Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Black

Name: Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Black
Brand: Native Instruments
SKU: 795396
Price: 589 EUR
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Rating: 9.4 (19 reviews)

Review is 9,4 out of 10, based on 19 reviews.
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Key specs

	Number of drum pads	16
	Velocity-sensitive drum pads
	Step sequencer
	Programmable rotary controls

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Pros and cons

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The Maschine MK3 seamlessly integrates with all Native Instruments software.
You can read useful information from the 2 high-resolution color screens.
Thanks to the 96kHz and 24-bit audio interface, you can record sound from hardware, such as synthesizers.
To get the most out of your Maschine, you have to connect the controller to your computer.

Description

The Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 is a MIDI controller that you can use as sampler, thanks to the software. You can use the controller immediately, because the MASCHINE seamlessly integrates into all other Native instruments software. You can read useful information from the 2 high-resolution color screens. This way, you can check out the software's parameters and read the sound waves of your samples. Thanks to the integrated 96kHz and 24-bit audio interface, you can record the sound of hardware, such as synthesizers. The speakers can be connected to the output channel. This proves useful when you don't have an audio interface on hand. You have even more control over your sounds thanks to the touch strip, the velocity-sensitive drum pads, and the touch-sensitive dials.

Included by default

Manual
USB cable
Adapter
Registration card for MASCHINE software
Registration card for MASCHINE Factory Library
Registration card for Komplete 11 Select

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Review is 10 out of 10.

Not only for beats, also for all other instruments.

Software is top
Built-in sound card
Power over USB
Very extensive, maybe too

Fantastic device, more than just a "beat maker". actually for all kinds of music, only (unfortunately) the emphasis is not on that. From simple beats to elaborate arrangements, everything is possible. take some time to discover what the possibilities are and youtube is full of instructions

Review by:
Herbie Vos
Date:
4 December 2017
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

I am very satisfied with it

You can make a song on the mk3 like this
Not difficult (it's my first machine)
You can't stop making beats

You can control a lot of plugins via the mk3 Step sequencer also works great I'm experimenting with a lot of new instruments now since using the mk3

1 tip I use a laptop support because it is quite flat in itself

Review by:
Nick
Date:
23 March 2018
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Very comprehensive and capable device that requires some res

Many, many possibilities
Bright (customizable) displays
The drum pads are the absolute best you can get
Many, many possibilities

The device basically has 2 modes:

The default mode in which it is essentially a very complete hardware controller for the included Maschine 2 software.

MIDI mode as a stand-alone midi controller. In addition to the pads, all push and turn buttons turn into midi controllers.

If, like me, you're looking for the very best drum pad experience, you've come to the right place - in MIDI mode. In addition, the Maschine 2 software turns this thing into an insanely expanded production platform with VST support. You could think of it as a modern incarnation of the Akai MPC.

Integration with your favorite DAW in which you use Maschine 2 but also want to use it as a MIDI controller quickly becomes a step more complicated and even for a seasoned producer it will probably take some searching (Manual readings required!), but there is so much that there is probably always find a suitable solution.

The only two downsides I can think of are that you can't go out in the sun without a laptop with this thing as it doesn't work stand-alone, and while MIDI mode doesn't require the machine 2 software, it does need to be installed to run it. to put things in midi mode. If you want to quickly tap into another computer or laptop, this can be a bit annoying.

Review by:
Guido Maat
Date:
27 September 2018
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	795396
	Manufacturer code	MASCHINEMKIII
	Brand	Native Instruments
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty
	Old product returned for free

General properties

General properties
	Step sequencer
	Sampler recording function

Display

Display
	Built-in screen
	Color screen

Drum pads, buttons, and faders

Drum pads, buttons, and faders
	Programmable drum pads
	Backlit drum pads
	Velocity-sensitive drum pads
	Number of drum pads	16
	Rotary knobs
	Number of rotary knobs	9
	Programmable faders
	Programmable push buttons
	Touch strip
	XY path

Filters and effects

Filters and effects
	Filters
	Filter type signal	Digital
	Filter curve	Band pass, High pass, Low pass, Notch
	Effects
	Effects type (DJ)	Only through the software

USB connectors

USB connectors
	USB port
	Number of USB 3.0 connectors	1
	Number of USB ports	1
	USB version	USB 3.0
	Number of USB ports (side)	0
	USB function	Data transfer, Software updates
	Number of USB ports (front)	0
	Number of USB ports (back)	1

Wired audio connectors

Wired audio connectors
	Headphone jack
	Type of headphone connection	[6.3mm jack]
	Number of headphone jacks	1
	3.5mm mini jack connector
	6.3mm jack line connector
	Number of 6.3mm inputs	4
	Number of 6.3mm outputs	2
	Brand specific breakout cable
	Microphone connector

MIDI connectors

MIDI connectors
	MIDI input
	Number of MIDI inputs	1
	MIDI output
	MIDI throughput
	Number of MIDI outputs	1
	Number of MIDI throughputs	1

Memory card

Memory card
	Memory card reader

Audio software

Audio software
	Audio software included
	Included audio software	Native Instruments Komplete Elements

Power supply

Power supply
	Power source
	Power connector input type (female)	Other brand/product specific
	Power supply type	Power grid
	Universal voltage

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Depth	30,1 cm
	Width	32 cm
	Height	4,1 cm
	Weight	2,2 kg
	Color	Black
	Material	Metal, Plastic

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Not only for beats, also for all other instruments.

I am very satisfied with it

Very comprehensive and capable device that requires some res

Specifications

Product

General properties

Display

Drum pads, buttons, and faders

Filters and effects

USB connectors

Wired audio connectors

MIDI connectors

Memory card

Audio software

Power supply

Physical properties

Product information

Key specs

Pros and cons

Description

Included by default

Reviews

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Most helpful reviews

Not only for beats, also for all other instruments.

I am very satisfied with it

Very comprehensive and capable device that requires some res

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