Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Black

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Groove Production Studio

Consisting of pad controller and software sampler/sequencer

Controller:

For PC and Mac
16 Dynamic multi-colour pads with aftertouch
Two high-resolution RGB colour displays
Touch-sensitive rotary knobs for parameter tweaking
Smart Strip for note strumming, pitch bending, effect control and much more
96 kHz / 24 bit audio interface
2x 6.35 mm jack line output
2x 6.35 mm jack line input
Microphone input: 6.35 mm jack (dynamic)
Stereo headphone output: 6.35 mm jack
1 MIDI In
1 MIDI Out
1 Footswitch connection
USB 2.0 port
Power supply via USB 2.0 or power supply (not included)
Compatible with all common DAWs (including Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, Logic Pro and FL Studio) as a VST and Audio Units plug-in
Full multi-core support
Dimensions (W x D x H): 320 x 301 x 41 mm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Colour: Black
Including Native Instruments Maschine 3 software, Maschine Central Library with 7.7 GB of content, Komplete Select and a €25 e-voucher for additional Komplete instruments and effects or Maschine expansions
Suitable case: Art. 494147 (not included)

System Requirements

Shipping Format: Box without Data Storage
License validity: perpetual
Copy Protection: Online Activation
Simultaneous Activations: 3
Windows: from 10 (64-Bit)
Mac OS (64 Bit): 12 - 13
CPU min.: Intel Core i5
RAM min.: 4 GB
HD Storage min.: 9 GB
add. System requirements: Internet Connection for Installation and Activation, USB-Port

Supported Formats

Stand-Alone-Software
AAX native 64-Bit
AU 64-Bit
VST2 64-Bit
VST3 64-Bit

Available since September 2017

Item number 421554

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Akustik Keys/Pianos No

Beat production / Drum machines Yes

Wind Instruments No

Cinematic / Effects No

Chorus / Vocals No

Drums / Percussion Yes

E-Pianos No

Ethno / Folk No

Guitars/plucked instruments No

Loops/Construction-Kits No

Orchestra Instruments No

Organs No

String Bass No

Sampler Yes

String Instruments No

Synthesizer Yes

Vintage Instrument No

Hardware Controller Yes

USB 1

5-pole DIN MIDI 1

Fader 0

Rotary Encoders 9

Audio I/O 1

Transport Function 1

Footswitch connection 1

Bus-Powered 1

Additional Features incl. Komplete Select Software

£375

All prices incl. VAT

Delivery free of charge expected between Monday, 3.02. and Tuesday, 4.02.

Sales Rank

in Virtual Instruments and Samplers

A groovebox with 3rd-gen workflow

Comprising both a pad controller and a software sampler/sequencer, the Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 is the manufacturer's flagship unit: They spent the best part of two years developing this new third generation model. It now offers larger touch-sensitive pads, a high-resolution colour display, and an integrated high-grade audio interface. In addition, the user interface has been completely redesigned for an even faster workflow. The eight touch-sensitive control knobs can be assigned to effects, instruments, sound settings, and contextual menus. Native Instruments' Smart Strip is also phenomenally flexible; this is used for individual fingertip control effects, just like a pitch wheel (to give one example of its many functions). These new features are rounded off with brand new software that will help musicians be more creative and work more effectively.

Pads on the Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Black groove production studio

Entirely intuitive

The clear user interface of the Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 is divided into sections for control, editing, performance, groups, transport, and the pads themselves: There are 16 dynamic, backlit pads with aftertouch, which can be used to play both rhythms and melodies. The row of buttons above the pads can be used to determine whether to trigger all sounds in a group, different notes of a single sound, or certain chords, as well as to create and edit events using the step sequencer mode. The browser, arranger, mixer, and sample editor can be accessed in the control section, while the edit section is used to adjust the volume, tempo, swing, and groups.

Display of the Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Black groove production studio

Creative tool for producers and DJs

This third generation of the Maschine will provide users old and new with a whole raft of production tools, all in one groovebox. And it's not just designed for producing songs, but for live performances too. To add instruments or vocals, a dynamic microphone can be connected to the groovebox via a 6.3mm jack input, and additional external signals can be recorded via the two line inputs (all this material can also be processed as samples). These features serve to make the Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 an ideal creative tool for DJs. The Maschine can be used with a PC or Mac, via power supplied coming from the USB connection; for standalone operation, a power cable is also included.

