Free Shipping with no minimum purchase. Learn more »

Cart (800) 222-4700 Español (800) 222-4701

The Roger Nichols Gear Collection
Remix & DJ > DJ Groove Production > Native Instruments Maschine

Native Instruments Maschine

Item ID: Maschine

Groove Production Control Surface with over 6GB of Samples - Maschine Software 1.7

It's Arriving Soon!

We've confirmed with Native Instruments that more of this item are on their way. Please call and place your order now. We will ship it immediately, the very same day we receive it from Native Instruments.

Get more value at Sweetwater

or make 3 easy payments

From Our Research Team:

Hardware and Software Groove Production in One Package

Native Instruments' Maschine combines the power and convenience of computer-based production with the hands-on, "instant results" you get from a hardware groove box! Now loaded with over 6GB of killer sample content, Maschine lets you unleash your creativity like never before! It works as both an instrument and a controller, giving you 16 pads, 11 rotary encoders, and 41 buttons. You can build songs intuitively by layering, sample and re-sample in concert with your computer, and thanks to all new workflow and DAW integration, Maschine is the ultimate groove production plug-in too!





Advanced AU and VST plug-in hosting capabilities, Maschine gives you unheard-of standalone music-making power, and an integrated NIS sound browser provides complete integration with Komplete 8. With this advanced categorical browser, you can find the perfect sound in seconds - even if you have the entire Komplete 8 Ultimate library loaded.

The Maschine hardware is both an instrument and a controller in one. Sixteen illuminated, velocity-sensitive pads form an interface to intuitively make beats, tweak sounds, create patterns and sequence whole songs with the powerful Maschine software. Two large, high-resolution displays with eight corresponding rotary encoders, buttons, and transport controls integrate perfectly with the Maschine software. Maschine also offers full Akai MPC 500, 1000, 2000(XL), 2500, 3000, 4000 file support, as well as REX 2 file format support. There are even two vintage sampling modes built into the Maschine architecture, which emulate the sound of Akai MPC60 and the E-Mus SP-1200.

Maschine comes loaded with over over 6GB of production-ready sounds and patterns. You get fat drum kits and state-of-the-art synthesizer sounds, including vintage MPC 60 kits and classic synth samples from the Moog Voyager, Korg MS 20, and Juno 60. You also get pristine acoustic instrument loops that have been sliced and tagged for your convenience. Maschine features studio-quality effects too, ranging from dynamics processors to beat-mashers, plus mastering tools and a Grain Stretch effect. And all of these effects are 100% tweakable in real time via the hardware controller.

Maschine's pattern-oriented concept frees you from the limits of linear arrangement. Build song "scenes" by layering patterns, and re-arrange the scenes on the fly. Maschine offers external sampling through your computer's audio interface as well as internal re-sampling, precise editing and slicing, auto-mapping, effects and an ultra-convenient browser - all perfectly attuned to the hardware controller. There are 10 new destructive sample editing tools that let you go beyond groove arrangement, turning Maschine into a full sample editing workstation as well as groove production tool, and new slicing tools let Maschine do everything classic groove production samplers could to and much, much more!

Native Instruments Maschine Groove Production Hardware/Software Features at a Glance:
  • NEW in Maschine 1.7 - NIS sound browsing allows for complete integration with Komplete 8
  • AU and VST plug-in hosting
  • Komplete Elements included
  • Combines intuitive sequencer, sampler and over 20 high-quality effects with real-time control and flexible routing into an inspiring Groove Production Studio
  • Dedicated controller with 16 high-quality pads, 41 buttons, and 11 rotary encoders
  • for playing, recording, sequencing, automation and arrangement
  • Fastest workflow with pattern-based arrangement and perfect hardware, software and host environment integration
  • Features step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and auto-mapping
  • Extensive MIDI-mapping capabilities
  • Easy-to-use browser with tagging of kits, instruments, samples, and effects
  • Intuitive automation recording and step automation editing
  • Sampling from external and internal sources with threshold detection
  • Works as a plug-in for any software sequencer supporting VST, AU, or RTAS
  • Program import from Akai MPC 500, 1000, 2000(XL), 2500, 3000, 4000
  • 2 vintage sampling modes emulate the sounds of Akai MPC60 and the E-Mu SP-1200
  • Individual swing for each group
  • 16 velocity levels. Map 1 sound to the 16 pads for dynamic grooves
  • Improved polyphony with choke and legato options on Sound level
  • MIDI pitch bend and CC (i.e. mod wheel) support
  • More than 10 new destructive audio editing tools: normalize, truncate, reverse, fade, silence, cut, copy and paste
  • Revised slicing: preview slices, new Split" mode for adjusting slices
  • REX 2 file support
  • Direct monitoring
  • Improved waveform zooming, scrolling from hardware
  • Sampling page: Ability to remember settings with project
  • Save project with samples to easily share projects
  • Select events from hardware
  • Quiet sound selection: Select a sound without causing it to play-important when performing live
  • Extensive MIDI I/O allows you to sequence your external MIDI gear with Maschine and vice versa
  • Improved GUI navigation from hardware
  • Over 10 new hardware shortcuts for mouse-free editing
  • Load kits without patterns: Hot swap through drum kits without changing the pattern
  • New step mode: Adjust note pitch, velocity and position
  • Custom defaults: inc. pattern length and input quantise
  • Increased performance: Reduced CPU load of many FX
  • Export MIDI files or drag and drop of MIDI files directly into DAW
  • Export pattern as an audio file by dragging and dropping directly to DAW
  • Bypass Maschine's internal sequencer and directly record into your host DAW
  • Group Macro Controls: Assign any parameter of the dedicated group to the 8 knobs on the hardware
  • Over 1 GB of new drum kits and instruments over 6GB of content with more than 18,000 samples total
  • Versions of ABBEY ROAD | '60s and '70s Drums
  • Versions of SCARBEE basses and e-pianos
  • Version of SESSION STRINGS
  • Vintage MPC60 kits sampled by Goldbaby
  • Vintage synth samples (SE-1, Moog Voyager, Korg MS 20, Juno 60) from URBAN ARSENAL 2
  • New Grain Stretch effect-stretch out the break, until you're ready to dramatically drop the beat

The Native Instruments Maschine combines computer-based production with a hardware groove box!
Specification Detail
Depth 11.6
Width 12.6
Height 2.4
Manufacturer Part Number 17924

Can We Help?

call toll-free (800) 222-4700 or E-mail us
to get personalized advice from a Sweetwater Sales Engineer.

