futureshock
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kb420 said:No.
Maschine at $599 should have included Battery 3's library.
I was just scanning through the browser & I recognized a lot of the kits
from Battery are in the MASCHINE library! cool stuff. But remember
that the MASCHINE is not just a Drum Machine! ! ! It is a multi-
purpose tool that can be used to program all kinds of different
sounds. Not just drums. You can sample anything into it! Slice it, map
it to the pads & tap out beats right there on the fly! Just like an MPC
but with the advantages of a computer based system.
+ "Since you can integrate it into any sequencer that supports VST,
Audio Units, RTAS plug-ins (i.e. Ableton Live, ProTools, etc.) you can
reap the benefits in almost any software setup."
I had the MPD32 it was cool. But the MASCHINE controller has all the
commands I need right there in front of me! One controller to do it all.
The usage of my mouse has gone from about 90% of the time to less
than 10%. That's what I call work flow! ! ! No more of this point &
click production crap...
+ The MASCHINE Controller is easy to set up & use with Battery as well,
it comes with a template specifically for it ( of course, same company right! )
Anyway [ Ableton Live + NI MASCHINE = serious Methods of Production. ]
as for NI Maschine vs Motu BPM
it's all about the MIDI controller. NI got it right now!!!! They nailed it in one complete package...
but
MOTU BPM looks super dope too!
If you are on a budget, and don't really
mind not having a MIDI controller to tap beats out on.
Then the MOTU BPM @ $279 is a great deal for you.
Later on you can buy an MPD32 or something like that
when you get more $.
Too bad MOTU didn't build that as a real MIDI controller.
That thing looks dope! I'd buy it.
I might get the software anyway, then use the MASCHINE to control it!
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