Maschine Mikro MK3 Tutorial Part 1: Setup and Make a Beat

[@NativeInstruments]

So good! 🙌

[@SanjayC]

You heard it straight from the source!! Haha!

[@viberunners5118]

HELP WANTED!!!!!!!! MY SAMPLING ICONS DO NOT RESPOND!!!! I've contacted NI and have yet had someone help me with this problem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6HbhX-rn794d6s

[@NickQuinn1986]

@@SanjayC Hey man, don't suppose you use it with Logic Pro?? Finding it super tricky seamlessly linking the two. Trying to find the best workflow. Great tuts!!!

[@RyNeaSoulMusic]

So far Sanjay has the only tutorials for the Mikro 3 that make me consider purchasing this.

[@NickQuinn1986]

@@RyNeaSoulMusic What Daw you using? I bought it and try to integrate with Logic Pro. It is a pain in the arse. I love the kit and you can get some cool sounds, plus it comes with sample banks and soft synths (Massive, reaktor) that are probably worth it alone. But it i pretty frustrating setting it up with Logic.

[@2009rudeboy]

This is by far one of the best newbie tutorials I have ever seen. I learned more from you in 7 minutes than from the professionals who drag out info and make learning extremely boring.

[@margaretchristo6859]

This is the best Maschino tutorial on KZbin! Please make more tutorials like this one!

[@StiloNautica]

🤣

[@tonymccaff2937]

Hey all, can I just say that this series has been the easiest to understand from scratch that I have found. I would say that trying to set up on win7 64bit is a nightmare. This takes nothing away from this tutorial, it is 100% first class. The problem is the installation directory for the vsts. It took me nearly 2 weeks to sort it so if anyone is facing the same problems " massive could not be loaded " let me know and if I can help I will. It drove me bonkers!!!

[@Rahulrajcoomar]

Hey Man I am struggling with the same issue but on my Mac. It’s not loading any of the VSTs with the same error message, “Massive could not be loaded”. Any guidance you can offer would be highly appreciated.

[@RingolingoT]

Yo man we need you😢, where can I get vst-plugins?

[@chrisbasmati3177]

Dude, this is the best Maschine tutorial on youtube!! Thank you!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@tonymccaff2937]

Hey Sanjay, I purchased the mikro mk3 about 3 weeks ago and have had a struggle finding a video for complete beginners. I watched your series and after a few hours I've already put together a track barely having to touch my keyboard. Most other videos presume that you already know everything and that you have just installed another midi controller. I paid £180 for the controller and was about to pour acetone over it because of the software. It took me nearly 2 weeks to sort out libraries/audio/midi. Now I'm sorted I can settle in and your videos are great. I lose concentration very easily so these 8min bursts cover all the basics and the tips are invaluable.

[@SanjayC]

I'm so happy to hear that! You can always come back and review them anytime you need. That's why I made them this way. You can come back with a new beat idea and follow my tutorial again! Thanks so much for writing to me. You made my day! So what kind of music are you making with it?

[@tonymccaff2937]

@@SanjayC Thanks for replying, I actually thought the post was closed. I listen to late 90s early noughties trance. I'm in Ireland so I was young when the European trance revolution was hitting. I'm 40 now so I think you are younger than me, although my hip hop influences are the same. My USB in my car consists of house of pain, Tupac, cypress hill, snoop,biggie,sublime,pink floyd,everlast, the jam, oasis, blondie, more recently chamelphat, deadmaus, djing progressive house is where I'm at. I enjoy just pumping out something live, my brain hasn't recovered from the 00s so memorizing things are a bit difficult.

[@SanjayC]

Biggie and Tupac are legends! I miss that 90s hip hop style! Good for you for continuing your musical journey. Keep in touch man!

[@tonymccaff2937]

@@SanjayC I am actually starstruck that you are so quick at answering me mo chara!

[@SanjayC]

Well...you took the time to write to me. :-) I love being a small part of what you'll create.

[@kamikaze6295]

I bought the Maschine because of you.You explained it so well that I understood everything.You saved me a lot of time and nerves.I really appreciate that you exist.Thank you very much and best regards from Germany

[@SanjayC]

Glad I could help! :-D

[@jonathanmoya7784]

Sanjay, I've watched videos from you in the past and they have been really helpful to get started in many areas of the music production world but something as simple as showing the name of the software in Native Access puts at the top of the food chain on this topic. Amazing! Thank you so much.

