I love the Maschine been working on it for about 6 years and hard to use anything else. I’m team Maschine. Still learning things on its work flow is 💨.
There are aftermarket pads that give you that MPC feel for the Maschine. The most useful thing that I found that helps me is I found the MPC metronome/click sound as a .wav. I put it into a folder and pointed maschine to it and its amazing how something that simple change the way my beats felt being made. Those two changes took the machine to a new level.
We used to use an Akai MPD32 then we got the NI mk3, it's been all up hill from there. Felt like we went from a regular car to a luxury car overnight! We love the mk3. If NI come with an mk4 we will definitely make the upgrade!
I still have the original MASCHINE and still love it! I still use it in 2023! I want the MK3 because it’s time for an upgrade! Also, I agree with you about the touch screen!
The touch screen is not NI flow. Maschine was for hardware heads that likes to touch their stuff. As far as the sound it was meant to be clean or dirty as you like. For your purposes I would use the -6 limiter on all kicks and snares the s1200 lo on snares and roll off everything above 16k on every project . That pretty much gives you close to the eps sound. another trick is to resample +4 with the 1200 modeler on and then slow down the new sample and chop that up. You get the alias effects and if you use the 6 limiter preset you have a lot of transient power.
I have been a Maschine user since MK1 and in the beginning it was meeeah but, as time went on NI just kept getting better an better. I had a MPC touch but the keygroups alone just made me wanna reach for the Maschine. I do have to agree sound wise MPC does hit different IMO. The workflow on Maschine and the seamless intergration with all there products keeps me hooked. I use a Maschine Jam to sequence and arrange with lightning speed!! The Jam along side the MK3 is the fastest workflow I have ever seen. One thing that I wish they had is a cutting tool when working in piano roll but all in all im happy. We need a cook up video with the MK3 soon brother!
Pure drip, certified gold, trill rays, and many other expansions are amazing. Also check out the 2 expansion bundle for $99. 40’s very own keys and drums. Just got it the other day. Have you tried chord mode? You can go with harmonized, or select tons of major and minor variants…I have the Komplete 13 Ultimate Collectors Edition. It’s amazing.
Bolo, you are the truth Bruh!!! You are the Homey that is not afraid to give us a honest, raw insight to digital creation hardware, DAW's, plugins and I just trust your off the top view of all things digital. THANK YOU!!!
I have both Maschine plus and mpc x , two totally different workflows! I do different things on different ones! Maschine gives you a lot to work with as far as sounds and expansion packs. Mpc was more beginner friendly to me though.
@@Mendomi why do you have 2 of each? ONE and Live do the same just battery/speaker difference. Plus and Mk3 do the same just one standalone and one with pc.
You can do most of everything straight on the MK3 without looking at the computer screen or using the mouse. I often keep turn my screen off or keep a desktop wallpaper on and just work on the Maschine. It has 99% of the same functionality as the Maschine+, so it's great as an independent unit. I have been using the maschine software and haven't had crashing issues while using it. Very rarely when i switch between projects it has crashed on me. I use a Steinberg ur22c audio interface instead of the internal audio interface on the MK3. The MK3 audio is pretty decent but the Steinberg makes a difference. Also if you turn over to the dark side the S49 MK2 or S61 MK2 is a killer combo because it basically does the same things as the MK3, so it doesn't matter if you are using the keys or the pads you'll always have what you need and then you can benefit from having two screens so you can have instrument knob control on the keys and the mixer window on the MK3 for example.
I think Maschine works best when used with the computer even though sometimes I don’t like being tethered to it. That’s really Native Instruments forte, and it’s at its best used that way. Also Bolo, I always use the saturation plugin that comes standard in the Maschine effects. They can definitely give your music more weight. I’m fond of the tape setting especially.
Guys any thoughts on what has the best quality in terms of Akai professional compare to Native Instrument the sounds, people often claim akai sounds plse comment openly and honestly thank u
@@professahbruno1578 So, do you like or dislike the sounds that come with current MPCs? If you don' t like them or Akai' s expansions check out 3rd party sound packs/libraries, e.g. from The Drumbroker. I really like the Marco Polo and the Cookin Soul Kits.
@@MakingMadBeats akai sounds are great full bodied as it sounds really impactful, am not sure I can say the same for NI maschine mk3 or plus or studio as have not used them before however am aware that the komplete volumes are quite in the league of their own, the NI ecosystem works well if you of course have their products fair enough, am going to stick to Akai I guess
I recently bought FL because of how easy it was to arrange. I recently found a $200 MPC Touch, so I’ll eventually be back to MPC Software. Other than all the packs I’ve bought, I don’t miss MPC Software at all.
@@DocKaosBeats is more eazy, than on the mpc. but when you have daw example Studio One from Presonus. This Daw is a game changer for arrange. Machine make a lot fun, but arrange is not the best.
