My apology to Native Instruments... I was Wrong About The Maschine Plus

[@zman9190]

Respect to you Bolo - it takes a bigger man to admit his mistakes as many wouldn’t 🙏 Good man👍

[@MickBenjamins]

Cool to see you're getting into the standalone side of Maschine now. New gear is always a learning process, and you're a big man to own up to mistakes!

[@TheEtbetween]

Stop! Stop! Stop! You trying to make this device into a king out of peanut butter! You sound compromise!! For over a $1000 dollars I shouldn’t have to make it sound like the computer versions! I noticed that they been dropping the price! They getting ready to drop a new one, probably next year! A better version that’s not compromise. I feels sorry for all those who brought this experimental first version!

[@noahsiekmann4275]

@@TheEtbetween what exactly do you think you are going to accomplish?

[@TheEtbetween]

@@noahsiekmann4275 you mean what I already accomplished!

[@jerrypizzini]

Bolo: I apologize for saying that guys…. Native instruments: no problem Bolo. Here’s more free gear and expansions. 😂😂😂😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

😂….. and I’ll gladly accept 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@hansjbs]

Jerry you stupid for this one fam 🤣🤣🤣.

[@SonicVibe]

😂

[@CDOGATL]

Shidd...nothing wrong with free stuff

[@MIDAZSITH]

I was going to write the same😂😂😂😂

[@slymega28]

Love your honesty. Reading the manual can be dry but clarify's most things. Research and speaking with music tech peeps, always helps. Love from London❤

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Hey man respect to you for comming out and admitting your mistakes Bolo.

[@nickgilday8946]

100%... It's actually really important because a lot of people.. Most people, don't actually come back and let the consumers know they were wrong and these labels follow the product around. I think NI has been hurt by this in particular because a lot of people are using MPC (which is great, not knocking) and really quick to shut down the Maschine at first hint of issue. I think its great to see someone who is an avid MPC user give Maschine a real shot just so that people know both units are amazing in their own right.

[@TheEtbetween]

Stop! Stop! Stop! You trying to make this device into a king out of peanut butter! You sound compromise!! For over a $1000 dollars I shouldn’t have to make it sound like the computer versions! I noticed that they been dropping the price! They getting ready to drop a new one, probably next year! A better version that’s not compromise. I feels sorry for all those who brought this experimental first version!

[@TheEtbetween]

@@nickgilday8946 you do know he was compromise ! You miss the part where he admitted that they sent him products ! This is the biggest problem with KZbin channels. After awhile the companies start sending them products for free or at a discount. Then they start to agree! Wake up!

[@nickgilday8946]

@@TheEtbetween As a maschine plus user I think his reviews have been pretty spot on. I think if they were in his ear, he wouldn't have knocked them for something they were capable of doing. Most people wouldn't come back and admit their fault, they would just move on... In regards to companies sending stuff for free or discounts - you do know that's just how business works right? Like literally every company in the world who sells a product is going to give said product to people who have influence in that market. Sometimes it DOES come with a stipulation a promotion attached where they ask that their product is promoted in positive light. Sometimes the company is simply trying to make sure the reviewer has a full scope of their product with no strings attached. This wasn't a promotional video, NI isn't paying him to say positive things, so its up to the viewer to believe in the integrity of the review. As mentioned above, since bolo came back to follow up on a previous review and talk on things he got wrong or didn't understand says a lot. As does the fact that he is primarily an MPC user, so its not like its gonna kill em if NI doesn't give him hardware.

[@TheEtbetween]

@@nickgilday8946 totally understand what you saying. However, this system is a hybrid system it’s not a total stand alone system. The flaws of the system still exist, the main one is the processor failure to handle complicated layers without the computer , some of the more luxurious sounds are unable to function without being connected to a computer. This not my opinion just look at the specs and read the keynotes. Even the audio imports are less than the 96 on the MK3. There really was nothing to apologize for just clarification. His main point was that it’s not a standalone unit. and even though they added some natural sounds, they are not of same quality as the non-standalone units. With that said, I have a maschine ! The instrument are amazing, however I will not upgrade to there current, standalone model until Version 2.