[@BoomWahDis]

The reason i can not do without KZbin,theres always that one video to make your day better Just got me a Maschine and I was already getting frustrated with it .Thank you ,thank youuuu.

[@SanjayC]

So happy to hear I could take your frustration away! :-D

[@courtneyj2928]

I’m so glad I found this. I was feeling a bit discouraged because I wasn’t sure how it works but you demonstrated so well, very helpful. Great job 😁

[@SanjayC]

Yay! Glad you found it helpful!

[@geraldoperez2523]

This video starts at step 0. Great!! Finally an easy to understand video that starts at a proper place. Thank you!

[@SanjayC]

Yay!

[@WobbigongSoundSystem]

I was so skeptical of every controller on the market after perhaps over watching like a billion reviews and tutorials. This single video gave me the courage to learn Maschine, and finally just pick a NI controller and go with it. Many thanks 🔊💯

[@morrisman64]

Thank you, the only guy, on youtube that walks you thru setting the device up. Everyone else jumps right to making beats.

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Excellent video Sanjay

[@RockFeed]

Really appreciate this! Trying to mess around with some beat making for fun. You have taught me a ton!

[@SanjayC]

Awesome! Glad to hear that! What type of music are you making?

[@billmcnelis5999]

Honestly, other KZbinrs should watch your videos and learn. Simple, efficient, teaches you what you need to know, not all hyped and crazy. Subscribed.

[@ak6inator]

I really like the mass of information you gave. Its really simple to remember all steps. Another good thing is you calm voice, makes it easier to understand

[@robertruff8050]

Thank you Sanjay for this straightforward Tutorial Part 1. Being new to the Maschine workflow, this gave a little more understanding than just me guessing how to even know where to begin with this controller. I'm coming an mpc1000 instrument, so this is all new to me.😅

[@CephaLynchPod]

This video was and is still so helpful, I’ve watched it at least 5 times over. I’m new to machine mikro as well. Thank you for your help!

[@issiewizzie]

same here just got mine ......

[@nambr9]

Just bought the Micro for my 9 year old. I will admit ... I wanted it too. So now we have something new to enjoy together doing. As a total beginner (my only experience with music making is 20+ years old ImpulseTracker) I find your videos very cool. You got a new subscriber (actually 2).

[@SanjayC]

As thanks! Starting them young. That’s the best. I started piano when I was 5. Will never regret it. Wish I had a Micro back then! 😊

[@iShredStreets]

My man, this is the best Maschine tutorial I’ve seen so far. Thank you very much!

[@SanjayC]

You're welcome! Hope you watched the whole series...there's lots of things I discovered along the way.

[@iShredStreets]

@@SanjayC No, I haven't watched the whole series yet but I am for sure going to but I can already tell that it's good.

[@kennethchartrand4251]

Fantastic work Sanjay. Your delivery and pace in making these videos are perfect. Keep up the great work.

[@SanjayC]

Thank you Kenneth!

[@michaelward1082]

NI should give you commissions because in one video you totally just sold me one of these things! I never realized it was so easy to use and looks like a lot of fun!

[@DOCTAWILSON]

Thank you so much! After finally fixing a USB popping and crackling issue by reinstalling my Focusrite Scarlett drivers I was not inspired but you have renewed my determination to learn.

[@SanjayC]

That's awesome! I'm glad I could give you a boost! :-)

[@richardtrickle2028]

Sanjay, thank you so much! This video alone got me up and running and recording. Awesome

[@SanjayC]

You're welcome, Richard! Glad you found it helpful. Did you watch the others? I'm interested in knowing what else people want to learn.

[@richardtrickle2028]

@@SanjayC, Yes I did and I been up since about 5:30 am and it is now 5:02 PM and I am loving it!!

[@seriousii252]

@Sanjay C - Just wanted to thank you. I've been using FL Studio for quite some time, which I love (I know you can use Maschine as a VST) but you simplify your tutorials which most people don't, so again thank you.

[@SanjayC]

Glad I could help!

[@SF_Native]

I've watched a lot of tutorial videos for the Mikro MK3. This is hands down the best one. Thank you.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much!

[@ItsKavi]

Thank you, Sanjay! I was a bit nervous starting off with my Maschine Mikro, but this vid made me feel totally comfortable!

[@BobMaulucci]

I just got mine, and I appreciate this Sanjay. Thanks! Also, I am using mine with an M1 Macbook Pro. It crashed all the time, but then I read to reduce the latency to 128. It has worked flawlessly since. Hopefully that helps someone else.

