Is the Maschine+ Worth It?

I review the Native Instruments Maschine Plus, demo some of its features and workflow, and discuss whether its standalone nature makes it worth it for Maschine users and groovebox fans.
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[@Taetro]

honest thumbnail is goals

[@CaptainCoffee-III]

This is the first ad I've seen for Zzounds. They've my fav gear store.

[@Thedrumsthebass]

They are the best .. been buying from them for about a decade

[@queue495]

Shout out for being one of the only youtube synth guys who pronounces timbre correctly.

[@keithalva]

Great review! I bought this to implement into my live hardware set up and finding it pretty limiting being contained into this stand alone box. I'm probably gonna return for a Circuit

[@Hanoveur]

Just ordered one of these after sending my MPC LIve II back. MPC LIve II feels more like a suite of tools in a box rather than a cohesive experience. I also didn't like how it just throws you into folders of sound files with zero tags or categorization. For newbies, thats just way too overwhelming. Heck, I found that the Electron Digitone has a better workflow for selecting instruments than the MPC. You can filter and sort by type. So, this box looks a lot nicer. I can just use a battery pack if I want portability. Grouping instruments and sounds just looks more 'fun' than the MPC is.

[@nucentury08]

Just Got mine Friday I started with Maschine! I still have My MPC Live II but the Work flow is 👌🏾 for me I use it in standalone to create my Core rhythm” then finish in controller mode😎

[@Isaacthompson]

Thanks for this!

[@careyidle1008]

Nice clear and practical review! Appreciate the insights. In this price bracket, recommend checking out Akai Force for user friendly, poly-device/external gear compatibility and general standalone workflow goodness..:)

[@aloharay]

Had Force for 4 months, lost so much time trying to learn that thing and from bugs. Now two years later they are just implementing with updates the features originally advertised on the box. Wish Akai was better at software design/support, the hardware itself was stellar.

[@careyidle1008]

​@@aloharay Yeah definitely seemed to be a slow runner on first release, which stalled it's popularity. Getting to be the full package (or close enough to true DAW box) with updates.

[@aloharay]

Ben using it for a few weeks now, agree that they could have improved the unit with more horsepower. Could have been constrained by space/heat or economics. Looking forward to see what additional control over the synths they provide in updates. Perhaps more synths as well. Now working out the kinks using it with external gear.

[@mhoTunes]

For me, the key was Transferrable Skills. I've used Maschine since the MK1, upgraded to an MK3 and I could not face having to learn something new for doing small venue Open Mic nights. So I'm building up my sets on the M+, and when the stability is delivered in upcoming Firmware Updates I can take it out with me and leave the Big Computer at home.

[@archmagus1510]

i gave a sub.watched like your 8 video in a row.you really go right away into important stuff in like 15-20 minutes.i really like that.soooo probably for starters NI mk3 mikro + m32 keyboard would be probably good starter for me or should i save up for the mk3?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I'd say the MK3 Mikro is a great starting point. It'll require you to look at a computer screen a bit, but it'll still be hands on and it comes with a ton of software, it's a pretty incredible value.

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

Straight to the point thanks

[@christopheryoung2287]

Great honest review. I was very disappointed the overhyped launch reviews. Standalone limitations were almost a deal killer for me.

[@samprock]

Super cool and handy maschine, but I returned it. It helps me making music I don’t want to make :)

[@alexshdvideo]

Thank you for posting.. it looks fairly impressive. I might get a NI MK3 Micro... $269 or even the NI MK3 (looks just like the MK3+ with screens and knobs) but $649. At $269 the Mikro is such a low risk. Around the same price as an average Behringer analog synth but fully conmpatible with NI Maschine/Kontact/Komplete as well as an above average midi interface for any other daw. The Roland MV-1 Verselab work station for $699 also looks incredible. A little bit if 4x4 drumming combined with step sequencer... too many good options out there.

