It’s a particularly great addition here, bringing an element of expressiveness to the controller which makes up for the lack of parameter/macro rotaries. You can then choose which finance term you'd like to apply for, and change your deposit if you wish. I found it much easier to use my mouse in the software, because the Mikro sacrifices having numerous knobs in exchange for its small footprint.

But at that same time there’s still a few buttons and features I simply haven’t had the time to try – it can do stuff I’m not skilled enough yet to understand.From that standpoint, MASCHINE Mikro is indeed an instrument, even if it’s controlling the computer. Melodies can be played in the keyboard mode, whilst in the Chord mode everything revolves around inspiring sequences. I find myself just focusing on the pads so much more, which are a huge improvement over the mk2/studio pads in size.

Using the 16 pads to play a variety of musical sounds allows me to come up with musical ideas, rhythms, chord patterns or sequences that would not normally be intuitive, or easy for me to play on the guitar or on a traditional keyboard. The powerful editing tools of the Maschine software allow various interventions and fine-tuning of the samples. In contrast next-gen features such as the dual-touch strips that allow for instrument attenuations and strumming effects, thanks in part to the perform FX function.At first, I thought that because of the plastic housing it was going to be just a cheap looking instrument, but to my surprise it is very sturdy and high quality looking. In fact, my current favorite production workflow includes both the Maschine Mikro and the Komplete Kontrol controllers.

You are free to edit this afterwards as well as apply quantisation either during or after recording, but it's all refreshingly uncluttered. You can also use MASCHINE in MIDI mode, as a standalone MIDI interface that will control just any kind of instrument, plugin or effect that receives CC messages. Upgrade to KOMPLETE 14 SELECT and get top instruments and effects, plus 8 Expansions – for a huge saving over the combined cost of everything included. Then when you’re ready for more juice, simply upgrade to the MASCHINE Factory Library, or KOMPLETE 12 Select, and get more top-notch sounds, while making a tidy saving.You’re still “playing” it, and once you find a sound or put together a group of sounds that’s pleasing to your ears, it’s very easy to get lost in the groove of making music, whether you’re sketching out ideas or just being creative in the moment.

Native Instruments have kindly included heaps of features and extras to take your creativity to the next level. Take your finished tracks to the party with the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 – your perfect step from producer to DJ. Not content with resting on their laurels (or indeed any aromatic shrubs), Native Instruments have recently revisited Maschine's hardware to indulge in a spot of careful pruning.Two touch strips are to the left of the keybed for intuitive expression and a 4-directional push encoder deliver one-handed sound browsing and project navigation. By registering the supplied licence in your account with a particular software vendor you are creating a permanent record of ownership so please be advised to make a note of your login details at the time of registration. When you purchase a sofware licence you are effectively purchasing a code that will allow you to use the acquired software on your computer. Instead of the conventional track structure of a typical DAW, Maschine's instruments are arranged into Groups.