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Native Instruments Maschine MK2 (Black)

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Model: Maschine MK2 Type: MIDI Controller
MPN: 21949 EAN: 4042477219499


The Native Instruments Maschine MK2 is the latest edition of the renowned hardware/software system by Native Instruments, featuring velocity-sensitive multi-colour pads and redesigned LCD displays. The Maschine MK2 helps to improve your workflow by giving you everything you need to produce, arrange and edit music, while minimising the need to bounce between computer and your controller. Ideal for amateur and professional digital musicians alike, the Maschine MK2 opens up a whole world of possibilities. Additionally the Maschine MK2 offers you a choice of either a black or white finish, ideal for colour coordinated setups.Fusing the hands-on tactile advantages of traditional hardware grooveboxes with the immense flexibility and intuitive workflow of Native Instruments' premium software, MASCHINE opens up new horizons in groove production. The sleek yet rugged hardware controller is perfect for stage or studio, while the vast library of kits, instruments and effects are your inspiration for lively, dynamic grooves.Perform in ColourThe new colour-coding lets you 'see' your sounds, and it will turbo-charge your workflow. Simply assign colours to the groups, sounds, patterns, and scenes, and see the pads and group buttons on the hardware light up in the same colors. Make your kick drums red, for example, and you'll always know which pads play your kicks. Add some color to your performances!With the increased sensitivity of the new pads, you also have a new level of precision at your fingertips.Fully MassiveWith the Maschine MkII you'll get the full version of the modern legend MASSIVE - the Synth that gave birth to the earth-moving bass tones and speaker-troubling leads that have defined the bass music genre. This monster synth contains 1,300 ready-to-go sounds, all instantly browseable via the MASCHINE hardware.MASCHINE's eight control knobs offer direct access to MASSIVE's eight Macro controls, for perfect synergy between hardware and synthesizer, and a lightning-fast workflow.New Master SectionThe Master section has also been revamped. Control volume, tempo and swing with the new multifunction master push encoder - select modes with the new toggle buttons and accurately click through values without having to look at the screen or display.Navigating and scrubbing are much easier, and changing note pitch and detailed tweaking becomes extra-precise thanks to the encoder's superb physical response.Now with 47 backlit click-buttons and coloured transport controls, the Mk2 hardware provides a wealth of physical and visual excitement for intuitive beat making.Time Stretch and Pitch ShiftThe MASCHINE 1.8 software includes time stretch and pitch shift capability. Stretch smoothly from one BPM to another, aided by the automatic BPM detection. Or stretch your audio to a specific length - to fit one sample to the same length as another, for example.What's more, make your beats match harmonically, by tuning your samples with the pitch shift function.New EffectsThe latest free software update includes new effects, specially selected for beat production. TRANSIENT MASTER, NI's hugely popular dynamics and mixing effect, has now been fully integrated in the MASCHINE.Ideal for positioning drums and percussion, it lets you mix from front to back, giving each sample exactly the right amount of space. New Tube, Tape Saturator and Tube Saturator effects bring the secrets of analog warmth and natural, harmonic compression to MASCHINE, for even greater sound colouring potential.New Stylish Look and FeelingThe new Maschine MkII is an aesthetically Pleasing leap forward in usability and reliability. The inverted displays provide higher contrast and a better viewing angle for performance or studio, and a sharper look in dark environments.The unit itself is slightly heavier than before, the controller also works better in a studio setting and on stage due to the re-worked layout of the controller's USB-connector and MIDI I/O - less risk of accidental unplugging. Plus the new rubber feet means increased grip on the desktop, keeping the hardware firmly in place during even the most aggressive beat routines.Workflow improvements:Experienced and new MASCHINE producers alike will appreciate the big time savings from these workflow improvements in the free MASCHINE 1.8 software update:Host transport control: Running the MASCHINE software as a plug-in in your DAW*, Control transport in the host software with the transport buttons on the MASCHINE hardware. Important: Requires the latest version of the NI Controller EditorNew Browser sample preview mode: Scroll through the browser list easy and pre-hear samples without loading themRevised select screen: Now has velocity editing and individual note length.Auto-write pinning: Pin the Auto-Write button for improved automation recording and tweak with two hands!New hardware shortcuts:Easily select and erase events quicklyPanic button:Cuts off all sound immediately from MASCHINEImproved missing sample handling: Now locates files per project - point the MASCHINE software to the location for one missing file, and it automatically resolves other related missing filesSampler play position indicator: See the play marker in the sampler wave display - also shown in the hardware displaySave Group with samples: Now you can save Group with samples*Please note that this feature isn't compatible with Pro Tools.Komplete 11 SelectWith the release of Native Instruments Komplete 11 series, Native Instruments now include Komplete 11 Select as standard with all Maschines. This gives you the ability to get started straight out of the box, giving you a range of premium-quality virtual instruments and studio quality effects. Komplete 11 Select comes as a downloadable software once you have purchased the Maschine. Native Instruments Komplete 11 Select is a collection of some of the best virtual instruments and effects on the market, supplying you with the best of Komplete instruments. The Komplete 11 Select bundle features 45 different products with everything from synthesizers and classical sounds to high-quality effects and mastering tools. Compiled with professional digital musicians in mind, the Komplete 11 bundle features everything you will need to produce high-quality productions from your favourite DAW.Industry-standard groove box workflowSampler, arranger, mixer, effects, and more16 highly sensitive, multi-colour performance padsTwo high-contrast displays with 64x256 resolutionEight display knobs to tweak parameters and browse presetsBrowse, scrub, and adjust tempo, volume, and more with intuitive push encoder23 high-quality effects for instant sound enhancementStep sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and auto-mappingExtensive MIDI-mapping capabilities to control other hardware and softwareEasy-to-use browser with tagging of kits, instruments, samples, and effectsIntuitive automation recording and step automation editingSupported InterfacesStand-aloneVSTAudio UnitsRTAS (Pro Tools 9 or higher)ASIOCoreAudioWASAPISpecificationsPhysical SpecsDimensions:Width: 320 mm / 12.6"Length: 295 mm / 11.6"Height: 65 mm / 2.6"Weight: 1.8 kg / 4 lbsSystem RequirementsWindows: Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2 GB RAMMac: Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7 (latest update), Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAMNative 64-bit support for stand-alone and plug-in versionsUSB 2.0 Port, 11 GB free disk space for complete installationThis product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.