[@astarforgedcreations1784]

GREAT VIDEO... DOES THE MASCHINE WORK WITH NATIVE ULTIMATE SOFTWARE SOUNDS... AND CAN YOU ADD SOUNDS TO THE MASCHINE

[@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO]

Hi Gabe! Quick question. If I connect my Kontrol A61 (on it's way) to use as a controller for keyboard sounds, will that take up a lot of CPU? Thanks!

[@tyronelaces8690]

I’ve played a bit of piano and I want to get into sampling music for production. What’s right for me??

[@Th3rdFloor]

I’ve been a machine user since the mk1 ,I now use maschine studio alongside jam when creating. I’m now looking to upgrade to the + due to it’s standalone capability and also the fact that’s it’s hybrid too,,and that it’s now compatible with the jam controller. Although the studio is more than capable of producing a track from start to finish I just absolutely hate being shackled to the computer as it has a negative effect on my creativity and that’s the main reason why the upgrade to the + is a certainty for me. I want to be able to use the + in conjunction with my Hydrasynth and all of my existing Native instruments software & expansion that I have accumulated over the years. I reckon it’s most definitely the right decision for me when it comes down to purchasing the + Just like to thank you for sharing your thoughts on the + it’s very much appreciated!!!,looking forward to seeing more maschine + videos from your channel 😊👍

[@luminousbrilliance1711]

Yeah, the only thing I think about is that an existing Maschine user/ecosystem person-this device would be a godsend for getting the portability that Gabe enjoys so much. Get you compostion 95% there while portable/composing-*then hooking up the monster studio computer seems like it would be great.

[@mus0rmus1c3]

Would you say it’s for me? I am a current Maschine user with an older Mikro and a Jam looking for a central hub to sequence my Eurorack and use for sampling. Not looking for full DAW features, but I’d like to be able to have the freedom to break away from the laptop and go as far into a new project as I can before hitting feature restrictions.

[@dhuynh87]

Hey everyone! Just curious to see how this holds up in 2024? I'm still on fence on buying one after hearing about the cpu issues. Wondering if they fixed it by now?

[@GeorgeHzMusic]

And you didn't mention its arrangement capabilities! Its straight awesome! Personally I wouldn't recommend the M+ (its not really portable, pricy, buggy, no battery, etc). But the MK3 regular offers absolutely all of the benefits at half the price (or even less). Ever since I started using the MK3 (about 2 years ago) I only use Logic on my laptop for mastering and thats it. All the creating process, arrangement and mixing is done beautifully on the MK3 hands on 99.99% with the hardware . My advice: Wait for the M+2 or get de MK3 now (you wont regret it).

[@archmagus1510]

great info thx.

[@DanielleJohnson-vs2uy]

Absolutely right, George Hz. Spot on with your observations on maschine+.

[@mmhcreates]

Still feel the same way a year later? Or more so, as the Maschine +2, is potentially even closer to release. I wasn't considering the Maschine+ at all, but right now can get it for around the same price as the MPC one. Good to know about your experience with Mk3 and Logic x. That's the DAW I use and really would like something to speed up the work flow/not always be stuck at the computer.

[@MarianoPerez]

Which do you think is more powerful, maschine plus or the mc707. They can basically be had used for the same price.

[@funguy29]

How is the factory content sounds, patterns etc ?

[@danielhodgson5695]

Can I add my cracked drum kits with no problems loading?

[@thahomie773]

Do you recommend upgrading the Sd card

[@FreeBeat]

I just got my MPC One and am blown away so far. I hope you get your hands on one sooner than later!

[@symbiat0]

Congrats! Great piece of gear

[@felixvids7238]

Been thinking abt getting one but mpc1000 looks tempting as well. It's cheaper and a slimmer feature set is kind of a plus in my book

[@tali813]

I bought the mpc mk2 twice. I loved it except for one big problem... the pads would double hit no matter how I'd adjust the settings. Does the mpc one double hit?