[@orkesiano]

Your Tutorials with the mk3 micro maschine was the perfect introduction to the world of Native Instruments for me. It would be a dream if you could teach us how to mix and master with the machine. There is little or no useful information on the Internet or KZbin. You can explain everything so easily, even more complex things. I learned a lot from you. I am eternally grateful for that alone🙏🙏🙏Much love and respect bro ❤️

[@SanjayC]

I really appreciate that. So glad you found this useful. For mixing, you've got access to the basic mixer controls in the Maschine software. For mastering, I usually use a plugin like Izotope Ozone 9. Its excellent!

[@willempark7678]

why is this man so humble

[@SanjayC]

Dreaming big, working hard, staying humble.

[@deety1964]

Your tutorials are great. The trouble is the Mikro 3 is not great. There is absolutely nothing it can do that isn't done better elsewhere, and many things (like return to the start of a track without auto-playing) that it really should be able to do. Again the reviews and tutorials you make are really useful and very well made. Thanks for those.

[@dacoolestdadever]

Wow these videos are GREAT!!! Can you make more of these types of "beginners" videos that show very basic makings of beats and music from start to finish? There are TONS of videos that show people "using" the Maschine Mikro MK3 but NONE that explained it as good as you thanks man!!!

[@SanjayC]

I appreciate the positive comment, man! I'll try to make some more.

[@TheCoolProfessor]

You REALLY need to make more of these. Now. Please.

[@alberthole3696]

Honestly man Well done I just bought that Maschine, even though I have no idea how to make beat or music at all. Now I have some idea how to get it done. :)

[@SanjayC]

Glad I could help! Good luck with it!

[@williammangus5526]

Pay for the tutorial sites...if not your going to be lost big time. I’ve had the mk1 for years and I’m still learning🤦🏾‍♂️ but I’m improving finally

[@OldSchoolTeacherKnockedHard]

the easiest and kindest tutorial ever! Thanks a lot!

[@SanjayC]

Awesome comment :-) Thank you!

[@colinreese]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL. You actually showed how to use it!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks...I appreciate the positive comment! :-)

[@derkisdiggler1949]

Amazing step by step on setting up a beat!!! Great job!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much!

[@ScottKelby]

This was so unbelievably helpful. I was lost until I found your video. Thank you!

[@SanjayC]

:-D

[@kevinmasundire]

amazing tutorial man, was hella confused but now understand a bit thanks for this

[@CRtrain]

Sanjay - thank you. I'm way behind on a lot of this stuff but your videos are so well produced and informative. So easy to follow.

[@Only1Dharti]

Your tutorials are beautiful!!!! Love Kyoto!!!!

[@PhaseRunner]

Awesome, just picked one up so this is super helpful - thanks Sanjay!!

[@sengbush0077]

Just bought this and this was the first video. Love how quickly I feel I can make a beat now

[@danny_munoz]

BONUS TIP: !!!!!!! If you want to RECORD the EFFECT, do the following: Press RECORD, press PERFORM, select the effect, then press and hold the AUTO buttom, then use the strip. Remember to hold down AUTO while using the strip!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Danny!

[@kdubatx1]

Watching this back a second time. Good job on the video!

[@Hey_mooshie]

Extremely helpful tutorial, learned a ton in just 7.08 minutes

[@Nethanieal]

Thanks man , I learned something watching all parts. Great videos , simple to follow . keep up the good work !

[@SanjayC]

Awesome, thank you!

[@RobertAdachi]

Great job, Sanjay. I’ve been working without a laptop for the last couple of years but your tutorials make me consider a Machine. Thanks!

[@SanjayC]

I hear you...gear like Maschine are a good mid-point between hands-on and software.

[@ecristalcristal9099]

Christmas came early - I really appreciate this tutorial!

[@esahc1212]

Just got this MK3 and you helped me make my first beat :') thank you

[@kubulek0500]

Your tutorial is amazing, that's exactly what i was looking for :D

[@SanjayC]

Glad you like it! :-)

[@brettlafleur27]

Bro such a good walk through, easy to follow and your voice recording is spot on.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks a lot, Brett! I'll have more tutorials coming soon!

[@brettlafleur27]

Just got mine yesterday, so I’m about to bing all the walkthroughs

[@SanjayC]

Nice!!! Hope you have a lot of fun with it right away

[@billwithers4762]

Amazing tutorial! I just got a Mikro MK3 and had no idea what I was doing with it. Thanks!