I’m a 20 yr MPC user. Just got mk3 in January. I love it. Completely agree about the “sound”. MPC just has a certain thump to it. I use MPC for “beats” and sample based vibes and Machine is for TV/Film
I love that you always keep it real and unbiased in your reviews and the information comes from a clear, high level of experience over time and that really shines through which definitely earned a sub for me. I'm looking to get started producing my own beats so I can rap over them and tbh you sold me on the mk3 with this vid it's like $200 cheaper than the MPC One and for a beginner the ease of use and flexibility seems to be the way to go, and alot of the cons as you mentioned seemed to be a preference based on what you're personally used to and not the lack of preformance from the Mashine except for the software crashes which can be fixed via future updates. Keep killing it out here man!
I have the MK3 and the Live 2 and they inspire me differently. With the MK3 my creativity flows so much easier because of the sound library and workflow…the results of what I make is freer than what I make on the MPC….especially since these days I sample much less…if I had the plus I would probably use it more because of this…also because I’m more familiar with Maschine, I had it first. However the sound on the MPC is warmer and punchier. You can get there with Maschine with some clever mixing. I do prefer the workflow of Maschine but I have warmed up to the Akai workflow as well. I’m happy to have both. I also have the Force. I like that one as well.
I have both and you are right. I get the workflow of Maschine much quicker but the MPC has a sound to it. However, I always go with Maschine because I can get an idea going quickly.
The Maschine is Dope... BUT.... I'm glad you kept it real and actually listed things your DIDN'T like! Salute to you Bolo for not being ANYONE'S fanboy just to get FREE equipment! Your integrity on CZcams is your livelihood! SALUTE, BRO!
BOLO ! I HAVE TO SAY that you're not only a great dude but you're also a big CZcamsr. I speak as a sound designer and mpc owner and user and also when I learned at my school I frequently used the maschine. from my experience I can say FO SHO that the mpc is much more complicated but when you get it... it's another love. with the maschine you get to understand very quickly as everything is in front of you. but you get limited soon as you hit that spot of knowing everything of what to do with it. not happen to me in akai that's why I chose to buy the MPC and I'm so happy with my choice. shoutout to the young hip-hop producers and sound engineers and technicians
Going to try that, sounds good! If you don’t mind, what does your master chain typically look like, maximizer+limiter+compressor?! I’m trying to learn good mixing, starting to use Izotope also.
I love the Maschine. It has great work flow options. My biggest problem is the maschine software crashes and freezes. One Omni and maybe an Arturia and group kit is all it takes. My Mac is also new. Hopefully we get M1 support soon
Check your Native Access....I believe M1 support just came out. I haven't had any issues with freezing until the most recent update which causes some lag in response....VERY annoying and hope its fixed soon.
I bought the plus and I was having quite a few issues with it… I just pulled it back out about 2 weeks ago after putting it up for about 6 months…. My fav thing about the Maschine is putting a sample in it turn audio and gate… watch how to can take a sample and turn it in to something very unique by playing them pads
Maschine software isn't M1 native yet. That is probably why you've had some crashes. I've been using Maschine for 11 years and have had zero crashes. This is on Windows pcs.
the pads are dope my little daughter uses them and i have never any crashes or freezes and i can agree with the port . they should have touch but it works and i phone still catching up and yea it can do mpc mode.
I think when you talk about “the sound”, if you’re using the factory content, then it might not have the MPC sound. If however, you’re using the same content on both a Maschine and an MP with the Mac/PC software - say from somewhere like Splice or Loopcloud - then you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference. The main difference will come when sampling through the analog audio inputs due the whatever A-to-D and D-to-A converters are in use.
Ive been using Maschine and only the maschine since it first came out back in 2012. honestly, I feels it's a better platform than the MPC when you combine the whole seamless Komplete library integration, komplete kontroller, and overall fast workflow. I simply love the fact that I can bang out a full arrangement in minutes with several effects on the sample and groups and not worry about CPU overload messages!!
I have the Maschine Mk2 and most of the sound packs which are amazing. The Machine pads take a while to get used to. Something about the workflow that stops me using it more. Definitely different. I use Maschine more when doing R&B. MPC for HipHop.
I have bought the Maschine five times one of them was a plus I had a love-hate relationship with it but I realize I really loved it at the end and bought it for the sixth time. I also have the MPC live 2 I always have a love for it because that’s what I started on when I left my FL studio days linear days … at the end of the day they are both great to have for their own special abilities … 🔥🔥🔥
This the one I’ve been waiting for Bolo!!! I can’t wait to hear your opinion about this, Are used exclusively in wonder if I missed the bus by going with this as opposed to fruity loops or other daws when I stop using the MPC hardware
I sold my MK3 to Guitar Center. At the end of the day, you have to use what's best for your workflow. I understand people like hardware controllers in their workflow. As you stated it's 2022. Your laptop/desktop keyboard is a "Midi" controller. Your Ipad/Tablet is also a touchscreen Midi controller(with an app). Technology has advanced to a point where all you need for a portable "Studio in a box" setup is a laptop ,a tablet, an audio interface, headphones, and a microphone. For me being able to travel without bulky drum machines and keyboards is sublime. Honestly, NI and Akai could make an IOS/android app that does everything their hardware controllers do... they wouldn't make as much money though... Once I became proficient with using my tablet's drum pads/knobs/faders... Game Over MK3.. It's 2022.. we're living in the future.. you're either making music like Elroy Jetson would or making music like Fred Flintstone would 🤣
i have the Maschine Mikro and the MPC one.... because the Mikro dosent have the knobs and screens like the MK3, sampling is a CHORE. So anytime i want to go sample heavy i go MPC. that being said, the maschine sounds and expansions are great. and the arranger/clips/scenes makes it easy to finish beats as well. MPC sounds and expansions are good, but they also don't need to be ready out the box.... its so easy to start with one sound and end up with something completely different on it (or just slightly different). both are fun, and will give you different results.
