New Generation of Maschine Now Available in Stores Worldwide

Berlin, October 1, 2012 – Native Instruments today announced that the

new generation of its critically acclaimed groove production studio is

now available in stores worldwide and at the NI Online Shop. As of

October 1, 2012, the MASCHINE range of products have received a major

overhaul with new updates to hardware and software, the addition of

colored CUSTOM KITS and the MASCHINE STAND, and a free separate download

for MASSIVE, available to all new and existing MASCHINE users.

The new MASCHINE hardware is now available in a choice of black or

white. New backlit multicolored pads provide advanced visual

orientation, and the pads have also been updated for increased

sensitivity. Re-designed displays provide a wider viewing angle for

increased clarity, and the surface layout has been refined by exchanging

the three previously separate controls for volume, tempo and swing with

one master push-encoder and 6 new buttons. The buttons now also feature

multicolored backlighting and a new click action.

The free MASCHINE 1.8 software update introduces the new color-coding

system to the software. Sounds, groups, patterns and projects can be

assigned specific color schemes, which are reflected in the colors of

the pads and buttons on the new hardware, providing instant visual

feedback and improved workflow. Furthermore, the new software also

includes advanced offline time stretching and pitch shifting capability

as well as a range of new effects, including NI's hugely popular dynamic

mixing effect Transient Master. Numerous workflow improvements such as

Host Transport Control, Browser Sample Preview Mode, Auto-Write Pinning

and more plus a number of new hardware shortcuts allow for faster and

even more intuitive control of the software via the MASCHINE hardware.

These features are available for users of both the first and the new

generation of MASCHINE hardware.

Another major new addition to the 1.8 update is the inclusion of NI's

critically-acclaimed synthesizer MASSIVE – an instrument renowned for

its genre-defining bass and lead sounds. The full version of the

synthesizer is included, adding 1,300 additional sounds to the MASCHINE

library. Anyone updating to the 1.8 software will receive MASSIVE as a

separate download after software registration. Previous users of

MASCHINE will receive an email containing serial number and download link.

The more compact MASCHINE MIKRO hardware is now also available in black

or white versions, and includes the same increased-sensitivity,

multicolored pads and multicolored buttons. MASCHINE MIKRO runs on the

same software as the larger MASCHINE controller, so both existing and

new MASCHINE MIKRO owners also get the new features of the 1.8 software.

The new MASCHINE generation includes optional accessories. Owners of the

new MASCHINE can customize their hardware with a choice of CUSTOM KITS –

interchangeable faceplates and knobs in five color schemes. Applying the

new magnetic faceplate is easy and takes only a few seconds – no

additional tools are required. The MASCHINE CUSTOM KITS are compatible

with the new MASCHINE hardware, but not the first generation MASCHINE or

MASCHINE MIKRO.

The second accessory, the MASCHINE STAND, delivers an optimized viewing

angle and improved production ergonomics. Designed for both studio and

stage use, the stand has a rugged aluminum construction with a black

anodized finish. Used on a desktop, the stand provides a secure,

non-slip hold thanks to a system of rubber holding pins and rubber feet.

Particularly useful on stage, the included Mounting Adapter connects the

unit to standard snare drum stands, for neat integration into drum

setups. The MASCHINE STAND is compatible with the new black/white

hardware or first generation MASCHINE, but not MASCHINE MIKRO.

The new MASCHINE generation, including the accessories, is available now

from the NI Online Shop and resellers.

Pricing:

MASCHINE $669 / 599 EUR / 62.800 ¥

MASCHINE MIKRO $399 / 349 EUR / 36.800 ¥

MASCHINE CUSTOM KITS $79 / 69 EUR / 7.800 ¥

MASCHINE STAND  $79 / 69 EUR / 7.800 ¥

Additional information on the new MASCHINE generation is available at:

www.native-instruments.com/maschine