About Native Instruments

Native Instruments is a Berlin-based company, founded in 1996, which specialises in products for computer-assisted music production. The company develops a wide variety of products: software solutions such as Komplete, which hosts a huge range of virtual instruments that emulate both acoustic and electronic instruments in hi-fi quality, and Reaktor, which lets you create your own virtual instruments – through to hardware products such as beat-making and DJ controllers. Native Instruments' goal is to inspire and encourage musicians with its innovative products. To this end, more than 500 people are employed at the company's headquarters in Berlin and at other locations including Los Angeles, Toronto, Tokyo, London, Paris, and Shenzhen. Since 2023, the manufacturers Plugin Alliance, iZotope, and Brainworx have also been part of Native Instruments.

Unique live performances

The device's performance section offers functions such as Note Repeat and Lock, as well as the aforementioned Smart Strip. Note Repeat enables patterns to be created automatically, while the Lock function can take snapshots of the current settings so they are ready to be reused at the touch of a button. The Smart Strip is equipped with four modes: Pitch, Mod, Perform, and Notes. Notes, reasonably enough, is used when playing notes on the pads; Perform, on the other hand, allows DJs to control any effects they have assigned. To avoid distortion while playing the Maschine Mk3, the device's internal limiter should be applied to the master track. The integrated audio interface can record performances in a quality of up to 96kHz and 24 bit, in addition to which there is a double footswitch (sold separately) that can be connected to the rear of the Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 to control the transport section's Play and Rec functions.

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Excellent tool for creativity

Marc D. 534 10.10.2020

This machine is a killer when it comes to creativity. Not only can you play drum beats, but you can add sounds from other plugins, synths, ... The workflow is easy to master, the pads are very good, and the instrument itself is built to survive long beatmaking sessions.

The application Maschine 2 is very easy to use, and you'll find creating complex stuff in now time. Gone are the days of creating beats with my mouse ! I now have a monster beat machine on my desk !

Oh, and you can of course use it to control Komplete straight from the box itself.

Only drawback - only a few DAWs have the Komplete Kontrol fully integrated, so forget using the Maschine for this task in applications like Reaper :/

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Best hobby for a developer

jed1knyt 27.09.2020

I spend half my day on the computer as a software developer.
Maschine has been my way to escape work. With just the imagination, I can create music. Somehow the finger fidgeting comes very "handy" here, with the beats and all.

Initially, expansions that can be purchased and downloaded from NI-website to bring inspiration. Different genres of beats will give you templates of what's possible.
Eventually other inputs can be incorporated, like real instruments (guitar, keyboard), even organic sounds/noises can be sampled - finger snaps, footstomp, voice, even scratching surfaces.
This devices is amazing.
I'm not a professional music producer, but I feel anyone that's in to music can find this awesome and interesting.
In fact, my 6 & 12 year old daughters love this as well!
I have no issues so far, its perfect for me.
I'm saving up to get the Komplete Kontrol S88 or S61, but for now, I will be purchasing an M32 next.
The guide I used to get started is just the user-manual (downloaded), and Youtube.
If you need a new hobby, get this. Its really fun and the amount of music you can create is endless.
You won't regret this purchase.

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Awesome

saivajr 30.03.2020

This is the second time I buy this product. Only reason being the first time I bought it with some friends and after I moved abroad I had to leave without it. A few months and I couldn't take it anymore.

Very nice build quality, looks and feels very professional.
My only other experience with drum pads are from a cheap midi controller. There is no comparison between the two. Using the Maschine is satisfying and there are plenty of options in the Maschine software to adjust the sensitivity and scaling.
I would not recommend it to anyone not wanting to use the Maschine software as I am sure there are cheaper alternatives to use with your preferred DAW.

With little to no experience, one can get very quickly into making beats or instrumentals in general. Comes with a nice library but most people might want to expand on it, depending on the type of music they make.

Thomann handled everything perfect as usual.

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Maschine MK3

EniGym 02.03.2022

I really like the controller, functional, convenient. Use at home or take to parties.

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Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Black

Groove Production Studio