shape it. The USB-powered hardware gives you total control, and the hi-res displays let you slice samples with laser precision. Experienced beatheads will love the vintage sampling modes. KICKSTART NEW IDEAS Whether you’re a pro or just making your first beat, MASCHINE helps you spark new ideas without disrupting your flow. Automatically generate random new melodies and drum patterns with the Variation Engine. And discover exciting new transitions and builds with morphing between parameter snapshots using Lock. Features Built-in 24-bit/96kHz audio interface allows you to capture patterns and sequences with your DAW2 high-resolution full-color displays allow for precision sample slicing, sound tweaking, note editing, mixing, browsing, and moreLarger pads and touch-sensitive knobs make 2-handed drumming and tweaking parameters easy4-directional push encoder makes browsing, navigating, and adjusting levels and balance fast and intuitivePowered via USB or power supply (sold separately)Innovative software/hardware hybrid groove production and performance systemCombines intuitive sequencer, sampler and high-quality effects with comprehensive hands-on control Dedicated controller with 16 multicolor pads, 47 buttons, and 9 rotary encoders for playing, recording, sequencing, automation and arrangement lets you keep your eyes off your monitorSmart Strip for strumming notes, pitch bending sounds, performing with FX, and moreIncludes all basic groove-production features such as step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and auto-mappingHosts VST and AU plug-ins for adding even more production power to your rigEasily find kits, instruments, samples, and effects with the tag-based browserIntuitive automation recording and step automation editing lets you create complex soundsSample compatibility includes Akai MPC 500, 1000, 2000(XL), 2500, 3000, and 4000 program import