Btw if you use pro tools the plug-ins that are made for pro tools are made by air music technology… which also owns akai, alesis, Maudio, numark, Denon Dj, raine, and more. I’ve found the best compromise is using ni keys and software with the MPC and MPC software. That gives you the best of both worlds. NI machine hardware has several shortcomings but when you take the software and pull it into the MPC software it gives you the best of both. Hope this helps.
Good review Bolo! I actually have had my Maschine MK3 since about 2016 and love it. I grabbed the MPC One at the end of last year and I really enjoy the standalone features. But your point about the sounds being mapped across the keys are an underrated feature! I hate making keygroups and being able to just push the keyboard button is a huge plus on maschine!
I've been a user of Mpcs since the first 1000, had the 5000 and now the live 2. thinking on getting the maschine. to be real I miss my first sampler the Asr 10.. been a heavy Ableton user over 11 years, just now learning Logic.. to switch things up
All your comments are legit. I've been using the Maschine with my PC for years(10). I did go out to buy the Maschine+ when I was traveling because I heard of its portability and I had no equipment where I was going loved it, but I returned it. I like the Using the PC. on PC under Preferences/File/Quantize set to=> playback, record, or both. When bouncing files I use the Maschine plugin in my DAW(Cubase) to create my export files which is a much better process for me.
Bolooooooo! I often have to start my Mk3 over... once in every session then it's fine. I love this thing. Sold my mpc one retro because I just couldn't get into the work flow.
I had the original micro got rid of it because of hard times one of the best beats I made was on machine I miss that thing it's time to come back lol for real
BDP you had me cracking up😆😆. Love your st8 fwd personality.💛💛 I recently got the Mikro (waiting to un-box it). So thanks for sharing your initial thoughts/review. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Basically the trade off with Maschine is working for the sound you want but having a fast as workflow. As far as the crashing the new Mac OS is off then on since sur. I noticed it works better if you keep some space to work off a project folder on the c drive . Especially if you live track out
I sold my mpc x and got a MK3. You’re right about the pads and sounds not hitting like a mpc, but akai has no arranger view. That’s my main reason for ditching the X. And drums aren’t that major of a deal today anyway. This ain’t the early 90s. It’s about sounds( which Maschine has plenty of) and work flow.
Hey bolo! Great video. I find that song mode works great for arranging. Simultaneously the next sequence mode in the MPC is great for live situations when you need real time programming and being able to also remote control ableton is a plus but that’s just my opinion. I also use my MPC live to control all my native instruments tools. Including the machine software.
Agreed. I have both maschine and mpc…. Mpc definitely hit different. I often run my mpc as a plug-in through maschine just for my drums, just to get that knock. Maschine workflow is a lot faster, lot easier to move around, lot more organized and isn’t clunky. MK3 is my everyday go to machine but I still use my Ren and One sparingly.
Bolo. I commented on one of your videos about 2yrs ago about the MPC vs Maschine. The Maschine is incredible for quick ideas and arrangements. But it don't hit like the MPC. I tried for almost a year to get that knock and swing feeling out of it but gave up. I like the musical feel of the MPC, it keeps me the zone. But MPC is clumsy at stock sounds and arrangements. Plus there's too much track maintenance. Akai ..you can do it! GREAT INITIAL REVIEW! God Bless.
I feel the same My only dislike is the sound of the maschine even with all the processing it just don’t hit as hard as MPCs I’ve used MPCs for years and had the first Maschine im still on the Mk2
I started on mpc its undeniable when it comes to feel and sound But that Maschine is the best of this time I can’t deny that Workflow is unmatched and seamless If Akai can incorporate some of the things NI has it would be a drastic update/upgrade I personally find the MPC software to busy and stiff Maschine got them beat simply because they get you straight to where you want/need to be but there’s still so much depth
@@180deuce I find there's a lot of width with Maschine, but very little depth to any of the features, and they never seem to flesh out features further once they're released.
Everything you said is totally solid. I have a Machine Mk3. I love it. Best investment I ever made. Can't say it enough. I also have FL studio 20 and a few different midi keyboards. And I have mpc beats only bcuz it came with my first midi device which was the akai mpk mini. I def considering getting an MPC still but only an standalone joint. Nothing else could even 😋 close to my Mk3. Hugo oy be I buy a live 2 or a force in the coming weeks. Can't wait to see more cookups with you and the machine though. Keep killin it big dawg
Bolo! I have both Studio and Touch, the Komplete Expansion are just smashing AKAI, and the Akai hits GrindPHATer, but the machine is clean and warm and with the Clip feature, you have to add the PHAT. I use both I Love Both (KITMAKER) is a must with these to Monsters. Great Review!