[@SanjayC]

I'm so glad I could help out! Make some dope beats!! 🤜

[@mixtapemini3242]

Thanks Sanjay this really made things plain for me, was having trouble wrapping my head around the software. Think I’m ready to start getting busy.

[@sdsksdsjbhjbhjb]

Love it Sanjay, deep appreciation for you taking the time to make this. My Mikro arrives tomorrow and this has me very excited.

[@scoobiefresh6873]

Loved this, learned so much in this one video. Thank you and am now subscribed.

[@RobertLevelind]

Honestly - Thank you for this tutorial! Great stuff to get started with the Maschine!

[@SanjayC]

Glad you like it! New one posted today!!

[@andrewace2313]

I finished your tutorials! You have taught me great things, it would be so helpful if you could keep in touch - I commented on your fourth video that took me all day today haha well I am slower on the autism spectrum i mentioned and that your teaching was perfect for my learning. I also am very focused with this, it takes me so long because it takes a while to process what you are doing and why its happening/ what i might be off on. I am now on to learning my Komplete Kontrol A25 hopefully if you have any recomendation videos that be helpful too. Then i can get going with my production at my studio. Today my internet was bugging every few mins that i loaded youtube so i had to keep reloading these links every so often. Lastly, I know people do it anyway but I wanted to ask your permission if i could download these four tutorials and then I can always look back at them? I appreciate your time and assistance in doing these all. If you ever do more work like this especially NI products that be awesome to get a heads up. Keep up the great work you are helping tons around the globe!

[@johnharveysongs]

Thanks so much. I was frustrated watching Sound on Sound tutorial on Maschine MK3 which is not Mikro but I figured it would have very similar functionality. It was for beginners but it didn't work for me. So thank you for making this fun and quick to learn. Now I'm inspired to really dig in.

[@SanjayC]

You're very welcome, John. Hope you like the full series I created!

[@bryanedward4000]

Thank you for this tutorial. And yes you are totally right, never forget to make music that we love!

[@_olliewashere]

Exactly what I needed, thank you so much for this! Great visuals btw ;) keep it going!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks. I’m recording the next video I’m this series right now! :-)

[@amrhelwani2462]

Very important video, super clear and useful Thank you man

[@SanjayC]

Glad you liked it!

[@jemiho]

I really like this video ,really smooth intro to this instrument!

[@siriusnecro6406]

Subscribed to you. Thanks for making this tutorials. I got a Maschine Mikro now, too and I´m still learning about it. Thanks to your tutorials I´m getting better playing it. Keep up the good work. :)

[@SanjayC]

Glad you like it! What kinda beats you makin?

[@jasonccalhoun]

I like the default metronome in Maschine.

[@jackland454]

Still helpful thank you. This video made my decision. You make it look easy!

[@SanjayC]

Glad I could help!

[@platoh]

Awesome tutorial. This got me up and running pretty quickly.

[@SanjayC]

Love to hear that!

[@lilchris26]

Thanks for this video, the only problem I have had apart from getting the beat right is. After pressing pattern my screen did not show length it showed position, I found I had to press one of the arrow keys to set the length, this stumped me for a few mins. Good videos I have subscribed, I need your help complete 72 year old beginner here. Chris.

[@alexandrelevy3916]

What I like is that tuto is made to learn instead of a guy's face teaching...Thank you!!!

[@steffancooks9331]

buying a MK3 Mikro soon and will be "learning with you"! Great tutorial!

[@SanjayC]

Awesome! Looking forward to your beats!

[@northernmonkeyzuk]

Hey......Great video series! I have a question and hope you can help. I am looking to get either the MK3 Maschine or an Akai MPC but unsure which one will be suitable. My workflow is - Record sample using Audacity Open sample in Ableton and open it in Serato Sound. Chop, flip and record in Ableton using my midi controller pads. Play my drums on the midi controller pads. I do all my arranging in Ableton. My aim is to cut down my workflow and use the mouse and keyboard less. I have read that Maschine is not very usable with Ableton and a lot of workarounds are needed. Is this the case? Also advice on which brand and model that will suit my needs would also be very helpful. The style I am working at is the type of beat making that can be seen on any Rythm Roulette episode (recording old soul and flipping etc). Look forward to any advice anyone can offer! Thanks.

[@MrGodfatherGaming]

great video Sanjay! Setting up my new Mikro Mk3 now

[@SanjayC]

Nice!

[@thomasmatthews80]

Useful video thanks. Was good to copy your actions when first got the hardware to get used to it

[@SanjayC]

Glad you liked it!

