Native Instruments Maschine Studio
NI's flagship hardware/software beat-production machine features a color screen, large jog wheel, LED metering, and includes Maschine 2.0 software.
Overall User Ratings (based on 12 ratings)
Submitted August 1, 2014 by Douglas Clark in Kailua Kona, HI
"Worth the upgrade for me"
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I'm an owner of MK2 that was purchased around 2 years ago, and I immediately thought it was the best studio purchase I've ever made. Now here comes the Maschine Studio with all the fancy buttons and 2 cool color display screens. I purchased this during the NI sale at $799, and at $799, I am more than pleased with my purchase. CPU hog? I honestly can't tell the difference. Now I have to say that when I bought my PC, I knew what I'd be using it for, so I did my research and didn't skimp on the CPU and memory. I'm sure this had made for a better experience when using Maschine Studio. I now find myself with my hands and eyes more on the controller than the mouse pad, and this has no doubt been nothing but a plus for my creativity and productiveness when working. As many have said, I do agree - The possibilities are endless with when it comes to creativity, and with that there is a much stronger learning curve here. But truth be told - If not for the sale, I would've never bought it. As much as I love this piece of equipment, I do think the $999 normal price tag may be asking a bit much especially compared to the other choices in the market.
Musical Background:
Keyboards - Professional producer
Musical Style:
All
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Submitted February 12, 2015 by C. E. Brown in Dallas , TX
"Great investment! "
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One of the best investments I've made to my setup. After adding Komplete is been nothing short of awesome. There is a bit of a learning curve but once you get the hang of it you'll be cranking out his in no time.
Musical Background:
Producer/engineer for almost 10 years.
Musical Style:
Just about every genre.
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Submitted November 3, 2017 by King SCO in Greenville, SC
"I0 months in!!!!!!"
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I've had my Maschine Studio for 10 months now and I'm still amazed by the quality of the hardware and software I've had 2 of my fellow producer friends purchase a Mk2 and Micro after hearing what I created using your products. I would recommend the Maschine Studio to anybody looking to purchase a hardware controller and software.
P.S. I haven't used Fl Studio 1 time since my Maschine came in the mail.
Musical Background:
I have been producing for almost 15 years I play the piano and drums and I have also been a recording artist since the age of 15
Musical Style:
Hip-Hop,Trap,R&B,Experimental Hip-Hop
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Submitted December 31, 2013 by Taurean Smith
"Maschine studio is worth it."
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After learning the 2.0 software the Maschine studio makes life easy. You can literally adjust very sound individually or as a group, set patterns and groups, save samples, open up projects, record samples live as they play, you can even adjust the patterns via hardware. After learning the hardware and software you shouldn't need to look at your computer screen everything is available in front of you on the hardware.
Musical Background:
Been producing music since 2009
Musical Style:
HipHop
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Submitted June 7, 2016 by Donnell Bailey in Stafford, VA
"Maschine Studio Workflow"
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The Native Instruments Maschine Studio is by far the best version of the line. I have two of the Maschine Mark I and have used my buddies Mark II many times and the Studio makes my workflow even easier than before. I went from using my computer screen almost exclusively to almost never looking at it at all. I really like how it’s built and the look. I still would like to see some sort of integrated audio similar to the Akai line or even better allow the studio to access more line inputs than just four. My audio device is a Presonus 32.4.2ai mixer and I can only select four of the 32 input channels to record from. Overall the Maschine Studio is a great purchase.
Musical Background:
I've played one instrument or another my entire life.
Musical Style:
Hip-Hop and R&B
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Submitted June 4, 2014 by Jacob Borum in Detroit, MI
"machine studio"
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Best thing I ever got just a bit a learning evolved to get the most out of it but the possibilities are endless
Musical Background:
10+ yrs music production/songwriter
Musical Style:
All
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Submitted January 14, 2017 by King SCO in Greenville, SC
"Best Music Production Controller On The Market"
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Hands down the Native Instruments Maschine Studio is the best music production Daw on the market. I own a Mpc Renaissance and Fl Studio 12 neither one of those platforms comes even close to the capabilities on the Maschine Studio and the 2.0 software. I am hooked on the Maschine and can't wait for the next hardware unit to be released so I can get my hands on it.
