![]() ![]() The screen now shows all messages as white on black instead of black on white, and is therefore much easier on the eye, and the design of the panel controls has also changed. ![]() The pads themselves were a feature on the original Maschine but they have been improved upon with tight velocity sensitivity, making them a bit more human and expressive. It’s a simple operation to change the colour of scenes and patterns in the software, which is then reflected on the controller itself – an big improvement for those who want to use the Maschine Mk2 on dimly lit live stages. The 16 performance pads and the group pads have coloured backlighting which help you know which elements of your music you are working with. In addition to the software upgrades, there have been some marked improvements in the hardware itself. It’s a useful tool for placing sounds once you get to the mix stage. The latest software also includes Transient Master, a dynamic effect that gives you control over the attack of your sounds, allowing you to soften harsh noises or make others sound more crisp and tight. This can all be done without looking at your computer screen, as now there is an improved raised double screen on the hardware, organised in a logical and simple fashion. The pitch shift feature allows you to tune your samples and loops – this is very handy for manipulating difficult samples that incorporate pitched instruments, or for those with a preference for tuning individual drums so they all play more or less in key. This operation is facilitated by auto BPM detection, and workks very well on testing, stretching a loop from 110 BPM to 120 BPM didn’t bring up any unpleasant glitches. Perhaps the most welcome new features are the time stretch and pitch shift capabilities, which allow you to change your loops and samples from one BPM to another. “Perhaps the most welcome new features are the time stretch and pitch shift capabilities, which allow you to change your loops and samples from one BPM to another”Īnyone who has used DJ controllers in the past will know that the hardware is only as good as the software it controls, and Native Instruments have been gradually improving their software via a series of updates – they’ve now reached version 1.8. Delving into the new software will be a breeze for those already familiar with the original Maschine as it resembles its predecessor closely. The last time the Maschine had such a major overhaul was with the development and release of the Maschine Mikro at the end of 2011, which was a smaller and more compact version of the original (reviewed here at Juno Plus here earlier this year). ![]() It features high quality performance pads for triggering your sounds or launching scenes, loops and patterns without fuss and in a manner that lends itself to those “on the fly” performance choices that can add so much magic in a live environment. Its tough build quality and fast workflow lends itself to live performances – although it still needs to be hooked up to a laptop. But it isn’t just a tool for the studio – it has been designed to help the user get away from the computer and into a more organic and creative head space. Now, with the Maschine Mk2, how exactly have they improved upon the original?įor those unfamiliar with the Maschine production studio, it’s essentially a traditional drum machine backed by powerful sequencing and production software with an extensive sound library filled with top of the line samples. Macintosh HD > Users > *Your User Name* > Library > Preferences > com.native-instruments.*Product Name*.When Native Instruments unveiled their Maschine hardware and software combination it was received with resounding approval across the board.Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > Native Instruments > *Product Name* (folder).Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > Avid > Audio > Plug-ins > *Product Name*.aaxplugin.Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > Digidesign > Plug-ins > *Product Name*.dpm.Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plug-ins > VST > *Product Name*.vst.Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plug-ins > Components > *Product Name*.component.Macintosh HD > Library > Preferences > com.native-instruments.*Product Name*.plist.Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Instruments > *Product Name* (folder).Do you think one of the folders I deleted when trying to uninstall maschine messed something up with the firmware? Again, thank you for so much of your time I really appreciate the help. I deleted the files and folders listed bellow and then reinstalled maschine 2, updated to 2.0.6, but the controller is still not showing up in the controller editor.
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