[@cresshead]

yeh the elephant in the room.. or 3 elephants were not mentioned. I have a MPC one and its been great and so flexible i use it as a multitrack with real instruments quite a lot done 3 songs s far with real bass guitar, guitars, vocals and some electronic drum kit playing. Maybe the maschine plus could also handle that... kzbin.info/aero/PLm9ugumMr8v8TSJpc-hI1cbi8DzQahkjv

[@bisarproductions]

I found the MPC Live (2) a very complete sampler / groovebox, I'd be interested what you would think about these kind of products as well (if you would come accross on of these ;) ... thanks for the helpful videos, just bought a Circuit tracks!

[@Thedrumsthebass]

Killin it Gabe! Keep going

[@bobbimurdoch5948]

Hey! I’m thinking of replacing my Mc101 with a Maschine+. I used to have an Mk3 and loved it but want stand alone for gigs. Can it replace my mc101 for live performance? Currently on mc101 I get 16 scenes of 4 tracks - so basically 16 different beats split up over four tracks; (Kick, Snare, Percussion 1, percussion 2). Overall around 8-10 sounds per beat then I’d like to use a few synth sounds too. I’d prefer to work within one project for my live performance, will the Maschine plus hold up CPU/stability wise? Thanks!

[@mmhcreates]

From what I've seen so far, seems likely it would work for you. Could check out 'Blezz beats' KZbin channel, he has alot of content with the Maschine+.

[@sodiumsovereign]

You seriously need to try the MPC One, it's just so much better especially given the price.

[@lukegregg5944]

The workflow though... not great imo.

[@sodiumsovereign]

To each their own, the workflow fits me well. It's superior to the live with all the dedicated buttons

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yeah it's super high on my list of gear to try. It looks dope

[@Thedrumsthebass]

@@lukegregg5944 the new update to force with the arranger will come to MPC soon , it will be easier then

[@sodiumsovereign]

@@Thedrumsthebass Ooooh, what are you talking about? I haven't heard about an upcoming update... The drum synth addition was such a juicy one!

[@basgoossen]

This is exactly the problem with Machine+. It is so good, it makes you forget it's a stand-alone device. Once you've forgotten that you run into restrictions that a modern computer with all of it's processing power might not have. But once you accept it's a stand alone and you just consider efficiëncy a bit (like using sends, removing unused effects and patches, and maybe freezing a CPU expensive track) it's possibilities are endless. And all that without the need for a PC. I just love the workflow and creative process of this thing. Finally you can jam all you want, sequence, mix, sample, resample, arrange and so on, with up to 32 individual tracks without even looking at a screen whilst sitting on your couch. There's litteraly nothing that comes even close.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

This is a really good insight, I think it helps explain the disconnect between me really liking it but having a hard time recommending it. Although there *is* other stuff like it that I hope to try out in the future.

[@symbiat0]

Im not sure I would say "nothing comes close". Sure, nothing will have the exact same workflow, but plenty of people build and arrange tracks on an MPC Live which is also an untethered portable standalone device...

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Agreed. I'm hoping to give an MPC One a go in the near-ish future.

[@basgoossen]

@@symbiat0 IMHO the MPC live is a different bread of device, the Maschine is much more recognisable for DAW users if you ask me, and gives a lot more DAW-like features without the need to look on a screen/pc. But of course that highly depends on where you come from (I'm an Ableton user for instance). For me the MPC live does not fulfill the same expectations. But of course everybody is different and will have different tast and likings ;-).

[@symbiat0]

@@basgoossen Sure, the MPC is not a DAW which is a feature, not a bug. Not having an OS (and it’s increased hardware requirements) to host and run VSTs is probably why it works very well without maxing out CPU...

[@cresshead]

Maybe it's your preference in picking presets for synths and drum kit's for your 'sound' you like but it sounds quite brittle and spiky to my ears.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

It's interesting that you say that, I've definitely found myself leaning into a pretty chaotic sound while working with the Maschine+. I'm guessing it's a combination of the expansion packs I chose, the ability to layer a lot of elements very quickly, and easy access to a bunch of effects.

