The MASCHINE controller intuitively channels your creative impulses into total interaction with the software. The controller offers a very high fun factor with mouse-free operation of the MASCHINE software at every level, from initial spontaneous jams to complete arrangement of your finished tracks.

• 16 velocity-sensitive illuminated pads (with aftertouch), two backlit displays with 256x64 pixels, 11 rotary knobs, 41 buttons


• Bus powered via USB 2.0, MIDI I/O, Kensington lock


• Robust and sturdy, perfect for studio and stage


• Mouse-free operation: Easy navigation through scenes and the sequencer, quick adjustment of group and sound volumes as well as panning are accessible directly on the MASCHINE controller.


• Can be used as a regular MIDI controller for other software or hardware (see "MIDI controller" section below)

A sophisticated and easy–to-use tag-based browser gives you instant access to any sound, loop and instrument.

• Browse for projects, scenes, patterns, kits, single samples and effects


• Search by key words or attributes using the search field in the software


• Use the controller knobs to filter search results


• Keep track of your samples with the convenient tagging function of the browser


• Quickbrowse – cycle through similar sounds while patterns continue playing


• Load groups without changing patterns to switch all sounds at once

MASCHINE's built-in effects section contains a powerful arsenal of studio-quality effects to shape and supercharge your sound, including dynamic effects, modulation, distortion, delays, reverbs, filters and EQs.

• Flexible routing possibilities: Two effects units each for every sound, group and the master slot


• Create multi-effect chains by combining effects into their own groups


• Record automation of all effect settings via hardware or software on the fly


• Effects can be applied (and automated) to external input signals


• Assign effects via drag-and-drop from the browser or using the hardware controller

The MASCHINE Controller can not only be used with the MASCHINE software - it is also a powerful universal hardware controller for use with any MIDI-compatible hardware or software.

• Easily assign any button, pad and knob to a MIDI function – from software to hardware synths, samplers, sequencers and effects


• Switch control from MASCHINE to other gear instantly with a dedicated hardware button


• Pre-produced templates for many Native Instruments and third-party instruments included


• Easily create your own custom MASCHINE Controller settings using the included MIDI mapping software


• DAWs with Mackie Control Universal (MCU) support can be controlled easily with the MASCHINE Controller. Information from the sequencer/DAW is shown on the hardware displays

MASCHINE lets you easily create rhythms, bass lines, chords and melodies, and arrange them into complete tracks on the fly.

• Pattern-based sequencer with 64 patterns per group


• Eight groups can be arranged in the “scene” arranger


• Two recording modes: step sequence programming and realtime recording


• High-resolution drum grid and piano roll editors


• Scene arranger for linear and non-linear playback


• Live automation for effects, sampler and mixer parameters for dynamic sounds


• Four Note Repeat settings: Play the selected sound automatically at a given quantization


• Sequencer resolution: 960 PPQ

MASCHINE is based on a high-performance sampler engine, allowing audio recording of internal or external sources and precise sample playback with maximum audio quality.

• Features extensive voice, velocity and pitch settings as well as diverse envelope and modulation pages


• Record all internal audio paths or external audio through your soundcard - all without stopping your audio: sample an external audio source or rearrange/remix the loops you created in MASCHINE


• Audio recording with threshold detection or sequencer sync


• Resample in a pre-selected length (e.g. 4 bars)


• Audio editing page with loop function to quickly trim your samples


• Slice loops by transient detection or a preselected grid


• Auto-map the slices to the controller pads and re-arrange on the fly without stopping audio


• Convenient mapping editor with velocity and key layers


• Eight individual stereo outputs (16 mono outs)

In contrast to conventional groove boxes, MASCHINE provides seamless integration as a plug-in to your host sequencer. Produce the whole song in MASCHINE or move it to another sequencer for further processing and arranging. With full support for MIDI input and output, MASCHINE also integrates perfectly into your current hardware setup.

• MASCHINE offers the same incredible feature set both as a standalone application and as a plug-in within any DAW or sequencer that supports VST, AU or RTAS


• As a plug-in, MASCHINE retains all of its capabilities including total recall and routing up to eight stereo outs to your host's mixer


• Triggering scene switches via MIDI allows for easy integration of your project into a host environment


• Export audio files: Bounce individual files from all patterns, groups, scenes or the master channel


• Drag and drop export: Groups can be exported as audio files to your sequencer simply with drag and drop


• Import audio or REX files: Drag and drop sounds from your hard disk to the MASCHINE browser – REX files will be imported including their slicing information


• Instant navigation: Open several instances of MASCHINE in your host sequencer and easily switch between them using just one controller


• MIDI In and Out Mode: Send patterns as MIDI output in order to play other music software or hardware with MASCHINE - or trigger MASCHINE sounds from any external MIDI source, such as your host’s piano roll