[@JulianX3__]

I’d pick my maschine over my mpc all day

[@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO]

Bolo seriously levelled up with this one! You don't see that many producers and beat makers out there apologize for simple misunderstandings and own it and even though in my eyes, he didn't have to, he was compelled to because of his loyalty and g-code with us subscribers and followers. As a music professional, the fact that he took the time and himself back to fully understand music equipment and in the case of the Maschine+ earned stripes and respect (not like he ever lost it from us). God Bless you Brotha!

[@Beatsniper]

Native Instruments is awesome I love Maschine’s workflow in conjunction with Cubase 12 Pro and yet I haven’t even scratched the surface on either one.

[@s.gharavi1614]

The licensing is the biggest issue. Akai is easier, cheaper and more flexible.

[@LordJHouse]

Good on you Bolo for coming correct. Yeah, the Expansions are dope AF, and so is the Maschine and S88. Very happy with Native Instruments and their gear, software, sounds, etc. They are literally my favorite company on so many levels.

[@MacCelium]

"Sometimes I am wrong...I'm sorry if I am" Terms we don't hear enough of anymore. Your wisdom and musical chops are appreciated. +1 sub

[@Unders]

Integrity shout 🙌 also you want to add anything else. Literally ANYTHING use the auto sampler on that piano you super want.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes! I’m definitely creating my own sounds with the auto sampler

[@MiriAstro]

Stand up guy 💪🏽. I really love the Maschine workflow having started out on the MPC200XL technology has come so far. What a time to be alive.

[@leogolive]

Being a longtime Maschine user I thought the stuff you were saying about the Plus not having acoustic sounds was strange, but I’ve never used the Plus so I couldn’t speak on it. I’m glad you figured it out and it’s giving you a much better experience with the Maschine.

[@nickwatland3565]

Maschine stand-alone is insane but I’ve never used plus got a iPad instead for bm3 !

[@ToreHansen]

And this is why I read that f manual... Waiting for an Akai MPK MKIII and learning Akai Beats at the moment.

[@andrij.demianczuk]

Based on that last video, I actually went out and bought an MPC Live ii. Now I did originally order the Maschine+, but so switched to the MPC based on your thoughts on NI. I’m still happy with my decision though because most of my music is sample based which I still believe the MPC is better suited for

[@joeamato4551]

This is way videos like this can be dangerous in a sense. You are better off with an mpc anyway

[@99MUZIK]

I hope the next firmware we will see a better sampler and more plugins for the Maschine plus.

[@geraldbrown9279]

The only way we learn and grow is from mistakes and owning them.

[@scottsavol5348]

Can you do an in depth video on it? I’m about to get one. Would love to see the work glow of it

[@marlonnunez8488]

I caught you saying some things that I thought you weren't aware, hope your videos will improve on this., but I salute you for making this apology video. We have to be mindful that Influencers have the power to affect a business by stating information, true or not..

[@judon4908]

That's 💯 Seeing someone admit that they were wrong is a rare occurrence these days. Long live humility 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JRCGuitarist]

Apologies have never been a strength for Westerners, so, any expression of humility is refreshing really. Glad to see he resolved the issue.

[@MatrixxSoundlab]

That's real big of you. #salute and we appreciate your honesty.

[@teabreakbeats]

I’ve never plugged in my plus to a laptop, I use it as a nice rompler with my expansions. I was worried about the cpu but have never hit the limit!

[@BoloDaProducer]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ProdXdB]

That’s why you my guy!!!! Respect to you bro bro!! I love the video.

[@Altruwest]

Good Stuff! Also don't sleep on the Marble Rims expansion for strings and keys my guy. #TrueSchool

[@nickgilday8946]

Been loving watching your experience with the plus. I appreciate how honest and unbias you are in your takes, and even more so the ability to reflect on things that maybe you got wrong the first time around. That is why I'll always watch your videos sir!

[@robertroach7807]

Not many people can own their wrongs. BIG respect to you my brother. That's how you keep it real.

[@Diddddu]

Good look Bolo.Now i can finally purchase one.No one on you tube talk about those type of sounds really anymore.

