Native Instruments’ new Maschine MK3 has color screens and audio jacks
Native Instruments has announced a new version of production and performance system Maschine, as well as the next iteration of its Komplete Kontrol keyboard. The updates for both units were developed in tandem, meant to keep musicians in the groove without depending on outside hardware as much. For Maschine, these updates also mean a more optimized and tactile experience for programming and performing beats on the fly.
Both units have been given quite the overhaul, but excitement for the Maschine MK3 is palpable. Maschine quickly became a beat-making staple after its debut in 2009, featuring a physical interface recalling the Akai MPC that’s coupled with an integrated software production system. Since then, it’s received plenty of...