Stimming reviews the NI Maschine+ (Electronic Beats TV)

Telekom Electronic Beats TV’s synth expert Stimming checks out Maschine+, Native Instruments’ new groove-box which takes the original Maschine workflow, but packages it into a new standalone format, which can also be used in controller mode with a computer. It includes NI plug-ins and effects like FM8, Monark, Massive, Raum, Phasis along with many more, and also features its very own sequencing capabilities. Powered by a quad core CPU and 4 GB of RAM, it also has a pro grade 24 bit audio interface, and built in Wi-Fi. Stimming gives us the heads up on this exciting new piece of gear.
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[@NativeInstruments]

Thanks so much for the great review Martin! Audio hiccups are of course a big no-go and this was a beta version of the software. Stability is our top priority for the update that will be available on the October 1st release date. Really nice to see you having so much fun with morphing and macros. You can in fact set macros per sound, per group, and also on the master, which would give you what you're looking for. Regarding performance, while starting one instance of Monark shows a 20% usage of the CPU, that does not mean that opening four instances of Monark would take up 80% CPU. The CPU usage will only go up a few percent if you use the same instrument. Thanks for the great feedback and suggestions, we're happy you're excited for Maschine+!

[@wiederwissen6124]

Can we connect a maschine jam to maschine+ as a controller, so we can use it for sequencing?

[@maxmatteo2436]

@@wiederwissen6124 nope

[@wiederwissen6124]

@@maxmatteo2436 Maybe in the future. Love my Maschine Jam ;-)

[@wiederwissen6124]

@@maxmatteo2436 Can I use a S49 / S61 with dual screen function?

[@tiggerdyret]

It's nice to see NI interacting with reviewers. I hope they take his critiques to heart.

[@neonstables]

After watching so many bad reviewers on youtube who walk on eggshells not to say anything negative it is so refreshing to hear someone's true opinion. Also nice that there was not ten commercials and a sponsorship segment. Thank you for your work Stimming

[@christopher_ecclestone]

There are definitely some who review gear full time who don't want to say anything too bad incase they stop getting sent gear to review. Because it isn't Stimming's full time work, it feels like he's free to speak the truth as he sees it.

[@XanderEwald]

There are literally zero reviews of this on KZbin so far. The few people that have one didn’t do full reviews yet because the software is still in beta.

[@christopher_ecclestone]

@@XanderEwald Pedants revolt! You know what's being said. Are you Bo Beats in disguise?

[@neonstables]

Was talking about gear reviews in general not about machine + in particular

[@dannyvalentino328]

Jesse Solomon Do you have any specific names to mention?

[@gadd1111]

We demand more Stimming reviews! There are simply not enough.

[@johnnyjohnjohnsonjoe933]

stop demanding and be greatful. it obviously takes a lot of time to prepare and familiarise yourself with the hard- and software anew.

[@gadd1111]

@@johnnyjohnjohnsonjoe933 oh bore off. It was tongue in cheek.

[@midnightripple]

He does great in highlighting the pros of each machine he reviews . Makes me want a bigger bank account. Fun to watch nonetheless

[@RedMeansRecording]

i am so glad you got this to review

[@evrendagdelen9595]

I have neither money nor motivation to buy the device. I just watch for Martin Stimming.

[@douglasoliveira1588]

At this point It's a business common practice to send Stimming beta products to perfect them before launch. I heard Elon Musk is sending Cybertruck for review

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

😂

[@devam2288]

I hope @NI is listening ;-)

[@user-wl1uz5sb9f]

*business best practice ;)

[@maxh8404]

Stimming is slowly becoming the Bob Ross of Electronic Music Production and I mean that in the most possible way!

[@uli069]

I don't even do anything in electronic music anymore besides listening but I click these Stimming reviews like my life depends on it. An absolute treat to watch the master have fun and produce great tracks on the fly.

[@falazarte]

Best review period. Other reviewers: waaahhhh no battery , Stimming: Let's make music.

[@LousyFacelift]

Native Instruments: So let's make music with our new standalone device... errr... where is the power socket?

[@dmcinnis23]

Quiet, honest, knowledgeable, talented, spontaneous, efficient. fast, and smart as hell. Stimming...I bow to you.

[@MStimming]

one thing I forgot during the heat of the fight of this video: the converters sound pretty good! I have no doubt in the converter quality at all - in the meantime I recorded a lot into it, also some program material and did a blind A/B test afterwards and heard no real difference against the original. also the output is nice, I assume they spent a bit on the converter parts.

