Is the Maschine Mikro/MK3/Plus Still Worth It in 2024? 

I have to say that MK3 is ridiculously capable device for any kind of Genre but downside is quality build ( encoders ) if those are replaced and reinforced with circles or special caps that won't make moves then MK 3 is fantastic instrument and Software able to deliver finished product. Robust learning curve is not that hard and is focused on the main principles of Mix with couple of rules in front of everything else in certain situations. It's actually easy to learn robust workflow because it's repeat of the same and combination of several different things while in other DAW people never gather courage to make decision about when it's done or what is the main focus but skipping the basics like Balance is something that everyone who wants to do something will have to get back and learn basics . In mixing first lesson is about choosing the Mic and placement of the same in other words it's important to choose right sounds that would work together and it's already process leading towards the expirience that had important role in real life situations. There are more but just on the start level Maschine have better impact and direct approach while different DAW's giving possibilities for skipping everything and overcomplicate everything same as majority of today's Producers . Making good Music and Pro quality sound is 41% of the job and it's easier one because he w to promote Music, how to find your listeners who are also looking for you, it's crazy and it's business with good persons but with vanity which should be seen in time and understood because the goal is always success and in the history of mankind there is not a single person who did something alone. There is no such Man, and people together can do something, but before that is trust...MK3 as a device is best Analogue Human Input instrument and with fast workflow it's possible to make several beats for rap trap ect. In one day. It can be very effective for everyone who knows what they want. Unbelievable but quality is not so good like M+ made premium quality for last long and meant to be used.

I’m with you on that, D. The MK3 is my favorite for sure. Definitely worth it. I hope all is well with you and your family, brother.

Huge factz

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Nice. Stay consistent. Sometimes less is more ✌🏾

Thanks for checking out the video, brother. I now know that the software is available for separate purchase. It was brought up in multiple comments.

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Exactly. Give it some time because I believe there's hope for the software. Patience is a virtue.

No problem. All that matters is that you keep doing what you do best. Less is more in certain situations. Stay blessed.

@@alexW36912 they usually do. I had to get my hands on these.

Nicely done. Have fun as much as you can with your new Mikro! ✌🏾to 🇮🇪

@@jaunti thank you! would love to send you some music some day soon!

Actually, I really enjoy my MK3, and the Maschine Plus is also good. Because it is so practical for my everyday studio routine, the MK3 will always be my go-to drum machine. For now, I am going to keep using it despite the hardware and software needing significant updates and upgrades. The same goes for the Mikro, but do what feels right for you and I hope whatever you decide to use for your work turns out well. Blessings ✌🏾

@jaunti Thank you man. I really do love the workflow with Maschine. I think it's better, quicker than the MPC. Just load up your sounds and go. I really hope NI makes a serious effort to support Maschine fans because it really is a dope piece of kit. I miss my MK1 and don't really want to move over to MPC but I have heard good things about the new plus. Trying to watch these reviews and see if the workflow can be better streamlined or if it has changed enough to lay down ideas quickly. God bless brother

Make the most of it, in my opinion. It provides an incredible amount of tools for your creative workflow. When I first started, I had no idea what I was doing. So I watched tutorial videos, read forums, and even learned on my own, but as time goes on, you will start to get better at using it. And the MK3's features are incredible; they will help you learn and compose music more quickly.

$4900 for the plus and the jam alone? Please tell me they included extra expansions; that seems excessively high for just those two.

Nice. Therefore, the MK3 would be my choice if you are looking to cut costs and use a device as your primary studio drum machine. However, I would recommend using the Plus, which will cost extra money, if you are always on the go and need to use a device without a computer.

@@jaunti I was thinking of getting the plus do a payment plan on Zzounds I only got one laptop at the moment and I got FL studio and the MPC software on that so I was thinking about just getting the Plus so that I can still use it until I get another laptop

You will have a different experience because, in case you did not know, the Maschine has its own DAW. Since it is not integrated with either FL Studio or AKAI's DAW, you will need to learn the Maschine DAW (even used as an insert) in order to utilize all of its features. I have the zZounds page in the description if you want to grab the Maschine.

@@jaunti thanks

​@@thahomie773get the Maschine Studio

If you're on a tight budget, I would go with the Mikro or MK3. Both their price and utility make them better choices for your home studio. If you want to compose music while traveling, I recommend the Plus even though it is more expensive; however, you can use any of the other Maschines, you'll just need a laptop.

​@@jaunti So Mashine Plus it is😊

You and I both agree. In another video, I made the same statement. Also, another corporation noticed my video when I spoke about one of their products, a VST. They were aware of the criticism they were facing after I criticized them for their rude and unprofessional service. They chose to ban me from their online store out of retaliation. A year later, they released a better version of the same VST after I criticized them for not giving us what was supposed to come with the plugin in the first place. You see? We just need to put our voices together and maybe the companies will listen, they'll give us what we need.

I know, I checked and several other people told me.

I just bought a used Komplete control MK2 & maschine mk3. I entered my serial numbers at NI, and all of the software was totally free. Everything that came with your device will be available for free.

