Native Instruments MASCHINE

Native Instruments MASCHINE is a groove-box style controller and groove-production software package for Mac OS X and Windows. The hardware interface features USB 2.0 and MIDI I/O connections, 16 touch-sensitive illuminated pads, endless rotary encoders, back-lit buttons and 2 large high-resolution displays.

 

MASCHINE delivers groove-box style sequencing, audio manipulation and production with all the benefits of computer software. The software is stocked with a 6GB sample library that includes drum kits, synth sounds, loops and more. The touch sensitive pads make it easy to sequence drum patterns, base lines, loops, etc. An external keyboard controller may be connected via the MIDI I/O connections on the rear.

 

Two large high-resolution displays, intuitive sample search engine and a host of controls provide all the features necessary to program and sequence grooves, without having to manipulate the software itself. With Native Instruments MASCHINE, DJs, producers, musicians and enthusiasts can write production quality grooves quickly and easily.

 

Groove-box controller with 16 drum pads and groove production software

6GB sample library with drum kits, loops and more

Built-in effects for audio manipulation

Stand alone software or plug-in style operation

Bus powered, USB 2.0 port

MIDI I/O ports for an external keyboard controller

High-resolution digital displays

Intuitive sample search library

 

Connections USB 2.0 

MIDI I/O

Controls 2 Displays with 64 x 256 pixels 

16 High-quality, illuminated pads with velocity and aftertouch 11 Endless rotary encoders 

41 Backlit buttons

System Requirements Windows XP (SP2, 32-bit)/Vista (SP1, 32-bit, 64-bit), Pentium or Athlon XP 2GHz, 2GB RAM 

 

Mac OS X 10.4, Intel Core Duo 2GHz, 2GB RAM

Supported Interfaces VST, Audio Units, or RTAS (under Pro Tools 7/8/9*) plug-in, ASIO, Core Audio, DirectSound, WASAPI

Dimensions (WxHxL) 12.6 11.6 x 2.4" (320 x 295 x 60mm)

Weight 4 lbs (1811g)