We've had a huge reaction to MASCHINE+, and plenty of questions about what's possible. In this video, product specialist Boris Mezga answers some of the hottest questions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJZyoZqdq6ewYGg.html

Bought a MK3 two months ago, knowing deep down another device would launch shortly thereafter. And here we are...

Been dreaming of this since MK1

I have both Mk3 and MPC Live. For my $1000+ I spent on the MPC, I have gotten all I needed and expected. Can't count how many times I've had to reinvest in NI because they dole out features with new hardware. I've already bought a Studio, upgraded to Mk3, invested in Jam and Komplete Ultimate. Now they drop a $1000+ new piece of gear that I of course I want, but can't justify buying for just standalone functionality. My MPC has been standalone forever and never once have I felt like I needed to throw another $1000+ at Akai. I love Maschine, but if there's no crossgrade/upgrade I'm more likely to divest.

NI: Ok everybody what do you want improved on Maschine? Us: PLEASE JUST GIVE US A DAMN TIMELINE TO WORK ON!! WE’VE BEEN ASKING FOR A DECADE!! NI: ...A stand-alone version? Ok if you say so :))

I'm as big an NI fanboy as anyone can get... but there are a few things that aren't sitting well with me, regarding these first impressions of Maschine+: 1. The price. No way will people drop $1400 for a standalone Maschine (especially with millions of artists going broke because of this year and the pandemic), when you can buy a MK3 and a used quad-core Dell laptop with an SSD, 16gb of ram, and full HD display (Precision M4700) for a total of only $900. People have made videos of how they do a quasi-standalone MK3 with a custom stand and a hidden laptop with the lid closed (disabling "sleep" mode), underneath it. This is a great option, especially if... 2. There's no battery? None? Not even a port for a future installed battery of some sort? See number 1, above. A Dell laptop and the original MK3 can work without power for 3-4 hours easily. Just take your MK3, laptop, headphones and a short USB cable to the park, connect cable, close lid, and you're golden. 3. If there's no battery, people will go to the MPC Live 2, or stick with the highly-affordable MPC One... which is KILLING it these days. I used to not be an Akai person, but when they released MPC Beats, I got hooked on the workflow. I still think Maschine is better, across the board, but the MPC workflow is appealing. I think it was a wise move for them... and that immediately followed the release of MPC One... it didn't receive a ton of love at first, but people came around to it and now love the thing. Additionally, it can work with a battery bank and adapter. 4. I don't need a touchscreen, but a lot of people asked for one. What makes the MPC One appealing is the large amount of dedicated buttons (which the Live/Live2 does not have) as well as a touchscreen. Pads may be slightly smaller, but that's not a deal-breaker. 5. Lastly, people complained about MK3 not having a phantom power switch for condenser mics. This doesn't, either, so it seems.... I really dig all the Maschines I own (Studio, MK2, MK3, Mikro MK2, and JAM). But I don't think this is going to fly with a lot of people. Just reading through these comments, and the posts at the official Maschine forum... and seeing the amount of dislikes, already... I don't know. I just don't know. What I like--- the (hopefully) improved encoders... the MK3 suffers from smooth to "too loose" encoders right out of the box (I returned two MK3s before hanging onto my main one-- which still has 3 loose encoders, and 5 good ones (been like that since day one).... The main thing people want is the song mode, the arrangement improvements (the stuff that's coming, probably with the release of Maschine+). That's what we need most. Just some food for thought! Still love the whole Maschine thing.

Wow...can’t wait to see more!

2 days ago I went to guitar center and Sam Ashe and they were sold out of MK3. Thank God I decided to just wait. Now look... lol Awesome !!!!!!!

Bought the AKAI MPC Live II three weeks ago and I love it.

Amazing update, stylish and modern. Really in time with the release during everyone is trying to produce own stuff.

Wow… 1,400 USD That is two MPC Ones ._.

I got mine yesterday. I never got myself to use maschine mk2 (I ended up always going back to mouse an keybord) but there's something more intuitive about using maschine+ that makes it so much rewarding.

Great standalone hardware, way to go NI Team!

