Gear pairing with Maschine

[PhDBeats]

Hey guys.

I have been using my Maschine solely to make beats and it has been working well for me. I have been thinking of picking up another piece of gear though if it increases my workflow.

What piece of gear works well and helps with your workflow? I was considering a decent midi keyboard (I have a M-Audio Oxygen, but I don't use it much). I was also considering a turntable and mixer for cuts.

 

[Fade]

Well it depends on what you want to do though. Turntable and mixer would be great if you want to add scratching, but if you just want flexibility then a keyboard controller is enough. Why not use the Oxygen more? Maybe what you're missing isn't gear but software. What about some VSTs?

 

[PhDBeats]

@Fade - the oxygen is ok, but it has a loose USB connection and it is big and bulky for my desk. I may go with the Akai MPK Mini MK2 and try out the MPC Essentials software and Hybrid 3 synth. Not quite sure yet though. The turntable idea also intrigues me.

 

[Fade]

The MPK would be good too, all those are dope.

 

[Pug]

@PhDBeats I have a Maschine and just recently picked up the MPK MK2 for the same reason as you. I enjoy using Maschine as a controller for drums, but for melodies, a midi controller is ideal. I haven't had a lot of time to explore the software synth it comes with, it looks pretty powerful, but difficult to use if you don't know how to manipulate synths. As a controller though the MPK is nice because it has pads and keys, octave shift and lots of knobs for modulation. I also like that it's really small, so you can pop it in your back pack with a laptop and still have a functional studio on the go. Keys feel nice, build quality isn't too cheap either. If you have any questions let me know.

 

[tieb]

Maschine, one of my favorite instruments man.

 

[JCFAX81]

Maschine, one of my favorite instruments man.

instument...exactly! Man, my wife calls it a 'toy'!!