Native Instruments Maschine MK2 Black

Native Instruments Maschine 1.8 MK2 Overview:

• The world of MASCHINE is constantly expanding. The latest leap forward delivers new hardware, in a choice of black or white, and with highly sensitive multicolored pads. New software offers color-coding, new effects and more, plus the legendary synthesizer MASSIVE. The ever-growing range of MASCHINE Expansions provides tailored contemporary sounds, personalize your setup with MASCHINE CUSTOM KITS. And for the perfect viewing angle, check out the MASCHINE STAND.
• MASCHINE has already established itself as the ultimate integrated hardware/software system for creating beats and tracks professionally.
• Now, the celebrated groove production studio takes another leap forward, with a choice of black or white hardware, highly sensitive multicolored pads, redesigned LCD displays,and more. MASCHINE's unparalleled workflow is smoother and more intuitive than ever before and the 6GB library now includesMASSIVE - the genre defining synthesizer for bass and leads. And you can style your new MASCHINE with the newMASCHINE CUSTOM KITS. There's never been a better time to get your groove on.
• Create tight rhythms, harmonies and melodies in moments with MASCHINE - the groundbreaking instrument that combines a pattern-based sequencer, professional sampler, multi-effect unit and VST/AU plug-in host with tactile control.
• Experience a fully creative workflow with the integrated hardware/software system, combining the flexibility of computer-based music production with straightforward, two-handed control for composing, performing, browsing, sampling, slicing, sound-shaping and tweaking effects.
• The new color-coding lets you 'see' your sounds, and it will turbo-charge your workflow.
• Simply assign colors to the groups, sounds, patterns, and scenes, and see the pads and group buttons on the hardware light up in the same colors. Make your kick drums red, for example, and you'll always know which pads play your kicks. Add some color to your performances!
• And with the increased sensitivity of the new pads, you also have a new level of precision at your fingertips.
• When MASCHINE 1.8 is released, all MASCHINE users will get the full version of the modern legend MASSIVE - the synth that gave birth to the earth-shuddering bass tones and speaker-troubling leads that have defined the bass music genre. This monster synth contains 1,300 ready-to-go sounds, all instantly browseable via the MASCHINE hardware.
• MASCHINE's eight control knobs offer direct access to MASSIVE's eight Macro controls, for perfect synergy between hardware and synthesizer, and a lightning-fast workflow.
• The Master section has been redesigned. Control volume, tempo and swing with the new multifunction master push encoder - select modes with the new toggle buttons and accurately click through values without having to look at the screen or display.
• Navigating and scrubbing are much easier, and changing note pitch and detailed tweaking becomes extra-precise thanks to the encoder's superb physical response.
• Now with 47 white, backlit click-buttons and colored transport controls, the Mk2 hardware provides a wealth of physical and visual excitement for intuitive beat making.
• The MASCHINE 1.8 software includes time stretch and pitch shift capability. Stretch smoothly from one BPM to another, aided by the automatic BPM detection. Or stretch your audio to a specific length - to fit one sample to the same length as another, for example.
• What's more, make your beats match harmonically, by tuning your samples with the pitch shift function.
• he latest free software update includes new effects, specially selected for beat production. TRANSIENT MASTER, NI's hugely popular dynamics and mixing effect, has now been fully integrated in the MASCHINE 1.8 software.
• Ideal for positioning drums and percussion, it lets you mix from front to back, giving each sample exactly the right amount of space. New Tube, Tape Saturator and Tube Saturator effects bring the secrets of analog warmth and natural, harmonic compression to MASCHINE, for even greater sound coloring potential.
• The new hardware is a leap forward in usability, reliability and aesthetics. The inverted displays provide higher contrast, a better viewing angle for performance or studio, and a sharper look in dark environments.
• Slightly heavier than before, the controller also works better in a studio set-up and on stage due to the re-worked layout%

MASCHINE is constantly evolving. The latest MASCHINE generation delivers:

• New hardware - now in black or white, with new multicolored pads
• New 1.8 software - free update, with color coding and new effects
• MASSIVE on board - legendary synth for all MASCHINE users
• Customize MASCHINE - new CUSTOM KITS and the MASCHINE STAND

Native Instruments Maschine Workflow Improvements:

• Experienced and new MASCHINE producers alike will appreciate the big time savings from these workflow improvements in the free MASCHINE 1.8 software update:
• Host transport control: Running the MASCHINE software as a plug-in in your DAW*, use the transport buttons on the MASCHINE hardware to control transport in the host software. Important: Requires the latest version of the NI Controller Editor.
• New Browser sample preview mode: Easily scroll through the browser list and pre-hear samples without loading them.
• Revised select screen: Now includes individual note length and velocity editing.
• Auto-write pinning: Pin the Auto-Write button for improved automation recording - tweak with two hands!
• New hardware shortcuts: Select and erase events quickly and easily.
• Panic button: Immediately cuts off all sound from MASCHINE.
• Improved missing sample handling: Now locates files per project - point the MASCHINE software to the location for one missing file, and it automatically resolves other related missing files.
• Sampler play position indicator: See the play marker in the sampler wave display - also shown in the hardware display.
• Save Group with samples: Now you have the option to save Group with samples.
• *Please note that this feature isn't compatible with Pro Tools.