[@word2RG]

44k

[@AlexanderCook87]

I love these stimming reviews. Helping me get through these crazy lockdowns!

[@AveMcree]

Oohh shid! I'm locked in for this review... I will edit when I watch it in full! Edit: you earned your watch time from me.. This is the most brutally honest review I’ve seen on this device! That's what Native Instruments needs!

[@bluelouie399]

A fantastic review. Thank you for holding it down and calling out what needs to be and praising what should be praised! That end bit was hilarious!

[@TheGreekSamurai]

I will never have enough of Stimming reviewing gear! MOOOOREEEE

[@blaablaa22]

Stimming becoming my absolute favourite reviewer! :D Great and entertaining review. Nice to see him being so immersed while making these videos. :)

[@savadious]

Thanks Martin ! I really enjoyed this review - especially your expressions while sharing with us. Subscribed. This is excellent stuff !

[@Metro6am]

Makes great music and knows what he's talking about! Best reviewer by a mile

[@koningskeizer]

Totally agree. Hands down the best reviewer.

[@nachtaktiv]

ever heard of loopop or sonic state? ;)

[@dubx01]

@@nachtaktiv yes I want to listen to a saw wave for 10 minutes... 🤮

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

😂

[@olafmolenveld4985]

@@nachtaktiv loopop and sonicstate are also good, but with Stimming it's on another level. He's asking the right questions, tries to be constructive, but is still realistic and critical. And honest! And bonus: he's an artist and thinks as a musician. Great stuff.

[@DennisWilliamsDJ]

@Stimming I appreciate your effort to be totally transparant and sincere about your opinions and thoughts regarding this product, great job! Being a Maschine user for over 5 years I'm definitely interested in this concept of a stand alone Maschine but it has some hurdles to overcome as far as I can tell looking at the dislays & software interfacing, incorporating outboard gear and also pitching / time stretching quality (all of these points you mentioned as well). Anyway great review Stimming and great concept so far NI, keep pushing forward! Telekom Electronic Beats also big up for your content surrounding up&coming and established artists and the in-depth level of tehnical stuff, been watching for years so thank you ^_^

[@JBintheplacetobe]

This guy is absolutely wonderful and incredible. I cannot begin to describe how authentic, articulate and friendly he comes across. I'm just sold. Please do more reviews, sir!

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

There are many more reviews here on the channel and you can find the new ones over here: www.musictalk.tech

[@afi6061]

Always love his reviews. Always feel they are quite honest.

[@Spidouz]

Dear NI: - Add a SSD instead of SD Card - Make sure all Komplete Ultimate sounds could be stored and loaded in Machine+ - Add slot to increase memory, up to 32GB - Have a Keyboard version with all Maschine+ pads, buttons, knobs and add a large touchscreen, to make it a real workstation keyboard Thank you!

[@HOLODECK-MUSIC-PROJECT]

Ok, buy a Akai Force

[@Spidouz]

HOLODECK PROJECT Akai Force doesn’t have any of NI instruments

[@woodyforrest313]

@@Spidouz true, but it has the hype synth which sounds as good as omnisphere.

[@Kaje05]

F#ck touchscreens. +1 on everything else you said

[@RuffinStudio]

It's amazing how your certain style of music shows up on every different machine that you review! What this tells us, is that gear doesn't matter too much but it's rather our creativity and I can see it clearly on every review! You can make a "stimming" track with every piece of gear! That's what every artist strives for I guess.

[@klktrnx]

Hot damn! That closing performance really showcases the power of the locked states. Endless possibilities! I totally agree with him on all sides. You really can't have it all. But the future looks promising even for old Maschine hardware users! Thank you Stimming and NI! 🙏👌👍

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

The lock states are in Maschine since a long time, it's not a new feature in Maschine+

[@ChromeGhost]

I've been saying for years that the static image interface is a waste of Machine's potential. Especially now that it's stand alone. Glad you brought it up. Imagine seeing Massive envelopes when dusting the filter

[@ogasi1798]

which i imagine requires processor cycles to be diverted - i agree with you but i would prefer all power to go to processing of audio, not visuals

[@atohms]

Isn’t it just like car interfaces displaying a 3d hologram of the car you are driving, taking up all the screen. They suffer with UI in this form factor/not a computer screen/interface apparatus?