I really needed to see this. Since you are a true MPC user your detailed opinion matters to me. I see the Maschine workflow is dope and thats MAJOR to me but ....... the sound. When you mentioned the sound my heart dropped. My friends have it and I always said the same thing about it but was hoping they fixed that or I should say had a alternative setting for such but that's a deal breaker for me ,,, and for that reason I'm out.
Honestly, I've heard the sounds from both and there is no noticeable difference between them at all. But the machine has more customizable options than MPC.
If you won’t them drums to hit on the mk , you can layer a different drum on several pads link them all to one and record , pan them which takes longer but they hit , my laptop crashed so I’m with stand-alone stuff now, thinking bout getting it though, lol you can crank beats out fast though , Thanks for the review
I went from the MP 2500 to the Maschine MK2 when it first came out and I haven't even bothered to upgrade to the ones that have come out since. If they make some software update that makes the MK2 unable to be used, I'll update then. Otherwise, I'm good. I bought a 2000 Classic to use while I'm working from home and can't use the computer I have the Maschine software on, just for fun.
hey bolo, I'm curious to know if a Maschine song exported into akai will sound better or same? I would really like to know if its an AD/DA issue or just the sounds are lacking in Maschine. THX.
Welcome to the world of Maschine Bolo! Make some fire beats. I never use the sampler beyond some basics but glad its there and i havent explored clips since i don’t arrange in Maschine. I do all my arrangements in Ableton. My workflow is a few extra steps but I find limiting my workflow in maschine and then arranging in Ableton makes me make decisions and printing to samples.Im working on an old Mac so am running into some CPU limitations. Making loops and printing helps a lot with that. Ive rarely ever got a crash in Maschine in the years I’ve worked with it. I’m not on an M1 chip so that might be part of the issue.
Damn good review. The crashing gets me too. Because of it, I was honestly thinking of just going back to producing in Ableton. But I could recommend a few vst’s that will make them drums smack like a MPC… idk, you bleed AKAI, so it’s no persuading you……
I love the Maschine been working on it for about 6 years and hard to use anything else. I’m team Maschine. Still learning things on its work flow is 💨.
Been on Maschine for 6 years - no issues hard hitting - made alot of indie hits 💿
Any software you recommend to use with this maschine ? I'm a beginner 😅
There are aftermarket pads that give you that MPC feel for the Maschine. The most useful thing that I found that helps me is I found the MPC metronome/click sound as a .wav. I put it into a folder and pointed maschine to it and its amazing how something that simple change the way my beats felt being made. Those two changes took the machine to a new level.
nice psychological hack!
Where can you find the aftermarket pads? I’m only seeing pads for the MK2
We used to use an Akai MPD32 then we got the NI mk3, it's been all up hill from there. Felt like we went from a regular car to a luxury car overnight! We love the mk3. If NI come with an mk4 we will definitely make the upgrade!
You meant "it's been all down hill". Up hill means something is harder.
@@dudleydooright Down hill means everything getting worse... :)
@@repoman5581 people also say uphill battle….
@@mattyg499 i am aware of that :)
I have never had Maschine crash or freeze on me in 5 years of using both hardware and software. NEVER!!!
Facts
I still have the original MASCHINE and still love it! I still use it in 2023! I want the MK3 because it’s time for an upgrade! Also, I agree with you about the touch screen!
The touch screen is not NI flow. Maschine was for hardware heads that likes to touch their stuff. As far as the sound it was meant to be clean or dirty as you like. For your purposes I would use the -6 limiter on all kicks and snares the s1200 lo on snares and roll off everything above 16k on every project . That pretty much gives you close to the eps sound. another trick is to resample +4 with the 1200 modeler on and then slow down the new sample and chop that up. You get the alias effects and if you use the 6 limiter preset you have a lot of transient power.
I have been a Maschine user since MK1 and in the beginning it was meeeah but, as time went on NI just kept getting better an better. I had a MPC touch but the keygroups alone just made me wanna reach for the Maschine. I do have to agree sound wise MPC does hit different IMO. The workflow on Maschine and the seamless intergration with all there products keeps me hooked. I use a Maschine Jam to sequence and arrange with lightning speed!! The Jam along side the MK3 is the fastest workflow I have ever seen. One thing that I wish they had is a cutting tool when working in piano roll but all in all im happy. We need a cook up video with the MK3 soon brother!
Development of Maschine has really stagnated in recent years. Not much development whatsoever.
I have em all & love em all!!! It’s hard to choose lol, like a big kid 😆 They’re toys to me.
Bolo you never lied I been on MK3 for two years I love it
Pure drip, certified gold, trill rays, and many other expansions are amazing. Also check out the 2 expansion bundle for $99. 40’s very own keys and drums. Just got it the other day. Have you tried chord mode? You can go with harmonized, or select tons of major and minor variants…I have the Komplete 13 Ultimate Collectors Edition. It’s amazing.