[@chandeleerjet5637]

Thanks for sharing. Do you know how much space is on the machine for user samples? I pretty much only want to is the machine plus as a drum machine my own sounds that I play through hardware, live. Not sure if you can pull directly from an SD or if you have to import everything to a small amount of space.

[@BoloDaProducer]

As much as you want.. I use a 256g sD card

[@Bashanvibe]

Glad you saw the light bruh!!!

[@legitimatefrenzy]

That's the problem I have with so much modern tech, most things are possible it's just not as easy as people want interface live, I got these issues with the verselab and mpc one. I was surprised to find out key groups is the way to go and the verselab has so many bread and butter sounds. You earned a subscribe from your apology!

[@Schemez-16vhiphopbeatz]

I'm an mpc one+ user but iv got the poor man's mashine plus the novation circuit rhythm...I love that sampler fast workflow but the mashine is outta my price range its still double the price of the mpc one+ and iv heard the mashines cpu is not as powerful as the m.p but they do say once u go mashine u don't go back to the mpc I can imagine the work flow being that much better then the mpc as I literally figured the whole mpc out In a few hours as a first time mpc user and not really a daw user iv always used hard wear with a multitrack recorder so I find the mpc pretty fast its obvious not circuit rhythm fast but still really fast setting up sequences in song mode can be a bit slow but it's still pretty quick I love the mpc I was put of buying one for a long time as I was scared of learning the workflow but it was so easy after a tutorial or two

[@CweezMusic]

Yo dope that you actually tried it and showed us the humble you ! Crazy video bro 😊

[@CrusaderGeneral]

takes a lot of balls to admit being wrong. respect!

[@whojiman]

That’s why I’m subscribed. You Keep it 💯!!

[@z19000]

We 'the public' should be the influencers and the youtubers will then learn from us

[@kelvinlaurent2374]

Love this video man! Also, would you mind telling me the type of keyboard / maschine stand you are using? Looks great!

[@MadACeTeeMack]

I just copped an MPC X and own a maschine

[@kvmoore1]

Do you have the standalone version of the Maschine (Maschine +)? If so, have you ever thought about syncing the Maschine to the MPC X and using the Maschine for melodies and chords (keyboard/synth stuff) and dedicating the MPC X for drums? I also have an MPC X, but I have a Force instead of Maschine and I plan to do something similar with my setup. I hope Akai also makes the premium MPC Key 61 plugin expansions available for the Force like they did for the other MPCs. I think Fabric or Fabric XL would be super dope on the Force!!!

[@babysunn2]

You may as well Get That LIVE 2 While U At It... Cause When You Travel at Some Point You Gonna Wish You Would've... IJs

[@MadACeTeeMack]

@@kvmoore1 I have the older maschine but plan on getting the standalone plus

[@MadACeTeeMack]

@@babysunn2 The MPC X has a case you can buy separately

[@miked3058]

I just got another MPC X and a Maschine MK3. I am an old MPC head…..3000, 2000xl and 5000, but the Maschine’s workflow just seems faster and more intuitive. Thinking of giving up the X and getting a Maschine +, Komplete 14 and calling it a day

[@doctorstrobe]

Hey Bolo, what's the name of the stand you're using?

[@toolsee64]

Thanks for videos, what keyboard stand is that holds the keyboard and the machine+.

[@pierrefitch]

can't I combine the Akai MPC one and maschine mk3 together makes it a power house ---- MPC one for as your main station for drums and you can use the Maschine Mk3 for sampling, leads ,chords, atmospheres etc!

[@therealbauentbauentllc2735]

You have helped me so much ..I’m improving daily from your post

[@OfficialToneJonez]

Dope. Makes me wanna give mine another shot.

[@RodneyD]

Native Instruments forgives… I don’t This is inexcusable!!😂😂

[@leogolive]

💀💀💀

[@GladysGrace001]

😂😂😂

[@devastacion241]

Where can i buy one stand for maschine like this ?

[@jasontaylor404]

BOLO KEEP grinding!