[@cresshead]

@@GabeMillerMusic it's your aggressive PUNK/ heavy rock roots coming out!

[@rufusmapp1379]

Do you know anyone could tell us about upgrading the CPU if it can be done or not. I bought this unit but the CPU is the only problem that I see that could make you pull your hair out with it just hearing you talk about this made me think then I was talking to myself saying problem.It could be a hell of a unit if they could get the CPU up to where it does not crash, but I thank you for your info, you are very informative

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Glad the video was helpful! I'm not a computer expert so I'm not sure how upgradable this is. The CPU is a weird beast because it actually didn't usually annoy me that much in everyday use, but it makes the Maschine+ hard to recommend with how much it costs.

[@TwizzyTwade]

Limitation forces creativity stay thirsty my friends … I’ve own multiple MPC‘s an a maschine MK3 and I truly can say that I am enjoying the Maschine + …. It’s a special piece that ain’t for everybody … oh yeah it sounds fantastic too

[@nickgilday8946]

I agree. And not being able to solve everything via 3rd party plugin has made me a better overall creator. For me though, as a new father, being able to sit next to the napping baby and create - can't put a price on that.

[@H4NDCRAFTED]

This is definitely for me , I intend to bounce a lot of my MC707 as it excels a micro edits. Also it will get away from those very shiny over produced N.I. sounds that can get tedious fast. Ironic as Roland is traditionally the culprit there. If they can nail bouncing down third party plugins in controller mode like Akai to make changing modes easy , they’re on a winner. Thank you for a well presented video.

[@CXtheproducer1]

You did a good review👍🏿 But the Maschince can’t even import or export MP3

[@chaocrator]

totally agree with everything. that's why i stick with MC-707.

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Hey gabe Maybe you know whats going on here: I've transferred two .fnm8 files (one imported from a ksd & one imported from Sysex) into my Maschine+. They both show up on the Maschine+ screen (user). The file I imported from KSD FILE WORKS in Maschine+. But the .fnm8 patch that had to first be imported from a SYX FILE, that patch (and all others) don't work in Maschine+. They work on my laptop software FM8, but not when I transfer them over to Maschine+. I get an "FM8 could not be loaded". Only the fnm8 file that was imported from ksd works. Weird. I repeated this - transferred fnm8 patches I created myself or downloaded - they work fine. But anytime I use a patch that was imported from a Sysex file - nope. They don't transfer to Maschne+. Thanks

[@alexandrosroussos]

The M+ beats a lot of the groove box on the workflow and has huge potential... if NI can handle all the firmware development required for that and bring more of its Komplete plugins and why not 3rd party plugins. The MPC is less pleasant in terms of workflow, but is already quite mature on the software side (stability & features). For now, Circuit, Verselab, MC-101/707 though they have less potential to evolve, provide more of a polished experience, each on its speciality. I already own the M+, MC-101 and the Blackbox but I'm very very tempted by the workflow and the polished feature set of the Verselab.

[@nickgilday8946]

Correct. I think they have set the building blocks for something special. The one thing they have on other stand alones is the fact that their sounds and plugins are amazing. Assuming they can move towards full NI compatibility at some point, it will be an absolute power house. Very curious too if the merger with izotope will add even more to the table... I will admit that not having a built in battery is silly. A power pack and cable isn't the worst thing but also just kind of like.. why? Why did you not do this? lol. It takes a little longer to process time stretching and truncating of longer samples but that's to be expected. Those are the only two things that have bothered me about it thus far to be honest.

[@alexandrosroussos]

@@nickgilday8946 M+ has a metallic case, they should build a magnetic stand/cover/handle that brings power bank and a pair of small speakers for instant gratification usage. They don't even need to spend too much on engineering or battle with supply shortage to create a new product. Just this accessory and they make the M+ competitive against the Live II, and make more money even from users who already purchased.

[@nickgilday8946]

@@alexandrosroussos True - I honestly don't care that much about the speakers, but something like that I would pay a couple hundred for as an accessory, sure.

