Lots of new info regarding Maschine

[Fade]

Can't wait for 1.8! The controller looks dope too and I'm loving the stand and faceplates.

https://www.illmuzik.com/news/native-instruments-introduces-maschine-mk2/
https://www.illmuzik.com/news/customize-your-maschine-with-these-new-offerings-from-ni/
https://www.illmuzik.com/news/lots-of-new-features-have-been-added-to-version-18-of-maschine/
http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/producer/maschine/?type=99

 

[Fade]

New 1.8 interface:

 

[wrightboy]

glad they're updating the software. i'm even feeling the stand. but i could've done without the colors. that's not enough for me to buy another one, especially since i'll still be able to use the 1.8 software.

 

[Fade]

Indeed. I like the new MK2 but I don't think I would purchase a whole new controller for some new knobs and colorful pads. I love it but at the same time it's not like I need it. With the original controller and version 1.8 that will be enough for now.

 

[Sucio]

The colors are great...

If you got all your pads lit up with instruments everywhere, you can color code them to reflect what it is....

For example:
Kicks could be red, snares blue...

 

[saintjoe]

Colors are useful for organization, also useful for live performance. The controller itself has updated pads which are much more sensitive (maschine already had good pads, but they have improved them even more), the other buttons now have a "click" feedback to them, like the play, record, and other buttons. The usb port has been improved for more durability, and also the over all build quality of the controller has been improved. For me, the inverted screen and the updated pads are what I am most interested in. No, current owners don't need this controller at all, but....some may want it

I'll be getting both of course.

 

[Fade]

True, having a new USB port is a good idea, that's one complaint I have. I love the current controller and if I could, I might get the new one but not any time soon.

 

[saintjoe]

yeah, it's not a required purchase for current users at all, but being that it will be the only one in the boxes moving forward, I need to have my hands on it to help people that do have it

 

[thedreampolice]

Man, I love Maschine and this is awesome news!

 

[Krazyfingaz]

man I've been toying with the fact of buying the new one but I'd rather save my $$ and just cop some new pads and install them myself. the new interface is dope and makes me want the various flavor packs of NOWLATERS ha! Looking forward to the new 1.8 update.