[@PhiladelphiaDon]

Good stuff! I still have my original Ni Maschine MkII! I'll preface this video agreeing w/ BOLO by saying this it takes courage to admit when you make mistakes or errors in judgement. I appreciate your channel Bruh. I always find something new and interesting here! [ I'm thinking of actually getting an MPC :) ]

[@730productionsllc]

Nuff respect. That’s what real men do.

[@TonyThomas10000]

NI has some great tools. The Maschine iOS app is also very capable with plenty of packs available.

[@YizzyBeBuzy-COPRODO]

Respect bro. Because I just watched the other videos on MK3 and this 1 too... Good catch!

[@Thomas_Swift]

The Maschine Plus and the Komplete Kontrol 49mk2 are execllent for production, and great for space. I use the Akai MPC One and Force also. It mostly about what works for your ideas. It is all about the music.

[@pierrefitch]

can I combine the Akai MPC one and maschine mk3 together makes it a power house ---- MPC one for as your main station for drums and you can use the Maschine Mk3 for sampling, leads ,chords, atmospheres etc!

[@martinlord982]

Hey Bolo - appreciate the candor. But one still has to buy those expansion packs, even if you own a bunch of Kontakt instruments.. Cheers

[@jeremythompson6822]

A man’s man salute for your honesty

[@BustaMovePurkinz]

🗣BOLO💨 On his Grown Man 🤫🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dominiquekelley9388]

I done put down Mad heat on the plus. But I wish some of those Mk 3 expansions was compatible with the + in Stand-alone. Instead they split them up 1/2 for + the other for Mk 3 I'm speaking of the latest Expansions

[@elvinlewis4233]

I've had a damn hard time setting up that system. No issues with Akai. But I know it's powerful if I ever figure it out. lol.

[@Staykool777]

So few people can own up to mistakes on this planet sir. You forever have my respect brother.

[@lukepynhon]

Hey Bolo, I know this is random af, but I'm getting a maschine plus and want that same setup you have for my keyboard. Can you tell me what keyboard stand you're using?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Here ya go amzn.to/3PQNjGw

[@lukepynhon]

Oh fuck yeah! Thanks for responding man

[@imthateddie]

Bolo, thanks for the vid. Was wondering what brand is the stand that you have your Maschine sitting on? 🙌

[@AndyTanguay]

Takes a big man to admit he's wrong.

[@GeoffTEEVEE]

UH... Ladies and GENTLEMEN; What you have juss seen HERE??? Is EXTRA LARGE, TOP SHELF, GRADE A MAN SH!T. When you own up you level up. MY MAN. Beyond producer, dass big. FOOTNOTE: Love your git down, Bruh. You've helped me alot.

[@MankyFrilla]

I apreciate a man who's big enuf . .

[@DJMISTERRIPPER]

Try the intimate Grand & Farewell Keys preset !!

[@CainaanDC]

Maschine Gang

[@rotemcohen7425]

Love how real you are

[@intertaynr_quepdi.avstxinq881]

Would you change and what would you Add I just wanted to know? Has one of them one of the major influencers your take on it? Still will want them to export MP3 I think it should be standard cross the board all equipment export MP3 or Wave File...

[@liambokser]

Got a sub for this honesty! Great content man

[@beardedelephant3023]

Yeah I’m coppin’ one tomorrow

[@magnuseriksson8081]

Love the Maschine and I do not really know it that well

[@MrCosmicVictory]

good to know! i have the mk3 and i watched the other video about the plus. that's a big deal to have/not have those built-in sounds. they still need a built-in battery and speaker 😜

[@GizmoGary]

im a maschine mane but i agreed (and enjoyed) most of your criticism of maschine in your MPC One vs. Maschine+ comparison. respect to anyone who can admit they're wrong though, there's definitely a piano in there.

[@JazMystic1]

I might get a Maschine plus one day just for the sake of it

[@ToddBryantsr]

Good Man! I appreciate you!