Dat Burnt Hues is CRAZY!!!!
Maschine workflow is amazing. Maschine plus just needs stability and ability to get more kontakt instruments on it.
Bolo, you are the truth Bruh!!! You are the Homey that is not afraid to give us a honest, raw insight to digital creation hardware, DAW's, plugins and I just trust your off the top view of all things digital. THANK YOU!!!
I have both Maschine plus and mpc x , two totally different workflows! I do different things on different ones! Maschine gives you a lot to work with as far as sounds and expansion packs. Mpc was more beginner friendly to me though.
Same here! I've been working with the MPC One, Live II, Maschine Plus, and MK3. I like both platforms and I can't see preferring one over the other.
hi! I'm curious, wich kind of things do you do on each other? it's a mood thing? thx!
@@Mendomi why do you have 2 of each? ONE and Live do the same just battery/speaker difference. Plus and Mk3 do the same just one standalone and one with pc.
@@MS7.7 actually I’m good friends with salesman at guitar center. I bought them at discount because they were trade ins. Planned to flip them.
@@Mendomi can i be friends with you too? I want MPC One lol.
mk3 changed my life best decision i ever made i wanna c u cook up wit it
You can do most of everything straight on the MK3 without looking at the computer screen or using the mouse. I often keep turn my screen off or keep a desktop wallpaper on and just work on the Maschine. It has 99% of the same functionality as the Maschine+, so it's great as an independent unit. I have been using the maschine software and haven't had crashing issues while using it. Very rarely when i switch between projects it has crashed on me.
I use a Steinberg ur22c audio interface instead of the internal audio interface on the MK3. The MK3 audio is pretty decent but the Steinberg makes a difference.
Also if you turn over to the dark side the S49 MK2 or S61 MK2 is a killer combo because it basically does the same things as the MK3, so it doesn't matter if you are using the keys or the pads you'll always have what you need and then you can benefit from having two screens so you can have instrument knob control on the keys and the mixer window on the MK3 for example.
I ran into this vid after posting my question on your previous video. 🤦🏾♂️ Maschine gang!🤟🏾
I think Maschine works best when used with the computer even though sometimes I don’t like being tethered to it. That’s really Native Instruments forte, and it’s at its best used that way. Also Bolo, I always use the saturation plugin that comes standard in the Maschine effects. They can definitely give your music more weight. I’m fond of the tape setting especially.
Yup, Tape setting is king! Especially on drum groups and basslines.
Guys any thoughts on what has the best quality in terms of Akai professional compare to Native Instrument the sounds, people often claim akai sounds plse comment openly and honestly thank u
@@professahbruno1578 So, do you like or dislike the sounds that come with current MPCs? If you don' t like them or Akai' s expansions check out 3rd party sound packs/libraries, e.g. from The Drumbroker. I really like the Marco Polo and the Cookin Soul Kits.
@@MakingMadBeats akai sounds are great full bodied as it sounds really impactful, am not sure I can say the same for NI maschine mk3 or plus or studio as have not used them before however am aware that the komplete volumes are quite in the league of their own, the NI ecosystem works well if you of course have their products fair enough, am going to stick to Akai I guess
Yes The MPC need to get rid of the key group and make it simple like you said so u can play it across the keys let’s pray for a major update 😂
I recently bought FL because of how easy it was to arrange. I recently found a $200 MPC Touch, so I’ll eventually be back to MPC Software. Other than all the packs I’ve bought, I don’t miss MPC Software at all.
oh,yeah. arrange in maschine is not easy xd.🤕
Facts!
@@nikodemgenodem737 Arrange in Maschine wasn't easy at first for me but after watching tutorials I would say it's gotten a whole lot easier for me
@@DocKaosBeats is more eazy, than on the mpc. but when you have daw example Studio One from Presonus. This Daw is a game changer for arrange. Machine make a lot fun, but arrange is not the best.
@@nikodemgenodem737 No arrange isn't the best but it's not that bad once you learn it and get used to it but that's my opinion on it
Native Instruments is killing it
Yes!
I’m a 20 yr MPC user. Just got mk3 in January. I love it. Completely agree about the “sound”. MPC just has a certain thump to it. I use MPC for “beats” and sample based vibes and Machine is for TV/Film
I love that you always keep it real and unbiased in your reviews and the information comes from a clear, high level of experience over time and that really shines through which definitely earned a sub for me. I'm looking to get started producing my own beats so I can rap over them and tbh you sold me on the mk3 with this vid it's like $200 cheaper than the MPC One and for a beginner the ease of use and flexibility seems to be the way to go, and alot of the cons as you mentioned seemed to be a preference based on what you're personally used to and not the lack of preformance from the Mashine except for the software crashes which can be fixed via future updates. Keep killing it out here man!
I have the MK3 and the Live 2 and they inspire me differently. With the MK3 my creativity flows so much easier because of the sound library and workflow…the results of what I make is freer than what I make on the MPC….especially since these days I sample much less…if I had the plus I would probably use it more because of this…also because I’m more familiar with Maschine, I had it first. However the sound on the MPC is warmer and punchier. You can get there with Maschine with some clever mixing. I do prefer the workflow of Maschine but I have warmed up to the Akai workflow as well. I’m happy to have both. I also have the Force. I like that one as well.
