
In all cases, one of the major selling points of modern Maschine systems is that they offer everything a producer needs to create electronic or sample-based music. At their core, however, the underlying concept remains the same for all Maschine setups – a software production environment paired with a pad-equipped MIDI controller designed specifically for ultra-tight interaction. The core Maschine controller is now on to its third generation and has been joined by multiple variations that offer expanded, stripped-back and alternative takes on the same concept. The range of hardware has expanded considerably too.
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A few highlights have been ' Vintage Heat' and ' Transistor Punch'.
Since the release of Maschine Native Instruments have dished out a number of expansion packs. Hot on the heels of Maschine 1.7 and the new Maschine Mikro this pack promises to inject new life into your beat and groove production. The nice guys at NI have recently released the brand new True School expansion pack.