[@chesleyrolleMusic]

Thats whats up!! Big man right here!! Bless up

[@Thomas_Swift]

I made the same mistake with the Roland MC909 and Yamaha RS7000

[@poorhouz5051]

Bro you didn't read the manual 1st.. I always read my manual for a few days before I even touch it. As far as hardware. It may be in there...Never know!!! Salute LOL

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yeah, I was definitely wrong but I hope you will forgive me 😂

[@MacNifty]

I wanted to get away from akai since the 2000. Akai.and roland held market cap. Then maschine came out. Fourteen years on.

[@collcatillwill]

😂😂😂 I had the same issue when I first used Native.

[@larryiscreating]

Deepest appreciation for you keeping it 💯 🙏🏿

[@Shakedown2u2]

SALUTE BOLO DA PRODUCER...THATS WHATS...A STAND UP BRO

[@geetony692]

I always respect your talking about

[@dontoya325]

I need your help. Posted a video about mk3. Can not figure this out for nothing

[@squalleylando8767]

Fam… I’ve tried telling you from the jump. I’m glad you figured it out. Ease up on your stubbornness Bolo 😎🥃

[@dopeydan1986]

Did it stop crashing?

[@colorofsound]

Hey, what’s up man I was curious what you’re using for your machine stand I need to move mine from my desk onto a stand so I can get my keyboard onto the desk and condense space. I was going to get a snare drum stand but I like what you have going and was curious if you could possibly put a Link to it . Great vids as usual !

[@BoloDaProducer]

Here ya go: www.amazon.com/dp/B003R7KVAM/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_MD42YDB160H8AKK8XPHB?linkCode=ml2&tag=boloproductio-20

[@colorofsound]

@@BoloDaProducer Dam ! Quick response . Thanks so much 🙏

[@pabz5602]

The check cleared fosho

[@criticalwoodhip-hopforever2657]

Hey There is somethings a lot of you guy's doing but it still stay a mistake for me . Why would you like to add reverb or a Bunch of Effect during your beat making session ? It's so much easier and better do add all of this at the end during the mixing session. When i compose i do everything dry then when my beat is done i jump to mixing . I learned like this but i see a lot of people from youtube doing like you by making and using Effect during the first step. What's the benefit ?

[@kidchristjustice4367]

If i buy a used plus, will it still be registered ?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes

[@biggareid]

So can we agree that maschine + is superior or at least equal to MPC live?

[@nickgilday8946]

I use the plus over the MPC. I started on MPC and switched... but I honestly think it comes down to workflow preference. From what I can tell both units do about... 95% of the same stuff, and the 5% that differs is most inconsequential. For me, I just found that the way I make music just works better with Maschine and the beats I made felt more "me". I am one million percent sure there are many who would say the exact same for MPC and I can't knock em for it.

[@BoloDaProducer]

TBH both are good I would put one ahead of the other because it’s really two different workflows.

[@biggareid]

@@BoloDaProducer OK, so which one has the highest potential for future usage?😁

[@nickgilday8946]

@@BoloDaProducer Exactly... Now if NI can use that algorithm from the AU to the sampler and provide "the serato experience".. that could be a definitive game changer (that one has bothered me for years.. at least let me chop from the AU)

[@connormckay9429]

Random ass question but what stand is that, I want one for my MK3

[@echochamber_official]

Love this man ❤❤

[@Fycstion]

Are you reviewing Komplete 14?

[@BoloDaProducer]

I might but there already a lot of great videos out already

[@julienDrcq]

humility

[@bensmirmusic]

What’s the brand selling the vertical stand it’s mounted on

[@BartillaAndPartners]

Thx a lot for clearing things up - anyway, I'll have to buy new expansions to get the sounds I have in my Kontakt Player already...feels like NI forces me to keep buying new stuff....they would gain so much more respect by opening their system up for a broader range of VSTs (even foreign ones)

[@seanmatthews5279]

How's the stability on the M+ with latest updates? Torn between this and the Akai Force

[@javierpadro-sierra7522]

Is it better than the M.P.C?

[@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

What kind of stand is it?

[@lewisjones6952]

Which is better mpc x or machine plus

[@heffe4257]

Each piano sound is a certain note though, right? So do you have to add each note one by one on each pad? Or am I wrong and you just load up a sound and go to keyboard mode?