Do I need to start a roll call of all the DJ's and producers using the Maschine by Native Instruments at the moment? It'd be a list that would cover this whole review with names spanning from hip hop to goa trance. Ever since it hit the MIDI market in 2011 the drum interface has played a pivotal role in many groove production studios. A piece of gear that many have always wanted, the bridge between the expansive possibilities of software and the tactile feel of hardware. Surely Native Instruments wasn't the first, but...
Beatmakers gather round! Tired of lugging around that old MPC...who am I kidding? No doubt the Akai MPC is still the preferred tool for beat mechanics worldwide, but for those looking for a lightweight, convenient and well...better alternative, look no further than Native Instruments' Maschine. This groove sequencer provides unlimited potential in its options and ease of use that many veteran producers and artists have already recognized. Don't believe me? Just take a look at producers Ski beatz, Brooke D'Leau of...