I have both and you are right. I get the workflow of Maschine much quicker but the MPC has a sound to it. However, I always go with Maschine because I can get an idea going quickly.
I use Maschine for 10 years i never Have a crashes and freezes! i love the workflow, the expansion, all the plugins the sond is so warm love it.
The Maschine is Dope... BUT.... I'm glad you kept it real and actually listed things your DIDN'T like! Salute to you Bolo for not being ANYONE'S fanboy just to get FREE equipment! Your integrity on CZcams is your livelihood! SALUTE, BRO!
BOLO ! I HAVE TO SAY that you're not only a great dude but you're also a big CZcamsr. I speak as a sound designer and mpc owner and user and also when I learned at my school I frequently used the maschine. from my experience I can say FO SHO that the mpc is much more complicated but when you get it... it's another love. with the maschine you get to understand very quickly as everything is in front of you. but you get limited soon as you hit that spot of knowing everything of what to do with it. not happen to me in akai that's why I chose to buy the MPC and I'm so happy with my choice. shoutout to the young hip-hop producers and sound engineers and technicians
Use the Maximizer on the master channel. It’ll change everything.
Going to try that, sounds good! If you don’t mind, what does your master chain typically look like, maximizer+limiter+compressor?! I’m trying to learn good mixing, starting to use Izotope also.
I love the Maschine. It has great work flow options. My biggest problem is the maschine software crashes and freezes. One Omni and maybe an Arturia and group kit is all it takes. My Mac is also new. Hopefully we get M1 support soon
Very true
Check your Native Access....I believe M1 support just came out. I haven't had any issues with freezing until the most recent update which causes some lag in response....VERY annoying and hope its fixed soon.
I appreciate this video because I recently bought the MK3 and it's great hearing from you all the positive things this tool possess 🙌🏾
6:15 Bo, look up Tha Bizzness creating “Sherrane” by Kendrick. That was the reason I started using the Maschine.
I bought the plus and I was having quite a few issues with it… I just pulled it back out about 2 weeks ago after putting it up for about 6 months…. My fav thing about the Maschine is putting a sample in it turn audio and gate… watch how to can take a sample and turn it in to something very unique by playing them pads
Maschine software isn't M1 native yet. That is probably why you've had some crashes. I've been using Maschine for 11 years and have had zero crashes. This is on Windows pcs.
Josh Gibbons has the m1 Mac and he uses it
Native access is now M1 native but idk why the rest are Intel based. Maybe they will update them in the near future.
im a mix engineer so i always thicken it up later in the process... the workflow is why i went maschine. i also move faster
IT'S WHATEVER YOU LIKE AS LONG AS SOUND DOPE BUT ME MPC
I’m both 🫡 😎🥃
the pads are dope my little daughter uses them and i have never any crashes or freezes and i can agree with the port . they should have touch but it works and i phone still catching up and yea it can do mpc mode.
Man… keep using the Maschine. Once you get good on Maschine and know what you’re doing, you won’t regret keeping it. Maschine Gang All Day!
I just got a Maschine can you help with setup ?
Why won't Akai just bring the arranger from the Akai Force into the MPC platforms?
Play with the saturation, lofi , distortion modules to get it hittin right!
Amazing video geeza was good To hear your point of view.
Thanks
I think when you talk about “the sound”, if you’re using the factory content, then it might not have the MPC sound. If however, you’re using the same content on both a Maschine and an MP with the Mac/PC software - say from somewhere like Splice or Loopcloud - then you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference. The main difference will come when sampling through the analog audio inputs due the whatever A-to-D and D-to-A converters are in use.
Ive been using Maschine and only the maschine since it first came out back in 2012. honestly, I feels it's a better platform than the MPC when you combine the whole seamless Komplete library integration, komplete kontroller, and overall fast workflow. I simply love the fact that I can bang out a full arrangement in minutes with several effects on the sample and groups and not worry about CPU overload messages!!
I have the Maschine Mk2 and most of the sound packs which are amazing. The Machine pads take a while to get used to. Something about the workflow that stops me using it more. Definitely different. I use Maschine more when doing R&B. MPC for HipHop.
awesome video dude! Does the Maschine play well with other keyboards, like say an Arturia?
I have bought the Maschine five times one of them was a plus I had a love-hate relationship with it but I realize I really loved it at the end and bought it for the sixth time. I also have the MPC live 2 I always have a love for it because that’s what I started on when I left my FL studio days linear days … at the end of the day they are both great to have for their own special abilities … 🔥🔥🔥
yep... waiting for that mk4. i got a studio lol. they need to drop a massive update surely... just waiting patiently
This the one I’ve been waiting for Bolo!!! I can’t wait to hear your opinion about this, Are used exclusively in wonder if I missed the bus by going with this as opposed to fruity loops or other daws when I stop using the MPC hardware
Welcome to team Maschine Bolo! Don't sound so somber the MK3 is a great buy!