[@Schuli]

@@ogasi1798 I would love to see just something like op-1 tapes when you record and such things. Every kind of motion is like dope for your flow ;D

[@rolandtitrentaquattro3109]

@@ogasi1798 But massive dont have a mod matrix for modulations.... In massive the gui is foundamental, it is hard to program patches also for an expert massive user without this.

[@ogasi1798]

@@Schuli not against it at all that would be cool, even my blofeld has clever graphics - very nice in fact really

[@dojoebeats3972]

oooh man.

[@devam2288]

Yep! Watched it all the way through and learned a lot about the Maschine +, other view angles of music making and the honesty of you sir, appreciate it! Thanks for the best review since the announcement. No needless bashing, no fanboyism, constructive criticism to make this Maschine better in the future. Very well done!

[@MStimming]

thank you, sir!

[@MStimming]

says: lets make music right now, talks for another 8minutes ;)

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Stimming DeLuxe

[@marcelopcamargo]

Hiccups too! Awesome review

[@MozwGamer]

You the boss man. Blessings.

[@chrisolley2762]

Stimming_official Yet another money grabbing device designed to make people believe they can make music.

[@MStimming]

@@chrisolley2762 and the one's that actually can make music will like it as well.

[@russellsteel2346]

nice to see some real honesty about the unit, thanks for the video

[@supremelc3667]

Great job! Like your honesty... we need more people to push the maschine to it's limits. So we can see what we can or can't do in standalone. Thanks!

[@buildingblocks8287]

on point review... i had a lot of questions about the new maschine... stimmig answers everything... perfect. gives me a good idea of the device

[@ogasi1798]

such a great way of reviewing - i have had maschine since it was born so i don't need a review - i do know i can enjoy watching this lad go over the kit - !! super

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

It's interesting how different people uses the same machine sometimes.

[@wuxxxxxx]

This is the best review I've seen of the Maschine+ and possibly in general.

[@mathieuverrier7980]

Excellent review, thanks a lot!! I’m a Maschine owner, but MK1. I will probably not buy Maschine + now, but I have to say that I’m still learning new things, especially about the lock feature. Very nice, thank you.

[@nakedcellist]

Stimming is such an likeable guy. He's like the capybara of synth reviews.

[@matteogazzolo1]

Most honest and useful review from a pro! As always, I enjoy Stimming a lot (even if I don't wish to buy the gears)!

[@DayflightTrok]

You are right, Billions of Presets I will get old to hear them. Own creativity is the key

[@SampleMeVocalSamples]

Super sleek! Loving the large touch points. Right now using a Launchpad, but you really only need 16 pads, so this is perfect.

[@alexandrite7691]

This friend is so wholesome

[@ardalanst]

Never get enough of Stimming !

[@DatTune]

I bought my maschine studio in2016. Been using it since then. I was tempted to upgrade to mk3 especially when I started using my M-studio for live performances. Now im waiting for my maschine+. This is exactly what i was looking for

[@AsyncLive]

this guy makes a banger on default factory presets

[@tommosler]

Great review. NI has all those algorithms in place and through the years they made nice sounding filters, reverbs, delays in form of plugins or Reaktor Blocks. Recently they implemented many of those in Kontakt (Replika, Raum) but somehow they left Maschine behind. Maybe this will change with introduction of + model. Time will tell.

[@davefx7949]

Love this guys style of review. It's honest.

[@metanoiaway]

best reviewer ever, addicted to his reviews. he could review a toothbrush and i would still be hooked

[@ShineRecordings]

When I prelisten to my User Library Sound as Wav, Maschine read the loops as a double speed! What I'm doing wrong here or what thing I have to setup to listen to original Speed Tempo?

[@moscovitamcscvitc7654]

Being watching this dude since the first review and since then I look for the same honesty on other channels

[@xtra8dj]

One of the best reviewer, honest and precise.

[@triggerthemonkey7477]

Thanks for the review! One thing you can't do from the MK3 (you have to do it on the computer) is map an external USB midi controller to a knob control - can you do this on the Maschine Plus? That also avoids the problem of your onscreen macros disappearing when you change context (group etc).

[@sierrasamusic]

always the best reviews. now i want one (but so expensive compared to a MPC)

[@jonlaidler]

Love your reviews. No bullshit, straight honest review

hi, very good review, thanks, did you try to hook up a usb hub like elektron fotr multiple synth midi controling ? also can you do progralm changes on external synth with it ? thanks again !