Great to see NI expanding to standalone universe for some good competition which will result in better products overall. However the price seems totally ridiculous. I paid $1700 for Akai MPC X new, and for $400 extra, feature wise it is incomparable. 8 CV outs / 2 XLR mic preamps with +48V (+ 2 switchable HI-Z line front inputs) + 2 line inputs or switchable Phono inputs / 4 MIDI outs & 2 MIDI in / huge touchscreen / 16 Q-link pots with LED screens and so on....

Ok cool. Now update the software like we all been crying about.

Einfach nur Traumhaft ! 😍

Standalone maschine long awaited

What's funny is I used to fantasise on how to redesign the MK3 for a standalone. I used to always come back to the original design of the MK3 with new internals and that's exactly what you guys have done a great job. The MK3 was quite good looking anyway.

I just lost my mind🤯 I've invested so much into my, Maschine setup....I thought N.I. was dying off. I'm extremely excited to see this, Native Instruments! NOW if you'd like to send me a unit for testing, I'm more than willing to accept your offer😉😂😅

Very cool walkthrough 👌🏼

this looks pretty awesome

I think $899.99 would be fair... $1399.99 is just to much, for what it is. I can dig NI really did step up and give us a STAND ALONE!

I built this myself 2 Years ago with a Zotac mini PC, 7“ Touchscreen and Maschine MK3. Costs about 800€ and had full access to all VST‘s.

HELL YEAH!! For people traveling and for live setups - this is GOLD. Props to the engineering team !! :)

about dang time!

This looks like it has some hug potential as a live performance tool, which frankly the electronic music world is screaming out for. I'm into it.

The fact that they priced this close to what you can buy an MPCX for is just mind blowing. I couldn't imagine not putting a few more hundred dollars down for an MPCX over this.

Gotta say the aesthetic looks dope as hell

Love it!

I knew this was coming. Thought it’d be a little bigger, but 👋.

Boris ... I miss you!

Great beast of machineplus ...soon ill make a review of my beats on the machineplus so stay tunned

That's a Beast!

I am hoping for more videos 👍🏽❤️

Its like reconnecting with your first love who left for college and came back several years later looking better than ever.

It's good and stable my friend has one and he has had no issues but if this has a battery... game changer

Amazing⚡️

Dreams do come true.

Imma wait just incase they build a maschine studio standalone

Good on ya mate x thank you for sharing

this is sick :D

I was ready to purchase this online before I watched this. I kid you not; my credit card is sitting next to me on my desk. But this demonstration is so overwhelming and confusing to me, I'm running away.

Ignore all the naysayers here. Maschine definitely has a number of flaws, and the software is surely in need of improvement. But if you take the effort to learn to use the system, the workflow is amazing once you get into it, as it is! This new Maschine looks like exactly the right next step. If only NI would offer a special upgrade price for existing users of Machine and Komplete!

OMG I am getting this

I'm ready for the DAW improvements for my MK3. I'll probably get a future + iteration, but not this particular version.

Very nice, but… what about multi-MIDI and CV/Gate?

I love you, NI! And, I love Maschine! Immediately pre-ordered.

Just bought one today, have to wait for Christmas Day now, then tunes are us 🎶🎶🎵🎵

This is great! But I think you missed an opportunity with not making it battery powered.

Wow 😲!

days ago I was finding a drum pad controller and that shows up, best choice now absolutely, Maschine+ with the +price.

For the price of Maschine and a computer you can have Maschine + : a standalone Maschine with an integrated less powerful computer inside

I mean, I'm a big fan of Maschine and absolutely love my MK3, but my Live 2 craps all over this thing. I mean, it's cool, but not for $1400.

tremenda makina!!!

It looks very nice

As I have a mk1, a mk3, an a49, massive x, komplete etc. and a ton of expansions, can I just have one please? It will be happy with me.

$1400?!?!?! Screw that!! I already own the mk3 that I won’t be able to sell for half what I paid for to fund this thing. I’m buying the MPC one instead for half the price.

