The following chart describes the main differences between each model and serves as a great aid to identify what model is right for you. If you still need help we invite you to talk with our Live Chat agents in our store.
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MASCHINE STUDIO | MASCHINE | MASCHINE MIKRO |
Which MASCHINE is for me? | MASCHINE STUDIO is the flagship integrated software and hardware system for tactile, creative beatmaking. Designed for producers who want unprecedented physical control and visual feedback without ever needing a mouse or computer screen. |
MASCHINE is the groundbreaking groove production system for tactile, creative beatmaking. For producers who want the power and flexibility of software with classic groovebox workflow. | MASCHINE MIKRO is the compact groove production system for tactile, creative beatmaking. For producers looking for an ultra-portable entry into hands-on computer-based beat production. |
Suitable accessories | MASCHINE Expansions | MASCHINE STAND MASCHINE Expansions |
MASCHINE Expansions |
What’s included? |
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Full version of MASCHINE 2.0 software? | |||
Full 8+ GB library content? | |||
Full version of MASSIVE, REAKTOR PRISM, SCARBEE MARK I, SOLID BUS COMP? | |||
MASCHINE DRUM SYNTH included? | |||
$25.00 e-voucher for additional KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects or MASCHINE Expansions? | |||
Built-in collapsible stand? |
Compatible with MASCHINE STAND |
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Power adapter included? |
Not necessary – bus powered |
Not necessary – bus powered |
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Comparison Chart |
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Number of displays | Two extra-large, high-resolution color displays (480 x 272 pixel) | Two inverted monochromatic displays (256 x 64 pixel) | One monochromatic display (128 x 64 pixel) |
Number of endless rotary knobs for direct parameter access | 8 + 1 jog wheel + 1 volume knob | 8 + 1 push encoder | 1 push encoder |
Number of back-lit buttons for direct parameter access | 58 click buttons + 8 multi-color group buttons +16 multi-color pads | 39 click buttons + 8 multicolor group buttons +16 multi-color pads | 28 buttons + 16 multi-color pads |
Direct access to groups from hardware |
Possible with multi-color group button via shortcut |
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Dedicated edit buttons | Possible via SHIFT button shortcuts | Possible via SHIFT button shortcuts | |
Browse and load sounds, effects, patterns and projects from the hardware | With straight-forward attribute-browsing directly from the hardware | With straight-forward attribute-browsing directly from the hardware | |
Load KOMPLETE 9 plug-in sounds directly from within the browser | With extra-clear product icons displayed directly on the hardware screens | ||
Tweak software parameters from the hardware | With 8 knobs and dedicated volume knob | With 8 knobs | With 1 knob |
Enhanced ultra fast hardware focussed workflow: See full waveform, pattern, scenes on left display and detail view on right display | |||
Tweak multiple parameters simultaneously from the hardware (i.e. filter cutoff and resonance) | Possible via additional MIDI controller | ||
Mixer visible direct in the hardware | |||
No of groups | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Number of Scenes per Project | 64 | 64 | 64 |
Number of patterns per Scene | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Direct control over Patterns and Scenes from hardware | |||
Number of samples that can be loaded | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Built in MIDI interface | (1 In / 3 Out) | (1 In / 1 Out) | |
Footswitch input | (2 x in) | ||
Kensington Lock |
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