Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Music Production and Performance System

Introducing the Native Instruments MASCHINE+ which allows for deep integrative standalone workflow. Arrange, sample, create beats and melodies, perform on stage or in the studio, directly from this feature-rich standalone unit. Included with the controller unit is MASCHINE+ Selection which is a library of industry-leading sounds, instruments and effects, including well-known MASCHINE drum and bass synth plugins and effects.

The sleek and stunning unit is made using anodised aluminium which ensures it is robust and can withstand vigorous use. It features a Quad-core central processing unit along with 4GB dual-channel DDR2L RAM. The MASCHINE Plus incorporates MASCHINE’s well-known, and loved, features including sixteen velocity-sensitive pads, step sequencer, swing, note repeat, pad link, vintage sampler emulation, effects and plugins. Its feature-rich function can be controlled using the various buttons, controls and knobs, along with the influential macros.

Thanks to the 32GB internal flash storage and 64 GB included SD card the console can be used as either a standalone or with a computer, which gives you the option to integrate it into your setup. It is useful having the option of connecting the controller with a computer but equally beneficial not to, especially when not requiring connected DAWs or wishing to perform live. Also, in-built into the Plus is it being Wi-Fi and Link-enabled, which allows for flexibility when syncing with other devices and providing easy update options.

The pro-grade 44.1 kHz/24-bit (96 kHz/24-bit in controller mode) audio interface ensures super precise clarity is achieved. There are several connections including two ¼-inch TRS line outputs, two ¼-inch line inputs, ¼-inch dynamic mic input, stereo headphone output, one MIDI in, one MIDI out, one Footswitch and two USB ports.

The NI MASCHINE+ comes with a collection of industry-leading instruments, effects and expansions in the form of MASCHINE+ Selection, which can be used in standalone mode as well as controller mode. There is an 8GB MASCHINE Factory Library at your fingertips which contains super-quality sounds, samples, drum kits, projects, patterns, sliced loops, Bass Synths and Drum Synths that feature five fully modifiable auto drum plugins.

The instruments included are the renowned MASSIVE, FM8 and MONARK, along with REAKTOR Factory Selection R2, PRISM, RETRO MACHINES and KONTAKT Factory Selection. The effects include popular RAUM and PHASIS. There are several Expansions available from industry-leading artists and sound design engineers which include DEEP MATTER, SOLAR BREEZE, LILAC GLARE, VELVET LOUNGE and TRUE SCHOOL. There is also a voucher in the box that entitles you to two additional Expansions.

The standalone capability of the Plus is a prevalent and influential move, and one music producers across the globe will welcome. Combine that with the optimised software selection that it comes with, and you have yourself one powerful centrepiece within your setup.