[@alexandrosroussos]

@@nickgilday8946 i was thinking the same until I tested the convenience of Live Mk2 on that point. I could live without speakers (headset instead) though, especially if it can bring the accessory down to or less that $150 and make the whole thing still lighter than the MPC Live II.

[@nickgilday8946]

@@alexandrosroussos Or had they simply made it BT enabled or given a way to connect via wifi to speakers too.. Either way yea those are things that feel overlooked and take away from the portability. I do get not wanting a huge box either tho, which is why I'd be cool with no built in speakers - accessory tho for sure, why not? All in all though, I can make beats next to my sleeping 2 year old. I'm happy. haha.

[@nozero1590]

Keep going

[@manny75586]

I've been using NI software for 20 years now. I bought the first Maschine. For me it makes complete (or Komplete) sense for me to buy this. I have thousands of patches for the synths. Tons of .nki. Basically I'd be spending $1500 more to replace all of that if I moved elsewhere. Being an attorney, price wasn't ever really a consideration for me I guess haha.

[@heffe4257]

Nice not so humble brag, tool.

[@lwpweb]

maschine+ lacks a master on board audio recorder in order to record live jam, for which machine is the best tool ever. With maschine sw (and mk3) you can do easy recording with the guitar rig in built recorder. But guitar rig is unfortunately not available on maschine+.

[@tali813]

I nearly pulled the trigger to get one, being a maschine user for several years... After reading about the bugs, cpu usage, poor customer service, and remembering how slow NI is for upgrading their software, I'm glad I passed. I'm actually considering selling my Komplete ultimate 11 and maschine Mk3 and being done with them. The only 2 plugins I actually need from NI are Scarbee Rickenbacker and Action strings. One thing you didn't mention was the sampler, which is awesome.

[@milk_bath]

Always wait for the next gen. First gen products are always for beta testing on your customers with more money.

[@Jehudi]

I'm not alone. They keep bringing out new things. But they still have so much work on everything that exists.

[@frankjunker743]

I used Akai Samplers and MPC 2000 XL, MPC 4000. In my experience (25 years of using Akai Products) they were buggy and very slow in upgrades. NI is way better in updating. Believe me.

[@tali813]

@@frankjunker743 I've read that the early days of the MPC Live were horrible too... Took 3 years of firmware to finally get the thing working right.

[@tali813]

So after writing this rant, I ended up buying an M+ last week and I really really like it. A few software updates and this thing is gold. Being able to sit on my bed, or at the kitchen table, or go to a park and just make tracks without the laptop, interface, ect is awesome. I don't plan on using the soft synths too much. It will primarily be a sketchpad, sequencer, looper, and sampler.

[@issiewizzie]

best combo is the MK3/M1 MBookk Air

[@LucidMusicIncRecordings]

Try the MC 707!!!

[@mikenagol69]

I’d like to see you work with an MC-707...

[@GabeMillerMusic]

It's not the same, but I'm hoping to get my hands on an MV-1 soon. The 707 is awesome but I've got some other stuff on my list I want to get to first.

[@symbiat0]

@@GabeMillerMusic The additional features I feel are not enough for me to look at the MV-1 at the moment (but then Im spoiled I suppose :-)

[@slinkytrips]

It's clearly a small PC jammed inside a Maschine III. I get they were trying to save money by using existing molds and hardware but it still feels like they were shoehorning the software to work within the limitations. The big elephant in the room is Native Instruments being bought out by an investment firm recently, if the Alpha Theta buyout of Pioneer DJ is anything to go by we will see new colour variations and a subscription fee for this soon...

