• MASCHINE combines sampler, sequencer, effects and a fully tagged 6 GB sound library with a genuine hardware user interface
• MASCHINE works as standalone application or fully featured plug-in (VST, AU or RTAS) featuring total recall
• Unlimited Undo and Redo
• Open several plug-in instances of MASCHINE in your host sequencer and control them with the same hardware unit
• Extensive MIDI connectivity allows to bypass the integrated MASCHINE sequencer and fully use the hardware, sampler and effects within the DAW of your choice
• 8 separate stereo outputs (16 mono outs)
• MIDI out feature allows to sequence external MIDI hardware and software directly from MASCHINE

User Interface

• The controller channels your creative impulses into total interaction with the software, offering a very high fun factor with mouse-free operation at every level.
• MASCHINE provides the ultimate integration of hardware and software, using a genuine protocol for advanced control possibilities and full visual feedback
• The instrument is fully usable without looking at the computer screen or touching your mouse
• Hardware shortcuts for rapid navigation through your project and editing of patterns: Octave or Semitone up / down, Nudge right / left, Quantize full / half, Copy / Paste, Clear Automation / Events, Undo / Redo, Compare / Split
• Macro Controls for controlling several parameters of different sounds of one group on one page, i.e. with the MASCHINE controller or via host automation
• 2 backlit displays with 64x256 pixels
• 41 backlit buttons
• 16 high-quality, illuminated pads with velocity and after-touch
• 11 endless rotary encoders offering true analogue feel through higher-than-MIDI resolution
• Instantly switchable to a fully featured MIDI controller (including MCU support)
• Controller Editor included: MIDI mapping via customizable instrument templates
• Integrated MIDI I/O interface
• Bus powered via USB 2.0
• Kensington lock
• Dimensions: 320 x 295 x 60 mm / 12.6 x 11.6 x 2.4" (fits into a vinyl carrier bag)
• Weight: 1811 Grams / 4 lbs

Studio Integration

• MASCHINE provides seamless integration as a plug-in to your host sequencer. Produce the whole song in MASCHINE or move it to another sequencer for further processing and arranging.
• MASCHINE offers the same incredible feature set both as a standalone application and as a plug-in within any DAW or sequencer that supports VST, AU or RTAS
• As a plug-in, MASCHINE retains all of its capabilities including total recall and routing up to eight stereo outs to your host's mixer
• Triggering scene switches via MIDI allows for easy integration of your project into a host environment
• Export MIDI files or drag and drop of MIDI files directly into DAW
• Drag and drop of audio. Export pattern as an audio file by dragging and dropping directly to DAW
• DAW recording of MASCHINE events. Bypass MASCHINE’s internal sequencer and directly record into your host
• Group Macro Controls: Assign any parameter of the dedicated group (filter, pitch, any effect parameter) to the 8 knobs on the hardware
• Export audio files: Bounce individual files from all patterns, groups, scenes or the master channel
• Drag and drop export: Groups can be exported as audio files to your sequencer simply with drag and drop
• Import audio or REX files: Drag and drop sounds from your hard disk to the MASCHINE browser
• Instant navigation: Open several instances of MASCHINE in your host sequencer and easily switch between them using just one controller
• MIDI In and Out Mode: Send patterns as MIDI output in order to play other music software or hardware with MASCHINE - or trigger MASCHINE sounds from any external MIDI source

Full Featured MIDI Controller

• Extensive MIDI I/O: sequence your external MIDI gear with MASCHINE and vice versa
• Easily assign any button, pad and knob to a MIDI function – from software to hardware synths, samplers, sequencers and effects
• Switch control from MASCHINE to other gear instantly with a dedicated hardware button
• Pre-produced templates for many Native Instruments and third-party instruments included
• Easily create your own custom MASCHINE Controller settings using the included MIDI mapping software
• DAWs with Mackie Control Universal (MCU) support can be controlled easily with the MASCHINE Controller.

Sequencer

• Two complementary modes: Step Sequencer and Realtime Recording
• One-touch Note Repeat with 4 customizable speed settings
• One-touch automation while recording as well as automation editing for each step
• Clip-based concept for intuitive arrangement of your project into Scenes
• Each project can contain 512 different patterns and a total of 128 individual Sounds in 8 Groups
• Unlimited pattern length and number of events / notes
• 960 ppq sequencer resolution
• Compare and Split function for quickly adding variations of patterns
• MIDI In / Out with support for note events, pitch bend and mod wheel
• Flexible global swing parameter plus individual swing setting for each group
• Grid settings: Off or note values from 1/1 to 1/128 (including triplets) for Step Sequencer, Note Repeat and Quantization
• Optional Quantization by 50% to keep the human touch when recording patterns
• Bounce Patterns, Groups, Scenes or the Master channel to WAV/AIFF files in 8, 16 and 24 bit
• Export Patterns as MIDI or audio via drag & drop to your host sequencer
• Record count-in and adjustable metronome volume
• Sync mode: MIDI clock (master and slave)

Sampler

• Integrated external and internal sampling for recording external audio or the MASCHINE output
• 192kHz sample rate and 24bit resolution when using the AUDIO KONTROL 1
• Sample-length and number of samples only limited by harddrive capacity
• Auto-start recording with threshold detection or sequencer sync, clean resampling of loops in pre-selected length (e.g. 4 bars)
• Powerful integrated slicing with automatic pad assignment: Slice manually or by transient detection, grid or equal splits
• Preview and individual editing of slices
• Internal destructive audio editor: truncate, normalize, reverse, DC fix, fade in & out, silence, duplicate, cut, copy and paste
• Extensive modulation: velocity, envelope, mod wheel and LFO as modulation source for pitch, start, LFO, drive, cutoff and pan
• Polyphony up to 32 voices for each sound, with choke, legato and glide options
• 16 Velocity Levels: Map a sound to the 16 pads in different velocity levels
• Convenient editor for mapping of sample layers to velocity and key values
• New Vintage Sampling Modes emulating the sound of MPC60 / SP1200 including optional filter settings
• REX2 file import with slicing information
• Import for MPC 500/1000/2000(XL)/2500/3000/4000

Sample Library and Browser

• A sophisticated and easy–to-use tag-based browser gives you instant access to any sound, loop and instrument from the extensive library.
• 6.2GB of factory content providing over 18,000 samples
• Over 5,000 drum samples, 403 sliced loops and 388 fully playable sampled instruments
• In comparison to a classic hardware-only setup: Total library size only limited by harddrive capacity
• Browse and search for projects, patterns, kits, sounds and effects by key words or tags
• Quickbrowse for super-fast finding and stepping through similar sounds per pad using the controller
• Swapping kits while keeping patterns for trying out your beat with new sounds
• Quiet sound selection for performance situations
• Save Project With Samples: Easily share and collaborate on projects

Effects

• MASCHINE's built-in effects section contains a powerful arsenal of studio-quality effects to shape and supercharge your sound.
• 22 integrated studio-quality effects with flexible routing options
• 2 effects units each for every sound, group and the master slot, applicable to external inputs as well
• Multi-effect chains possible by combining effects into their own group, 2 Send Effect channels for each Group and Sound
• Dynamics: limiter, maximizer, compressor, gate
• Modulation: chorus, flanger, phaser, FM, freq shifter
• Filtering: filter, EQ
• Spatial and reverb: Reverb, metaverb, ice, reflex
• Distortion: saturator, distortion, lofi
• Delay: beat delay, grain delay, grain stretch