I used to use an old M-Audio Trigger Finger that was OK, but it required quite the heavy hand to make sound. My main goal was to get something to help me play more realistic drum patterns in less time vs my midi keyboard. I already have a workflow doing that with Ableton, so I'm not sure how much Maschine can bring to the table that Ableton can't already do. I realize Maschine is targeted as being its own production system, mostly focusing on NI libraries of prerecorded clips/loops and maybe some one-shots. I guess there's a part of me resisting getting back into the NI ecosystem, having been burned by previous product support. Thanks again for everyone's help! I'm sure it would have taken me hours to figure out how to put the Mikro Mk3 into MIDI mode and how to change octaves! So unless there's some other setting that can increase the Maschine Mikro Mk3's pad sensitivity, I think I'm going to hold onto the MPD218 and return the Mikro Mk3. While I love the look of the Maschine Mikro Mk3 (esp all those pad color lights) and its build quality, I am also partial to the Akai MPD218's smaller footprint. Whereas the Akai MPD218 by default is set to a very high pad sensitivity and is softer to the touch/less stressful on the hand/fingers. This is most noticeable when playing snare/hihat rolls, where it will miss some hits. The Maschine Mikro Mk3 requires a little more pressure to render a hit, despite setting the pad sensitivity to the highest setting within Maschine 2 preferences. I'm actually very surprised to find that I prefer the pads on the Akai MPD218 over the Maschine Mikro Mk3. So I spent the evening/night setting both up and putting them through the ringer. And if you want pads do yourself a favor and get the Mk3 don’t go mini for the finger drumming lol. The default layout for most drum-kits are spot on but you can always modify and make it a template if you’d like. If there were issues you’d see a lot comments about it. It is designed for live finger drumming the internet is flooded with performances so I doubt you’ll find a huge amount of issues getting into that mode. I always say it’s where I begin my sketches most times. However if you’re patient and give it a chance you’ll find that Maschine’s software is extremely powerful for a groove-based work station rather than a full Daw. Maschine without its software is like a body without its heart, you need it! As for your mapping questions I think you’ll be fine like others have mentioned you have the controller editor. It depends on your workflow and what you’re using, you’ll need a Daw for the stronger sequencing and editing tools which I’m guess you already have. I think while it’s entirely possible to use Maschine as a midi controller you’re dealing with a ton of missing features without the software. Understanding audio interfaces and their impact on system performance Here is a list of links you guys may find helpful.Ĭ has info important to know when using samples in your music Join this group to share your tracks created using maschine with like-minded artists from all over the globe! Posts engaging in illegal activities will get you a warning and then a ban for the second offense Ī hub for maschine users to submit /r/maschine tracks Self Promotion is highly encouraged-good, bad, done or not, it doesn't matter, we can't expand our knowledge and skills without feedback from each other.
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