[@WhiteWulfe]

So many things were hoped for with this product, but in the end I wound up feeling underwhelmed on launch day. Hearing so many reports about how quickly you can max out the CPU sure didn't help. They make pretty good products, but if you're going to price it in line with various Akai and Elektron products (in Canada, most Elektron "large" boxes are within $50 CAD of the Maschine+) they best be bringing their A game. The other issue for me though, is Native Instruments is insanely slow about fixing things through updates - sure, they do come (well, unless you're a Traktor user that's part of the large group of people that's requested the ability to natively use Shoutcast without workarounds in Traktor - they keep sticking to their guns and offer streaming only through IceCast, and it's been that way since Traktor DJ Studio 3)... But I look at things based upon what they have now, not what's on a roadmap. The other thing that rather saddens me is that it's supposed to be a standalone box, yet you can't get into the nitty gritty of sound design without plugging it into the computer, at which point I would argue that it would have been a lot better (and almost $1k CAD cheaper) to just get a mk3..

[@symbiat0]

Good points above. The M+ came out while I was in the process of looking at grooveboxes. I had decided on the Akai Live II but then decided I would wait and see what the M+ brought to the table. (I have a friend with an MK3 but I didn't want to be tethered to a laptop...). So it came out, I watched the reviews from the usual suspects and also came away underwhelmed.

[@ItsJustEmK]

Gotta say, for the price it seems a lot like a Maschine MK3 and a mid-range laptop would serve someone a whole lot better...and it would technically be more portable. It's cool but it seems like this initial version doesn't quite have a reason to exist on its own.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I'm guessing it's just because people have been asking for it for a while so NI figured there was a market for one. I did like not being tethered to the computer, it helped create more focused sessions, but yeah if I was to buy something it would probably a mk III Mikro for my laptop.

[@donblake7302]

I've actually been using the plus over the last few months and the one thing that didn't quite ring true is the limitation. The ease of resampling means the workflow is suited to coming up with groups of virtual instruments and then writing them to a sample (sampling it) . The sample engine is very low on resources and I regularly use 16 groups without much problem at all Everything I do, I will resample using the sync option on the sample menu. If you compare this to a daw or even the maschine software then yeah it could be described as limiting. If you do compare this to other groove boxes like digitakt, octatrack or akai samplers then it's easily on par if not far more flexible. I think the maschine plus suffers from being exactly the same as the mk3 in regards to the way it operates. The plus and the mk3 have exactly the same workflow and this means its valid to criticise it because you could literally get a decently powered laptop and a mk3 for the same price (if not cheaper) than the maschine plus.

[@nickgilday8946]

I liked that I didn't have to learn a new workflow or buttons TBH. At the end of the day you are buying a stand alone MK3. I do wish there was a better way to time stretch/pitch samples. I get frustrated that the AU only operates as a looper pretty much and that you can't chop samples in there. It's such a powerful tool but for those of us who aren't loop based beat makers, it's like a nice big toy we can't really use to your advantage.

[@bibelino88]

pls try the MPC ONE...

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I'll get there eventually!

[@LucidMusicIncRecordings]

IOS Maschine app users are very familiar with the prevalence of limitations...

[@truechristianity74]

Did he say slight hit no you will be taking a big hit in processing power

[@Maochan81]

Am i correct to assume that with Maschine MK3 you basically get the same experience, just have to connect a pc/laptop to it? This costs so much more and is so weak compared to the Akai boxes.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yeah it's the same experience, the MK3 came first and this is modeled after it. I don't think it's weak, but I definitely want to try some MPC stuff in the nearish future.

[@Maochan81]

@@GabeMillerMusic Sorry, i just meant weak compared to the Force. As groovebox it's definitely more capable than most. The problem with these DAW-like grooveboxes is, that i don't have so much fun than with something more limited/focused. And that affects my creativity somehow.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Fair enough!

[@symbiat0]

For the price, you could get an MPC Live II which is a more capable box...

[@BecomingProductions]

True, I know not everyone likes the MPC workflow but I've never heard any complaints about its cpu limits. Its a less powerful device but designed to work well with what it has.

[@maxpeter4171]

I think the machine plus pricing is insane, especially in comparison to the mpc one.