Additional Online Resources:

More Recommended Accessories

Reviews

based on 25 reviews

Incredible Maschine

by Dean McFarlane from Snellville, Georgia USA
January 30, 2012
Music Background: Producer
This is truly the MPC killer. I own both Mpc 4000 and the Maschine but i have not used the mpc since I bought this. In just 1 day I was addicted. Simple to use and highly intuitive it makes sampling a... read more [+] breeze. Just push one button and your sample is sliced and mapped to your 16 pads.
The sounds are vast but can be filtered for quick searches. And last but not least the maschine can be run in Mpc60 or Sp1200 mode. What else do you need I am sold. close [-]

The best investment I've ever made with in the last 10 years of making music

by Mattew ItsDizzyBeats Johnson from Fort Wayne In, USA
January 23, 2012
Music Background: Reccording Engineer,Music Producer
Iv had my Maschine for almost 3months now and all i can say is wow. This single device has incressed my workflow significantly, I can make music in a matter of minutes.i can sample beats as good as an... read more [+]y big name producer and you can make your own drum kits with the sampler add to the library add plug ins so many things....once you figure everything out (granted iv had this,this long and still dont konw everything) you will be unstopable!

And yes i thought it was alot of money but its worth every penny!! close [-]

Native Instruments Maschine

by Tunmise Odufuye from Montclair, NJ
December 9, 2011
Music Background: Producer
This is by far the best groove box production right now. It is absolutely wonderful. The sounds are endless and the manipulation you have on this machine and creative are limitless. Native Instruments... read more [+] does a wonderful job importing ideas from other great MPCs and workstations to create what is the future of today and tomorrow. close [-]

A New Standard!!!

by Jae Lawrence from Boston, MA
December 1, 2011
Music Background: Producer/ DJ
The Maschine is really a breakthrough. It makes putting tracks together quick and easy. I was so Impressed with NI's hardware I purchased toe KOMPLETE 8 Ultimate set for expandability with sounds. Eve... read more [+]n if you can't afford more virtual machines there is about 7GB of sounds, samples and loops in the Maschine software.

The only con is the limitations of the software, but then again it's not a complete DAW. But that's where the other features of Maschine come in.

Drag and dropping, MIDI mapping, and the stand alone VST of Maschine make this con a quick work around. I can use Mashine in multiple ways with any DAW...and if you have Ableton...the hardware works seamlessly. .

If you are into producing you will absolutely love the NI Maschine. close [-]

Awesome

by Nick from Madison, WI
November 25, 2011
Music Background: Musician, Recording Hobbyist
The Maschine is awesome. It is super fun to use/play and there are so many different ways to use this thing that I'm sure it would be a great addition to anyones setup. I have completely changed my wo... read more [+]rkflow with this as the center-piece and I haven't really touched any of my other gear since I got this thing.

Everything about the Maschine is intuitive and geared around not having to use the keyboard and mouse for much at all. The software interface is really streamlined too, so when you so do use it it's quick and you never have to stop the music. Buttons, knobs and pads are all high quality.

The stock sounds are great and there are tons of them. I hope to get NI Komplete to put this thing over the edge. My Maschine came with a (very) slimmed down Komplete and the automapping of parameters in the different NI plugins with the rotors and buttons on the Machine rocks. I'm super happy with the Maschine. Love it.

Not convinced? Spend a night watching some of the youtube videos of Jeremy Ellis playing the Maschine live. close [-]
Read more reviews

Also popular

See Also: Beat Machines , Native Instruments , Native Instruments DAW Software , Native Instruments Virtual Instruments: Drum & Rhythm , Native Instruments DJ Groove Production

Native Instruments Maschine

Today's Payment: $209.66
Includes $10 processing fee
Payment 2: $199.66
In approx. 30 days
Payment 3: $199.66
In approx. 60 days

Buy Today, Make

Sweetwater's Flexible Payment Plan is a convenient, interest-free way to buy gear now and stretch your purchase across three budget-friendly payments. Simply choose the "3 Easy Payments" option in your cart, and we'll divide your purchase amount into three convenient payments, billed to your current MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express card. There is a $10 processing fee for using this service, and your billing address must be in the United States to be eligible. It's just another way we make shopping at Sweetwater easy and convenient!

Get your Native Instruments Maschine now and spread out the payments!

Our Customers Say...

My Sales Engineer is the best. If I need it tomorrow, I have it tomorrow. He makes sure everything is in order and that I'm set up right. I've spent a lot of money at other places, too, but I don't remember them calling me to make sure everything's okay.
Nick Moon, Portland, OR

Sweetwater Sound Inc.
5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Get Directions »

Toll Free (800) 222–4700
Español (800) 222–4701
Local (260) 432–8176
Fax (260) 432–1758
E-mail us

Phone & Retail Store Hours:
9–9 Monday–Thursday
9–8 Friday
9–7 Saturday
(All hours listed are
Eastern Standard Time.)

© 2012 Sweetwater Sound Inc. All rights reserved. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Links | Press Releases