I love Keygroups Bolo. I layer mine that’s probably why I love it
I sold my MK3 to Guitar Center. At the end of the day, you have to use what's best for your workflow. I understand people like hardware controllers in their workflow. As you stated it's 2022. Your laptop/desktop keyboard is a "Midi" controller. Your Ipad/Tablet is also a touchscreen Midi controller(with an app). Technology has advanced to a point where all you need for a portable "Studio in a box" setup is a laptop ,a tablet, an audio interface, headphones, and a microphone. For me being able to travel without bulky drum machines and keyboards is sublime. Honestly, NI and Akai could make an IOS/android app that does everything their hardware controllers do... they wouldn't make as much money though... Once I became proficient with using my tablet's drum pads/knobs/faders... Game Over MK3.. It's 2022.. we're living in the future.. you're either making music like Elroy Jetson would or making music like Fred Flintstone would 🤣
What do you use now? I was surprised how much depth there is to Cubasis, works well as a musical sketchpad on a phone.
I'm a beginner and you just answered one of my main "why and how" setup questions. Thank you!
I like the Maschine MK3 . I wish there was a better software/ sound management system. But it’s closet we get to a modern “groove box” .
Hey Bolo, where did you get your stand that you have you Maschine sitting on? Put a link in the comment section for me. Thanks in advance.
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i have the Maschine Mikro and the MPC one.... because the Mikro dosent have the knobs and screens like the MK3, sampling is a CHORE. So anytime i want to go sample heavy i go MPC. that being said, the maschine sounds and expansions are great. and the arranger/clips/scenes makes it easy to finish beats as well. MPC sounds and expansions are good, but they also don't need to be ready out the box.... its so easy to start with one sound and end up with something completely different on it (or just slightly different). both are fun, and will give you different results.
I have MASCHINE, to get that hard 808, I add the limiter that MASCHINE has to it.
Btw if you use pro tools the plug-ins that are made for pro tools are made by air music technology… which also owns akai, alesis, Maudio, numark, Denon Dj, raine, and more. I’ve found the best compromise is using ni keys and software with the MPC and MPC software. That gives you the best of both worlds. NI machine hardware has several shortcomings but when you take the software and pull it into the MPC software it gives you the best of both. Hope this helps.
Good review Bolo! I actually have had my Maschine MK3 since about 2016 and love it. I grabbed the MPC One at the end of last year and I really enjoy the standalone features. But your point about the sounds being mapped across the keys are an underrated feature! I hate making keygroups and being able to just push the keyboard button is a huge plus on maschine!
I've been a user of Mpcs since the first 1000, had the 5000 and now the live 2. thinking on getting the maschine. to be real I miss my first sampler the Asr 10.. been a heavy Ableton user over 11 years, just now learning Logic.. to switch things up
All your comments are legit. I've been using the Maschine with my PC for years(10). I did go out to buy the Maschine+ when I was traveling because I heard of its portability and I had no equipment where I was going loved it, but I returned it. I like the Using the PC. on PC under Preferences/File/Quantize set to=> playback, record, or both. When bouncing files I use the Maschine plugin in my DAW(Cubase) to create my export files which is a much better process for me.
Bolooooooo!
I often have to start my Mk3 over... once in every session then it's fine. I love this thing. Sold my mpc one retro because I just couldn't get into the work flow.
You can switch to mpc60 and sp1200...
I had the original micro got rid of it because of hard times one of the best beats I made was on machine I miss that thing it's time to come back lol for real
BDP you had me cracking up😆😆. Love your st8 fwd personality.💛💛 I recently got the Mikro (waiting to un-box it). So thanks for sharing your initial thoughts/review. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I made a few beats in maschine using the mpc as a vst and your right … the maschine doesn’t hit like the mpc, but it has quick workflow
Basically the trade off with Maschine is working for the sound you want but having a fast as workflow. As far as the crashing the new Mac OS is off then on since sur. I noticed it works better if you keep some space to work off a project folder on the c drive . Especially if you live track out
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I sold my mpc x and got a MK3. You’re right about the pads and sounds not hitting like a mpc, but akai has no arranger view. That’s my main reason for ditching the X. And drums aren’t that major of a deal today anyway. This ain’t the early 90s. It’s about sounds( which Maschine has plenty of) and work flow.
Change the settings to mpc mode
An further in depth explanation of the arranger mode would be very appreciated and beneficial to me!
I have both and agree with almost everything you said Bolo.
Hey bolo! Great video. I find that song mode works great for arranging. Simultaneously the next sequence mode in the MPC is great for live situations when you need real time programming and being able to also remote control ableton is a plus but that’s just my opinion. I also use my MPC live to control all my native instruments tools. Including the machine software.
Agreed. I have both maschine and mpc…. Mpc definitely hit different. I often run my mpc as a plug-in through maschine just for my drums, just to get that knock. Maschine workflow is a lot faster, lot easier to move around, lot more organized and isn’t clunky. MK3 is my everyday go to machine but I still use my Ren and One sparingly.
I couldn't wait for this video!
Come on BOLO switch over we LUV ya!!!
