This product is intended for educational use only. Proof of educational status is required.
Maschine combines the flexibility of computer-based music production with the ease of a groove box into one powerful creative tool. Now with a 1.7 update (free for existing Maschine users) that adds a great deal more features to an already versatile piece of kit!.
Maschine 1.7 Education edition
This product is intended for educational use only. Proof of educational status is required.
Create tight rhythms, harmonies and melodies in moments with MASCHINE - the highly enjoyable instrument that combines a pattern-based sequencer, professional sampler, multi-effect unit and VST/AU plug-in host. Everything is intuitively controllable via the fully integrated hardware - once you touch the tactile controller the fun and intuitive workflow takes over, allowing you to stay focused on what matters - the music.
MASCHINE is constantly evolving; the latest 1.7 free update makes it possible to plug any VST® or Audio Unit™ plug in into MASCHINE, with parameters auto-mapped to the controller so you can immediately start tweaking your sounds.
Integrated Concept
Maschine is like the control center that you can play in your production or performance environment, making the most of cutting-edge digital technology.
- With the fully integrated hardware you control all important parameters of the software which is running on your computer
- No need to touch the computers mouse or keyboard - fastest workflow guaranteed!
- Convenient integration as a plug-in into any VST, AU or RTAS supported DAW
- Total recall of all parameters either in standalone mode or as a plug-in
- The hardware features a shortcut for every software function
Hardware
The controller channels your creative impulses into total interaction with the software, offering an ultra-fast workflow, instant portability and a very high fun factor.
- Use the controller to load your samples, effects and plug-ins and control them with the pads and knobs - there’s no need to touch the computer’s mouse or keyboard
- 16 highly-sensitive back-lit pads with velocity and after-touch
- 11 higher-than-MIDI-resolution rotary encoders for true analog feel
- Two 64x256 pixel backlit displays
- Bus powered hardware via USB 2.0, integrated MIDI I/O interface, plus Kensington lock
- Dimensions: 320 x 295 x 60 mm / 12.6 x 11.6 x 2.4"
Sequencer
MASCHINE lets you create rhythms, bass lines, chords and melodies easily, and arrange them into complete tracks on-the-fly.
- Two modes: XOX drum machine step sequencer and MPC®-style live recording
- Clip-based concept for intuitive arrangement of your project into scenes and songs
- Classic groove box functions such as 16 velocity levels, swing (sounds, groups, global), pad-link, and note repeat
- Real-time automation and editing of all parameters of sampler, effects or plug-ins
- MIDI In and Out for sequencing external soft- or hardware, or connecting an external MIDI keyboard for playing complex melodic ideas
Sampler
MASCHINE is based on a high-performance sampler, allowing audio recording of internal or external sources, and precise sample playback.
- Sample-length and number of samples only limited by your computer's RAM capacity
- Polyphony up to 32 voices for each sound, with choke, legato and glide options
- Powerful slicing by transient detection, fixed grid or equal splits with automatic pad assignment
- Destructive sample editing (e.g. truncate, normalize, reverse, etc)
- Convenient import of own samples, REX2 files and MPC® programs
- Vintage Sampling Modes emulating the sound of the MPC60® and/ SP1200®
- 192kHz sample rate and 24bit resolution when using a high-quality audio interface
Plug-in Hosting
Use any Native Instruments or 3rd party VST® or Audio Units™ plug-ins directly inside MASCHINE. You can even hook up combinations: e.g. load MASSIVE* to Slot 1 and GUITAR RIG* to Slot 2 – and tweak them both from the hardware controller - the parameters are automatically mapped to the knobs on the MASCHINE hardware..
Komplete Elements Included
To get you started using plug-ins inside MASCHINE a free copy of KOMPLETE ELEMENTS is included with this update. KOMPLETE ELEMENTS comprises over 1,000 stunning sounds drawn from the flagship KOMPLETE software bundle, including KONTAKT’s vintage ABBEY ROAD drum kit and Vienna Symphonic orchestral instruments, six REAKTOR synthesizers and 35 GUITAR RIG amps and effects.
The controller channels your creative impulses into total interaction with the software, offering an ultra-fast workflow, instant portability and a very high fun factor.
- Use the controller to load your samples, effects and plug-ins and control them with the pads and knobs - there’s no need to touch the computer’s mouse or keyboard
- 16 highly-sensitive back-lit pads with velocity and after-touch
- 11 higher-than-MIDI-resolution rotary encoders for true analog feel
- Two 64x256 pixel backlit displays
- Bus powered hardware via USB 2.0, integrated MIDI I/O interface, plus Kensington lock
- Dimensions: 320 x 295 x 60 mm / 12.6 x 11.6 x 2.4"
System requirements
Windows®
Windows® XP (latest Service Pack, 32 Bit), Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel® Pentium 4® 2.4 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo or AMD Athlon™64, 2 GB RAM
Mac
Mac OS® X 10.5 or 10.6 (latest update), Intel® Core™ Duo, 2 GB RAM
Native 64-bit support for stand-alone and plug-in versions
USB 2.0 Port, 6 GB free disk space for complete installation
Supported Interfaces
- Stand-alone
- VST®
- Audio Units™
- RTAS® (Pro Tools® 8 and higher)
- ASIO®
- Core Audio™
- DirectSound®
- WASAPI™