@@marcd3518The difficulty I was referring to occurred more than ten years ago when a friend of mine brought a used Maschine that didn't have the serial number, its previous owner lost it. Of course, with today's advanced technology, we can get help with it now. The Maschine was gathering dust since he never got around to using it because it was so hard to acquire access to the software. Without the serial number, it's useless. That reason and then some is why I gave up purchasing used tech.

Exactly. With the Maschine, you can basically create anything with it, it doesn't have to be just hip-hop music. Hopefully, NI will be adding more innovation and ingenuity to the software. I think that's what people are more concerned about since it hasn't had much of a major update in a long time.

Oh man, you should have use it. I’m sure you would have been amazed from what you can do with it, trust me. The Push is nice too.

i just found the push easier to use as it integrates with Ableton@@jaunti Never could get the hang of machine

How long ago were you trying to make a purchase because the New Year sale is over?

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Take advantage of the New Year Sale that's going on right now. I think it ends in less than a week.

​​@@jaunti yeah I've been thinking about it, but I'm moving and I don't want to have to track it down. I'll see what I can do

@@garyprater8139 I understand. Maybe you could relieve some of your stress if you could use an address belonging to a friend or relative.

Sales are down because before Syber Sale NI Access original licenced payed Software stopped so I couldn't pay for upgrade and now I am hearing that it's about more than half of users who didn't want to play with software and who played upgrade didn't get everything or something is missing and some people are not able to do anything before support fix the issue that made NI less money. Something has happened and I have feeling it's about Subscription everything so MS pushing from Windows side and Mac from there's if they are doing something because usually those cases are solved but Windows is almost Evil

That’s what’s up. Are you still using Akai products? I’ve made plenty of full length beats with the Mikro. It’s what convinced me to get the MK3. I love it.

I did not elaborate on that point. This particular situation occurred nearly 13 years ago with the release of the first Maschine Mikro and the previous owner of that Maschine lost the serial number. As a result, my friend never followed up to have the matter rectified. In any case, based on my prior experiences, I always think it is best to purchase brand-new, unopened equipment. Also, I believe that the reason Native Instruments is less lenient than Akai is because so many people have abused it. It's the same with Apple, how can we be certain that when someone requests a serial number or even a transfer of license, they are not obtaining stolen equipment?

@@jaunti yeah it comes down to your method of purchasing used gear. I’ve sold a few NI items and transferred them easily via eBay.

I use Maschine for music production and Pro Tools for audio production. I

That's pretty cheap for a MK3 but I guess it depends on its condition. Is it in great shape?

Ha, I don't post my beats online due to security reasons. I make them on the go by special requests. I have beats made in my video reviews

I can't say that I have. Since I got my new computer, nothing has gone wrong. You might want to use an external SSD hard drive that has a large capacity in TBs. That could be your solution.

@@jaunti thanks for your answer :) You mean a SSD directly plugged in the Maschine (instead of the memory card) ? Cuz I use it as a standalone

@@kimono653 ohhh, now I see. Hmm, that’s interesting. Have you talk to NI Support about your issue?

@@jaunti not yet. I'm trying to reformat my SD card right now. Then I'll contact the NI support if it still doesn't work after. Thanks for all ^^

@@kimono653 no problem. Keep me posted because I’ll be using my Maschine+ more when I start traveling.

That’s true. The reason I recommend not buying a used Maschine is because buying used electronics of any sort is a big risk. When I brought a used iMac for college years ago, the video card fried after about six months of usage. I just wanted to warn anyone that buying any used electronic device can be very risky because it becomes such a hassle if something goes wrong with it.

Respectfully speaking? Umm, with all due respect, but based on your judgement towards what I said in my video, you're completely wrong about me. I am literally explaining the differences between the units for those who have trouble deciding. I mention the functionalities from all three and pinpoint what can be useful, affordable and suitable for those who are struggling to choose out of the three. I am a Maschine guy, so I've been repeatedly asked to make this video. Because of this video, I am only just trying to help. From what you told me, you believe musicians are less experienced if they wanted to try a different product or a DAW? Because that's exactly what you're implying. I did not like the workflow with FL Studio and the MPK49, so I tried something else that I was more comfortable with. If a producer switches from FL Studio with a MPK Mini to Logic Pro with a Seaboard Rise keyboard, you think that makes them lazy? I do agree with what you said: "don't let your music equipment make you lazy" but that's not what I was focusing on. You missed the entire point of the video. I even mentioned other equipment and software to those who are eager to try out new/different things. It's 2024, things are different. I use Maschine because it actually helps me with music theory. The Maschine integration between the hardware and the software is what speed up my workflow, because of that reasoning, you think that makes me a lazy producer? That's ridiculous if you ask me. I was inspired by DDS, the talented producer behind Dej Loaf's biggest record "Try Me", who also uses the Maschine so if you think I'm lazy for having the same workflow as him then there are probably thousands of other producers you are questioning who put a lot of effort into their work, even those who don't use the Maschine, including those you're probably inspired by. The Maschine doesn't even have AI technology or it doesn't even do half of the work for you, even if you wanted it to. You actually have to put in the work yourself. I just have a fast creative mindset when it comes to making beats, so you're thinking if I can make a beat in less than 10 minutes than I must be using products that do most of the work for me, right? I've been producing, mixing and mastering music for over 15 years. I've sung and wrote songs/poems my entire life. I'm much older than you think, so don't let my baby face fool you. Not only that, but I've also worked with an artist who was signed to Capital Records and Cash Money Records, another artist that is currently signed to Lil Flip's Clover G Records. I've worked with both big and small artists/producers. I'm partnered with 10+ music companies around the world, and God knows how hard I have worked to make it this far. If you think I'm doing it all wrong, then I must be doing something right. I actually put in a lot of effort into my work, I even made a couple of videos last year about producers using products that do most, if not all, of the work for them. Other RU-vidrs, including myself, called out Unison Audio for creating products like that. Look it up. Blood, sweat and tears are what I put into my craft, so get to know someone for who they really are and then make your observation, not before. Respectfully, of course #sensational ✌🏾

