Maschine + X1 Controller

How about an X1 like controller sitting next to Maschine to control a whole bunch of new features? I know, a bit blue sky and vague, but I'd buy it..

MIK

 

I can see this happen one day, because we all want the software to keep growing, but we don't want functions to get hidden in submenus and we don't want too many SHIFT+ combinations either. Instead of developing a controller that replaces the current controller, an extender might be the way to go. Like one LCD, 4 buttons, 4 knobs, and other buttons that would give direct access to new functions and maybe other much used functions (think shortkeys).

 

i really want NI to make another Controller.... but i would like at least 1 but preferably 2 XY Joysticks or an xy surface like the Kaoss.

sowari

 

Personally, I do want a redesigned controller...Maschine 2 or Maschine XL. I know cost is playing a factor. But these companies keep thinking small creating more cheap controllers that look like the hardware of the past instead of giving us a robust controller that is nearly identical to hardware of the past. I want an instrument and not a toy.

I want a data wheel/jog shuttle, cursor keys, full transport section, larger/adjustable/color LCD, sliders, banks for pads/kobs/sliders, etc.

 

Great ideas guys, it's not just me then!

 

Having the X1 control some new aspects in Maschine would be be exciting, maybe integrate The Finger into Maschine.

 

It would be cool to see the two existing units (X1, Maschine) simply made to be more tightly integrated and to work as hihjly optimised complimentary controllers for both Maschine and Traktor software. Much in the same way Traktor intelligently deals with hooking up a second X1 ...

Is it possible that when both X1 and Maschine are connected, that the apps could simply treat them as a single 'expanded' controller? ... like a X1 expanded with Maschine hardware for Traktor and the vice versa for Mashine.