Native Instruments have announced the launch of Maschine 3, the latest version of their popular groovebox-style beatmaking and sampling platform. The major update introduces a powerful stem-separation feature alongside MIDI editing upgrades, per-scene tempo adjustment and a new Maschine Central library packed with new sounds, rhythms and presets.
What’s New?
- Stem Separation: Split any audio file into drums, bass, vocals, and other instruments. Powered by iZotope’s legendary RX technology for the highest quality.
- Maschine Central: a completely redefined library, with all the sounds to craft heat in any genre. Machine Central includes over 100 kits, 144 Kontakt instruments and synth presets from Monark, Massive, Prism and more.
- MIDI Editing Tools: a suite of MIDI editing tools to split, join, erase and mute MIDI notes, keyboard shortcuts, audible MIDI note previews and more.
- Custom tempo Upgrades: Set custom per-scene tempos for deep control over track flow and live performance.
- Kontrol S-Series MK3 Integration: Basic integration includes transport controls, integrated control over Play Assist, on-keyboard display of Maschine modules and support for thousands of NKS partner instruments, with more updates on the way.
- Additional Software: Get Ozone 11 Elements, an easy-to-use set of mastering tools free with the Maschine 3 bundle.
- Bounce In Place: Render sounds, patterns and ideas as audio, saving CPU power and opening up new creative possibilities.
- More File Formats: Maschine can now import MP3, MP4, FLAC and OGG files.
Compatibility
Maschine 3 functions without hardware, and is supported by following controllers: Maschine Mikro MK3, Maschine MK3, Maschine Studio, and Maschine+ in controller mode. Supported Keyboard controllers include M32, A-series, Komplete Kontrol S-Series MK2 and basic integration with the Kontrol S Series MK3.
Maschine Jam is supported by Maschine 3 but without an update to the browser interface. Currently, projects created standalone on Maschine+ in the Maschine 2 format will open in Maschine 3, but not vice versa. Compatibility for Maschine 3 with Maschine+ in standalone mode will be added in the Maschine 3.1 update, coming soon.
Pricing & Availability
Maschine 3 is available now, with pricing as follows:
- Maschine 3, Maschine Central + additional software bundle: $€99 / $€69 upgrade from Maschine 2
- Maschine 3 without Maschine Central or additional software: $€29 upgrade from Maschine 2
- Maschine Central sound library without additional software: $€49