[@BecomingProductions]

@@maxpeter4171 Agreed, although I'd happily have paid that price if it was fairly specced and you could edit the on-board synths to a reasonable degree. Seriously in clouding Massive, a wavetable synth, and not providing way to adjust the wavetable of a patch. Thats just bad design.

[@ItsJustEmK]

I'm an MPC Live MK I user and I gotta agree, it's arguably not as "powerful" in raw numbers compared to Maschine+ but it's designed and optimized around its limitations and unlike Maschine... it's not tethered to the wall. And the more comparable MPC, the One, is half the price. I can see why someone might use Maschine MK3 and a laptop, but the plus seems almost pointless

[@BecomingProductions]

@@ItsJustEmK Fully agree, I have the MPC-X, Live 2, and Force (plus plenty of others aside from Akai devices) and none of them have the hardware specs that Machine have. Yet they they all run perfectly and performance hardly ever comes to mind as they do what they're designed to do. The same can't be said of Maschine Plus. I understand the code base of the NI software was designed to run on a computer, but if they couldn't develop it to run on a standalone box without performance issues they shouldn't have released it.

[@BecomingProductions]

I owned one for less than 24 hours and couldn't wait to get rid of it. In all the grooveboxes I've tried or looked into, I've never seen as much talk about hitting CPU and resource limits. Yet its one of the main topics with Mashine Plus. I just found it far too underpowered and constrained for the price. In reality you could buy a used Maschine mk3 and laptop that would FAR out perform this, for less than the price of the Plus.

[@lukegregg5944]

What's your favourite groove box?

[@BecomingProductions]

@@lukegregg5944 Probably Octatrack or Deluge. Would be tough to pick between them.

[@lukegregg5944]

@@BecomingProductions I would like to try a Deluge, But sadly I can't seem to find anywhere in the UK that sells them.

[@BecomingProductions]

@@lukegregg5944 Theres nowhere in the world that sell them other than Synthstrom in New Zealand. They'll ship it to you, you'd just have to pay import tax. Or else they often pop up for sale on ebay or reverb.com.

[@lukegregg5944]

@@BecomingProductions How long did it take to ship to you, after you had placed the order?

[@louieville535]

Not really I was disappointed with the GB card 64 is not enough once you load all your sounds there's no more room left they should have gave us a 1Tb for 1400 not cool....

[@batirfruit]

maschine + is good but its just a daw in a box and paying 1.1k for some stuck plugins in ableton and a sampler is kind of meh, some groove box like digitakt have way more funny features that brings something else than what you would do in a daw

[@Fr0stbite1801]

I think it's overpriced for basically a Mk3 but standalone. I'd rather just get a Mk3.

[@josuearesav]

CPU usage is a drawback for sure.

[@mrcanisters]

Maschine plus is the microwave meal of grooveboxes.

[@nadirkarim7573]

Honestly no it’s not,,,to get the best out of it is in controller mode,,personally I think we all been ripped off of the price,,,it’s not really a standalone I get crackle sounds a lot and it’s a new maschine,,the ram sucks on it big time,,they made a face cover with no good engine power,,,they talked a good game but delivered bull,,,,,,,it’s just a upgraded controller that’s all it’s not much of a standalone,,,maschine and mpc need to team up and remake a standalone to be (better and touch screen and more ram space and also start off with a TB hard dive in it ,,,now the look of maschine is nice but under the hood not really that good.

[@nadirkarim7573]

Personally I think if they come out with a better maschine + standalone and get it right,,to all the people that got cheated out of the maschine plus should get 600 discount off the new better maschine that comes out ,,I feel that would be fair

[@Cturner284]

No

[@Acwmusic]

Your plosives are killing me 😣

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I was still getting used to that mic when I filmed this, I've backed off from it a bit in subsequent filming sessions and that's helped.

[@BloodyCactus]

its a glorified preset player that cost 5x too much

[@kaspastarr]

literally the dumbest music software ever made, broken buggy, horrible dont waste your money. 64

[@johnrichardson3297]

Gabe Miller Music Dreadbox Typhon would be better than this piece of crap