Hopefully they add the arranger mode to the new 2.11 update coming out in June
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I bough a maschine few months ago love the workflow
Bolo. I commented on one of your videos about 2yrs ago about the MPC vs Maschine. The Maschine is incredible for quick ideas and arrangements. But it don't hit like the MPC. I tried for almost a year to get that knock and swing feeling out of it but gave up. I like the musical feel of the MPC, it keeps me the zone. But MPC is clumsy at stock sounds and arrangements. Plus there's too much track maintenance. Akai ..you can do it! GREAT INITIAL REVIEW! God Bless.
I feel the same
My only dislike is the sound of the maschine even with all the processing it just don’t hit as hard as MPCs
I’ve used MPCs for years and had the first Maschine im still on the Mk2
I still working with Maschine studio I still love this thing
I started on mpc its undeniable when it comes to feel and sound
But that Maschine is the best of this time I can’t deny that
Workflow is unmatched and seamless
If Akai can incorporate some of the things NI has it would be a drastic update/upgrade
I personally find the MPC software to busy and stiff
Maschine got them beat simply because they get you straight to where you want/need to be but there’s still so much depth
@@180deuce I find there's a lot of width with Maschine, but very little depth to any of the features, and they never seem to flesh out features further once they're released.
Long awaited vid, glad u like it
Everything you said is totally solid. I have a Machine Mk3. I love it. Best investment I ever made. Can't say it enough. I also have FL studio 20 and a few different midi keyboards. And I have mpc beats only bcuz it came with my first midi device which was the akai mpk mini. I def considering getting an MPC still but only an standalone joint. Nothing else could even 😋 close to my Mk3. Hugo oy be I buy a live 2 or a force in the coming weeks. Can't wait to see more cookups with you and the machine though. Keep killin it big dawg
Bolo! I have both Studio and Touch, the Komplete Expansion are just smashing AKAI, and the Akai hits GrindPHATer, but the machine is clean and warm and with the Clip feature, you have to add the PHAT. I use both I Love Both (KITMAKER) is a must with these to Monsters. Great Review!
Got the mikro mk3 and had Maschine V1 when it first dropped.
I started with the MPC 1000
The workflow is too good!
nice!!!
I really needed to see this. Since you are a true MPC user your detailed opinion matters to me. I see the Maschine workflow is dope and thats MAJOR to me but ....... the sound. When you mentioned the sound my heart dropped. My friends have it and I always said the same thing about it but was hoping they fixed that or I should say had a alternative setting for such but that's a deal breaker for me ,,, and for that reason I'm out.
Honestly, I've heard the sounds from both and there is no noticeable difference between them at all. But the machine has more customizable options than MPC.
If you won’t them drums to hit on the mk , you can layer a different drum on several pads link them all to one and record , pan them which takes longer but they hit , my laptop crashed so I’m with stand-alone stuff now, thinking bout getting it though, lol you can crank beats out fast though , Thanks for the review
You introduced us to Splice…. I use that to add sounds and you can get the sounds you want, trust me you will enjoy the mk3
I went from the MP 2500 to the Maschine MK2 when it first came out and I haven't even bothered to upgrade to the ones that have come out since. If they make some software update that makes the MK2 unable to be used, I'll update then. Otherwise, I'm good. I bought a 2000 Classic to use while I'm working from home and can't use the computer I have the Maschine software on, just for fun.
I like that mpc x that easy to use
Wow! Great video!
I have a Maschine Mk3. Don’t remember having any crashing issues. To be fair I am still using a 2018 MAC MINI
hey bolo, I'm curious to know if a Maschine song exported into akai will sound better or same? I would really like to know if its an AD/DA issue or just the sounds are lacking in Maschine. THX.
Yeah I think your going to want to compare the plus
Welcome to the world of Maschine Bolo! Make some fire beats. I never use the sampler beyond some basics but glad its there and i havent explored clips since i don’t arrange in Maschine. I do all my arrangements in Ableton. My workflow is a few extra steps but I find limiting my workflow in maschine and then arranging in Ableton makes me make decisions and printing to samples.Im working on an old Mac so am running into some CPU limitations. Making loops and printing helps a lot with that. Ive rarely ever got a crash in Maschine in the years I’ve worked with it. I’m not on an M1 chip so that might be part of the issue.
Love my MPC’s X/Live2/One & the MK3w/S61, Awesome Machinery. But you are right the sounds in the Akai hit harder then NI. Still luv them both.
sounds like you found your replacement for akai if u get what you want 🤜
Akai Professional looking at this video like 🤨 🤨🤨but 🔥🔥 video
NI still has many issues with M1, you might have to go to Rosetta
Ima try it in Rosetta tonight 💪🏾
I think the sounds of Maschine sound better then what akai has produced
Damn good review. The crashing gets me too. Because of it, I was honestly thinking of just going back to producing in Ableton. But I could recommend a few vst’s that will make them drums smack like a MPC… idk, you bleed AKAI, so it’s no persuading you……
What vsts?
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Virtual Instruments / plugins
@@octaviusgrant5726 yea which ones?
So glad I subbed. Dope stuff