Two nice iMaschine videos from the realms of Native Instruments
This tutorial explains how to record short one-shot samples to the pads,
and how to record a longer vocal loop using the built-in audio recorder
mode.
This tutorial explains the basics of working with iMaschine, including
navigation within the app, loading sounds, adjusting the tempo, and
programming a simple beat.
More info about iMaschine: http://www.native-instruments.com/imaschine
Going through the Maschine Mikro – all you need to know tutorials
This tutorial explains the basics of browsing and programming drums, synths, and plug-ins to make patterns with Maschine Mikro.
This tutorial explains duplicating patterns, note repeat, the step sequencer, and how to use effects in Maschine Mikro.
This tutorial explains the sampling and slicing functions in Maschine Mikro.
Jeremy Ellis performs on Maschine Mikro + NI’s Transient Master effect
Here’s one more video about the Maschine Mikro sprung out of the NI labs 
Check out finger drumming phenomenon Jeremy Ellis as he performs an amazing live routine on MASCHINE MIKRO, the upcoming compact version of the acclaimed computer-based groove production system.
For more information on Maschine Mikro, go here: http://www.native-instruments.com/maschinemikro/
“Check out TRANSIENT MASTER – a must-have dynamics effect. Uniquely powerful, deceptively simple and extremely useful. The magic wand for mixing drums and percussion.”
Maschine gets a little brother: Micro Maschine
MASCHINE MIKRO is the new cut down version of NI Maschine. This latest addition to the family has the same powerful software and 6 GB+ sample library as its big brother, as well as the same responsive pads on a more compact and portable controller. What is not included are the pots and the big display. But also nearly half the price is removed!
Native Instruments goes IOS
The first ever Native Instruments iPhone® and iPod touch® App is an intuitive and powerful beat sketchpad based on MASCHINE’s groove production studio concept. iMASCHINE is perfect for developing song ideas anytime, anywhere – Play and record drums on the 16 pads, jam a melody on the keyboard, sing on top of your loops via the built-in audio recorder or create your own unique sample banks from any source.
And when you’re done, you can finalize your track in the full version of MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO or directly upload it to SoundCloud and share with your friends.
iMASCHINE will be available at the iTunes App Store for $ 4.99 / 3.99 € from October 1st
Modeselektor on Maschine
Background information: Extremely well-built — you could even open a beer with it.” Modeselektor got their hands on MASCHINE right at the start, and now it’s a central part of their workflow, both on stage and in the studio. Take a look at the awesomely loud, messy spectacle of Modeselektor live in this video, and hear about MASCHINE, MASSIVE, and performing under extreme conditions. The audio is in German, but English subtitles are provided.
Native brings us Maschine 1.7
OK, so now it is official; Native Instruments has announced Maschine 1.7, coming in September.
Maschine 1.7 version builds on plug-in support offered by 1.6, allowing the finding and loading of individual presets from within the Maschine hardware browser, withouthaving to touch your keyboard or mouse.
This furthers the integration between Maschine and Komplete 8, utilizing Native Instrument’s new NIS sound format.
With 1.7, you can browse and load the plug-in presets from all Komplete 8 versions, directly inside the Maschine hardware browser. This is designed so that you can operate Maschine without ever having to touch your mouse or keyboard.
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Mike Huckaby with Maschine 1.6
Mike Huckaby has become the busiest remixer from Detroit in the past few years. Mike has been busy producing music on his two labels, Deep Transportation, and S Y N T H, which are well known amongst underground djs worldwide.
With highly acclaimed deep house productions and remixes for Deepchord, Juan Atkins, Vladislav Delay, Pole, Loco Dice, LoSoul, and Pacou, (just to name a few ) Mike sees no end in the near future. Furthermore, Mike Huckaby has been touring, djing, and teaching music production around the globe extensively.
In this video:
Watch and learn, as Detroit house producer Mike Huckaby creates a deep house track from scratch within minutes, using only Maschine 1.6 and The Mouth.
Get the grips with how to manage sampling in NI’s Maschine
Native’s Maschine: Create tight rhythms, harmonies and melodies in moments with MASCHINE – the highly enjoyable instrument that combines a pattern-based sequencer, professional sampler, multi-effect unit and VST/AU plug-in host. Everything is intuitively controllable via the fully integrated hardware – once you touch the tactile controller the fun and intuitive workflow takes over, allowing you to stay focused on what matters – the music.
MASCHINE is constantly evolving; the latest 1.6 free update makes it possible to plug any VST® or Audio Unit™ plug in into MASCHINE, with parameters auto-mapped to the controller so you can immediately start tweaking your sounds. MASCHINE integrates easily into your computer-based studio set-up. Use the hardware controller to find, load and play sounds, automate parameters and arrange patterns on the fly. Combine this with the ability to control and sequence all of your external hardware instruments, or switch to MIDI mode to control other software. After quickly and intuitively developing your ideas, drag and drop your patterns as MIDI or audio files directly into your DAW to finalize and mix your production. You’ll soon realize MASCHINE is a powerhouse capable of revolutionizing the way you make music.
In this video:
Producer and artist Justin Myracks, aka F Major, demonstrates the sampling capabilities of Maschine, and its compatibility with MPC programs.
Maschine 1.6 in Underworld’s live setup
Underworld are one of the most successful groups to emerge from the UK’s rave scene, releasing records and touring the world for over 20 years. In this video, the group’s Darren Price invites NI into the studio to witness the performance of a new track for Underworld’s live set, created in just one day using only Maschine 1.6.
Native Instruments has updated Maschine to version 1.6. This major update provides the ability for the hardware/software combo to support plug-in hosting for instruments and effects, and bring the product closer and closer to a full-on Digital Audio Workstation.
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