Dat room is awesome

good shit, maybe gonna buy one next year

this is an interesting idea to take maschine out of the studio/laptop, but there are other things I'd like to see - like better intersection/integration with DAWs like Logic. Especially considering many maschine users have a stronger computer than what's in this box. I (still) have a hard time moving from Maschine into a proper DAW to finish (arrange, mix, master) a track. Which moves me into the next big issue - maschine still doesn't seem to have addressed how to make a real track in Maschine vs. loops/beats. Ideas/song is a good start, but... not there yet. I don't need another computer - I need a better integrated experience with the rest of the ecosystem. Sadly this won't earn a pre-order purchase. I hope it's good enough for NI that they can get back to the roots of helping us make and finish songs more in the creative moment (which this does help with, but i quickly get to back to can't finish a track in maschine). Currently I have to come out of creative mode to think about how I get a beat into a DAW to make a proper track. I ❤️ maschine for making beats, but sadly I have not been able to easily integrate into my workflow with Logic. I'm probably the minority but the experience isn't there for me yet.

Congratulations Native 😎👍

I wasn’t sold on this at first, but after thinking about the possibilities and the new level of intimacy with the music making. Hardware that I can make a Komplete composition with and then easily transfer it to my computer for final touches. I placed my order- I am so excited for this. Best hardware offering on the market!

Thank you for the demonstration .Would this eventually facilitate other NI plugins like Arkhis ,Massive X ,Pharlight or third party Kontakt instruments ? This seems to be a good application and the right blend of hardware processing software instruments .

Who's ready for the software version to get even fewer updates? 'Cause that's what's going to happen.

Maschine+ MKII dropping in November 2020. I'd wait.

BORIS is dope AF !!!!! Congrats Native...Love yall !!

it doesn't need a computer because it's a computer by itself...very attractive , looks super cool

Its amazing they keep ignoring the real problem which is the Software functionality itself! The Piano Roll Screen is so tiny you need Glasses to see during extended studio hours.

Does this video say the song clips feature has been recently released (10:43)? Is this a mistake or should I keep refreshing Native Access?

Very Nice !

In time for back to school.

Only one pair of outs, no battery, plus a $1400 price tag is a no for me, dawg.

This looks so sick! Good job NI!

looks very very cool, nice video too.

intresting ..looks good.

I want to know how you use your expansion packs in stand alone mode. Will you be able to put them on the internal or extra storage, as card, via Native access?

This is the final nail in the coffin for NI with me.....

It’s a beast

looks noce!!!

Mpc one: half the price and cv out for my eurorack

Can we get a proper daw? 3.0???

That's dope

That is a nice groove box

So I see the CPU meter hovering around 63 - 69% for the demo track (which doesn't have much going on). Is this just due to unoptimized software or are the standalone limits going to be hit pretty quickly?

It has no battery? At that price point? 🤔😕

Whatever makes you happy. Krazy!! Great job N.I. keep them coming..⚡🎯

Wow 🤩 😊😊😊

Why no touch capabilities when it comes at this price point? Would have made arranging and moving events way more easy. The MPC One has this at almost half the price. And again: Volume knobs on the back ☹️!!! Can we finally record mutes via Automation, nooooo!!!! Thumbs up for the clip function, though 👌!!!

Please tell me that you improved the quality of the Endless Pots !? Are they finally keep the same resistance longer than just a few month ? And keep working without parameter jumps more then 3 Years ?

Fam... I was checking out 'other' stand alone products and you guys announced this literally 20 MINUTES after thinking to myself "When will NI drop one?"... 🔥

Nice video thorough and concise You make me definitely have to get one

No battery power would be a NO GO!!!😔😔😔😔

Please let us connect Maschine Jam directly into Maschine+.

You have outdone yourself Native Instruments, boom.

Officially this is the best groove box, sequencer and music station

Sadly, this device is defined more by its limitations than new capabilities.

And the million-dollar question is: “Will NI eventually port all their synths and fx to this platform and if yes, will you have to pay for them again if you already own Komplete Ultimate”?

It looks good but I use the mk3 in my studio and the steep upgrade price doesn’t justify it for me. I hope it does well as it’s a great product👍

Awesome new product! Congrats to everyone involved.

This will make the limitations of the Maschine software even more evident, especially given the absence of a touch screen and not being able to use computer (in stand-alone mode). Why not just make Maschine and Plugin instruments/fx for iPad and use that attached to hardware controller without screen?