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I wanted to try that one too but they discontinued it. I didn't want to buy it used.

Like what if you don't mind me asking? What wouldn't the ecosystem support that you can do with the Maschine?

@@jaunti man honestly I’m not going to do it. I’ve been producing since 2001 and I love NI but there is much to be desired. I’ve used Maschine since 2015 and will continue too but it’s got a bunch of limits I just don’t care to cover it and have a DAW war via comments 😂😂

I totally respect your honesty, so I would not argue with you in the comments. 😂 Convincing people who have differing opinions from me regarding NI products is not my responsibility. I appreciate your decision even though it is merely out of curiosity.

@@marclemar Lol no DAW wars but for people that haven't used Maschine yet are really curious about the limits you will encounter after a while.

I respect your answer. Everyone is different.

A keyboard with a screan and DAW style software to arrange samples and sounds is still a instrument the same as a Machine or MPC is, with the only difference being one has keys and the other has pads.

@Jaunti what's your thoughts ?

I can respect that. I was in the same boat years ago, deciding on what I wanted but the high prices are what kept me from doing so. Some might call it 'being cheap' but I call it 'wise spending'. I tried the Maschine Mikro first. I had it for two months, took it with me everywhere I went, then I purchased the MK3 but I brought them when there was a huge sale, that is the only time when I make major purchases. Think of it as an investment. To me, it was worth it.

@@haus05I'd say follow your heart but try not to second guess yourself. If you want the Maschine MK3 or the Plus, go for it. I took a chance and it changed my life, blessed me with endless possibilities. They're cheaper on zZounds and you can make payments without having a background credit check. The link is in the description box if you're interested.

@@jaunti I’m just worried if I get the machine plus (which is kinda how I’m leaning due to the way it operates / the way the workflow seems easier) that they will release an mk4 and the price of the + will drop and then I’ll be out of pocket for paying full price . Like don’t get me wrong the mpc one+ looks dope too but it seems a lot more complex / involved to use

​@@haus05I'm not sure what NI's plans are for the Maschine going forward but if you do get the Plus and a new model is launched, you can always try to resell it. Every time a new iPhone model was announced, that's what I used to do with mine. If there's a will, there's a way.

I can respect that. Since you are a "Reason" guy, I know that everyone has preferences based on what brings them comfort and happiness in their own unique ways. Have you ever used a Maschine before?

@@jaunti Its not about what gives Me comfort it's that I been using Reason for nearly 20 years, mainly because I like there Rack system which was originally bassed off of how real hardware works. As time goes on there newer devices have become less realistic but to Me sounds good. There there DAW has some problems for example I dont like the sequencer zoom function it's very annoying, to use, Ableton is a better DAW in terms of sequencer workflow. Another problem I'm having with Reason DAW is the search not functioning correctly, I'll open up a sample folder with 10 sub folders and only two will show. Basically makes the in DAW navigation pointless as I can use windows search faster and drag and drop but I dont like comming out of the DAW in the middle of a session every time I want to use a 3rd party sample. I bang on about how I use Reason all the time but that dont mean I'm 100% satisfied and perhaps if I try Machine one day it might be a better workflow.

If it still works and it gets the job for you then you’re all good 👍🏾

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I did not mention the circumstances in the video specifically. The serial number was lost by the previous seller when the used Maschine was bought.

@@jaunti then kind words and politely ask support is all you can or to buy it and use it...

@@igorbeuk4068 I thought so too. This happened when the original Maschine Mikro was released, which was around 12 or 13 years ago. I assume that because he was young, he did not take the time to find a solution.

Point taken but, honestly, I think they need to upgrade both on their software and hardware.

Respect 💯

Yes, I discovered that after hearing it from someone else. I was not sure if it was feasible, but in this day and age, anything is possible. Thanks.

@@jaunti no problem keep up the good work

Watched till end again, great video

Nice. You should make some beatmaking videos so I see what you can do with it.

I understand.