Musical Background:
I have been producing for 15 years and engineering for 11. I am a novice Keyboard player and I also play the drums.
Musical Style:
Hip-Hop,R&B and Trap music
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Submitted January 26, 2014 by DONALD WARD in SANFORD, FL
"MASCHINE STUDIO IS A BEAST"
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I HAVE HAD 2 OTHER BEAT MASCHINES A BLUE TRON LOOKING ONE AND ONE THAT HAS BEEN PRODUCER CHOICE FOR A LONG TIME AND I HAVE THE NEW ONE ANYWAY MASCHINE MAKES ME SUPER CREATIVE I MAKE BEATS NOW THAT TO ME ARE AMAZING BEFORE WAS JUST GOOD BEATS NOW IM MAKING INDUSTRY STANDARD BEATS ITS A LEARNING CURVE TO IT BUT THAT IS TO BE SAID WITH ALL EQUIPTMENT BUT I LOVE THE MASCHINE IF U ARE THINKING OF BUYING IT DONT HESITATE GET ONE
Musical Background:
BEEN PLAYING FOR ABOUT 12 YEARS NOW AND HAVE THE MASCHINE STUDIO,MPC RENIASSANCE AND AKAI MAX 49
Musical Style:
RAP,RNB,HIP HOP, DIRTY SOUTH,TRAP,WESTCOAST
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Submitted April 24, 2014 by Arthur C in Colton, CA
"Machine studio "
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Easy to use, light weight, built sturdy, great sounds and
everything I expected for 1100$.
Musical Background:
I been producing for about 8 years
Musical Style:
Rock, hip-hop, dub-step,electronic, rhythm and blues, and stoner music
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Submitted August 11, 2014 by Todd D in Houston, TX
"Maschine Studio"
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After three weeks of back and forth emails with NI tech support I was never able to get Maschine Studio working with Pro Tools 10 or 11. The item worked fine as a stand alone, but that is not how I like to record so as a result I ended up returning the item and will continue to use the original Maschine. Very disappointed we couldn't get this issue resolved.
Musical Background:
Professional producer and remixer
Musical Style:
Dance, pop and hip hop
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Submitted May 18, 2014 by D Barnabas in Tall, FL
"love it"
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love it
Musical Background:
beat maker
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Submitted April 29, 2014 by Andre B in Princeton, FL
"Simply I candy"
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After you've gotten pass the bright lights, pre recorded sequences, sound files, and witty audio manipulation: If your PC computer is not up to spec your will suffer!! after the second track. with that being said it appears o be another proprietary instruments as if we didn't have enough of that with the earlier days of Pro tools.... I challenge Native instrument to simple not give the impression of a complete studio that changes the game; create one that isn't a skeleton of great IDEA simply presented incomplete. NIce try guys guess I"m stuck with one.
Sound
The name speaks for itself, sound quality i s sufficient for all aspects of production you should quickly find your creative spark. Caution- the notion that their products gobbles are known to overload CPU is infact true.
Features
Overall construction was well thought out to an extent that it might successfully entice the novice and get the attention of the experienced and sceptical Artist. Having purchased and been actively productive with the PMC, Sp12, Asr10 the AKAI 5000 and the Renaissance the features are adequate. I have always been a fan of their guitars Komplete 6 and 9
Ease of Use
Despite the fact that my purchase arrived defective, if your a fan of Komplete's VST instruments you would understand my disappointment .The work flow of the controller is very good. but the CPU usage leaves much to be cautious.
Quality
For the price point of this controllers I would have to say the quality is "Toylike" compared to two other controllers that offer the same specs minus the two Lcd screens I've had the liberty to purchased together one being the PUSH which is outstanding
Value
Not nearly, when their are other brands at the same price point and less that really preform at the level they market and are expected to produce.
Manufacturer Support
There support is overly technical and appeared to be condescending and needlessly repetitive the experience leaves me to question the integrity of the company and to be highly cautious of their products.
The Wow Factor
It's simply I candy, bright lights, nobs and LCD screens; everything a kid likes i have to say is's definitely a work of Art in progress.
Musical Background:
Performing Artist, Professional Dreamer
Musical Style:
Retro, Hip Hop, Blues, Electronic
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