[@RasYongfengLai]

MAN you are very easy way let me know about it !!! thank you so much

[@SanjayC]

You’re welcome 😊

[@eugenebrownmusic7018]

Best intro video - EVER!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you Eugene Brown Music!

[@JohnWylieRjw]

Really useful - just what I needed

[@diemcarl5546]

What a great tutorial. Top-notch 🙌🔥🙏

[@yahaveh13]

Brah that was dope, you gave me a straight lesson in simplicity.... I'm subscribed.... more more lol

[@SanjayC]

So happy to hear that!

[@nickmcintosh7785]

I appreciate your tutorials. Thanks Sanjay.

[@SanjayC]

You're welcome! :)

[@serenamontemarano698]

Wow This was extremely helpful thank you

[@SanjayC]

Good to hear!!

[@JasonWilliams-yf5ow]

Extremely helpful 💪🏾 thanks my brotha

[@g.n.stacey]

I love your overhead shot, with the instrument the background color the prop and the computer. Also good video

[@SanjayC]

Thanks bro!

[@danielfisher6566]

Thanks a lot, these tuts were very helpful.

[@vicomte2718]

Please i just begin in production with this maschine and if you could do more tutorials it would be really helpfull ! thank you for this one ! :)

[@SanjayC]

More coming next week! :-)

[@vicomte2718]

@@SanjayC yessss !!! I would like to buy some disco/funky house/jackin house pluggin, wich one do you recommand to me for begin ? Thank u a lot for these tuto !

[@harrycrevecoeur3716]

Thank you so much ! Great info. I'm begining to like this Maschine ecosystem. Thanks

[@OddFella]

really good tutorial for beginners

[@SanjayC]

Thank you!

[@natzblazin]

I dont even have this and i've been watching the tutorials non-stop. for someone with limited experience in beat making but looking to get into it, would this be the best device to start on?

[@kennynyc15153]

Great job Sanjay

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@jasonalee]

I needed this. Instant subscribe.

[@lorendigiorgi]

Excellent video and tutorial, Sanjay!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you Loren. What type of music do you make?

[@lorendigiorgi]

Sanjay C Piano has always been my main instrument, so I did lots of jazz and classical, but I’m loving learning new techniques and technology.

[@SanjayC]

Hey me too. 15 years classical piano!

[@lorendigiorgi]

Sanjay C Very cool! Glad to have found your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and learning about working with my Mikro!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Loren!

[@Tbb676]

Thank you man may god bless you! Really helped me... Mandem got dem tricks

[@homelessballoon]

Excellent presentation!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@brendontyree]

This was super helpful matey thanks, I'm going to roll with the rest of them now 🤝

[@menacemalatoent]

Thanks for this video this convinced me to Buy the Maschine Mikro 🙏🏽💯

[@SanjayC]

Nice!!

[@itdatgoodness5857]

Getting this thing for christmas and i know exactly who my teachers gonna be!

[@SanjayC]

😁 get your ideas ready!

[@DjDadeo]

Good stuff sir I'm sure you are helping many people including me!

[@SanjayC]

Good to hear! I hope more people find this!

[@dnel3530]

I’ve spent the last hour watching your videos and and finally making some sense of my in home studio. I ordered this device today after watching this video. Last week I received a Korg Kaossilator Pro Plus that I wanted to use for beats in Logic Pro to play with my guitar tracks for recording. The Kaossilator is overwhelming and has tons more sounds than I need so I may send it back. I just liked that it was a groove box I could use without a computer. This NI device looks like it’ll be a better choice for me but we shall see. I’ve been recording about seven years and just recently jumped to using Logic Pro. Keep up the good work and let me know if you’ve had the Kaossilator Pro or made a video that I missed. Thanks

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much. I dont' have a vid about the Kaossilator products.

[@margosdesarian]

The Maschine does not work without a computer - its an extension of the software - rather than something like a Trigger Finger Pro, that can run with the computer, or standalone with a midi sound source

[@revup67]

@ 3:40 "..but I find that sounds too electronic, I prefer the quantize 50% button". lol. A further assurance real drummers and real drums do have their place. Still, a very nice toy especially for calling up just about any drum sound you can think of on the fly. Finger pad tappers and drummers are truly quite different. Excellent demo, thanks Sanjay.

[@Zulek85]

I know that regular Mashine Mk3 is real power, but I find PC+Mikro easier, more straightforward. However, I saw that understanding the regular Mk3 gives you power of extreme speed and flow in creating, witout keyboard, mouse and PC screen