[@PurpleTonalCentral27]

Wondering if it’s possible to loop one shot samples, decrease sample length to the “wave scale” and play it polyphonically? Is it possible to modulate sample start? How many LFOs can affect sampler? Some granular options? How does it compares with Octatrack in terms if sample mangling?

[@TheHolly53]

whether Akai or NI, it always depends on who is sitting in front of the device.

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

💯 The user always makes the biggest difference

[@ogasi1798]

same with any instrument

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Indeed

[@gorkemgulan]

And the marketing budget behind 🤣🤣

[@XanderEwald]

Great review, thanks for sharing :)

[@park171]

Thanks for the great insight. I also thought that is was not really designed to be the center price. But the motif XF was like that too.

[@h-dawg969]

With the USB A ports on the back, could I have a usb hub into one of them, with multiple synths via usb to the hub? & would I get audio and midi, so I could play my synth lines via the pads and make use of the scale and chords mode. I have zero keyboard skills but have synth (ju06a, tb3, and am getting dreadbox hades soon) Would a usb hub in one of the maschine usb ports work or would audio need to be from an external mixer or interface?

[@AdamCinemre]

"Ah, that was a Hiccup" or "Wear headphones, it's DEEP bass" calls for a dance! Every time Stimming utters these phrases, stand up and do a jig!

[@viktoronopko2090]

Waited for that one! 🙏

[@kylew706]

Can you trigger the loops from an external sequencer?

[@dougthompson4662]

what sort of Deck Savers did you have in mind / suggest?

[@therealraise]

The most suitable person to review the new Machine!

[@jayrillabeats2059]

I love that groove!

[@maxb4057]

what about latency Stimming ?, will it crumble when loaded, its already breaking up on so little? how much could it handle? what about the over-all sound quality of conversion? what else from NI could be loaded into it ? can i use Reaktor, VST's ? what are the limits to that? ..Id like to know the difference in power , as the standalone feature is convenient and cool but at what cost to my Maschine now ?

[@stansteez]

N.I could have done it right by implementing the GUIs of VST Instruments into the display to make it actually work in stand-alone giving the dual displays an actual reason to exist.

[@olivierf.4931]

yes but they preferred to fake their way into the "standalone" market

[@mattzr1550]

maybe they shouldnt have shoved their b rate mpc dongle into a tablet and called it a day lol

[@kristosvidinakis]

Thank you for your extensive video. I would be very happy to see a review of the jomox alpha base. is this really the best drum machine ever?

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

Stimming is just amazing!

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

Thanks for an honest review. So if you are not connected to Wifi, can you still use this?

[@ibizabeat1417]

Cool review man!

[@muitosabao]

Minute 39: I'm a long time maschine user and also when I started using Bitwig I thought the same: Maschine should have a modulation section on top of everything!

[@avilynn_music]

I love his honest approach in this review!Super great! And better saying things the way they are, nothing is perfect in life...and if we approach things like they are perfect, there is no space for improvement...

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

check his new reviews on www.musictalk.tech

[@avilynn_music]

@@ElectronicBeatsTV thnx

[@MONSIEURLANCEDRAKE]

I'm new to Maschine. Can the pads offer velocity sensitive performance locks like the Analog Rytm? The lock states he highlighted seemed pretty cut and dry, I love being able to throttle a delay and a filter in the analog rytm via pad pressure, is this possible in the maschine? Wild there is no lfo or modulation matrix!

[@MStimming]

no, this isnt possible

[@ahzootube]

One question for Stimming: Do you think Maschine+ worth more than Digikakt + Digitone duo? First thing I thought was that I could exchange the two instruments I have with Maschine+. I should still be convinced though

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

Next up: “Stimming reviews the Moog Subharmonicon” 😃🙀🔥

[@neonspinx]

I wonder if the Maschine plus can be used in tandem with your Maschine software already on your computer for additional cpu. Im not sure if this function is available but it would be great if cpu assignment was an option. Using the CPU onboard the Maschine plus for effects and sequencing, while using the CPU on your Laptop/desktop for plug ins/samples. I would like to know if there is any benifit to using both the Maschine Plus and your Maschine Software.

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

You can use Maschine+ in standalone and controller mode. In controller mode it's the same as MK3, in standalone mode more limited but you don't need a computer.

[@muitosabao]

Minute 35: Clips. He's using the beta version of the hardware which still doesn't have the final clips feature (that's why he couldn't figure it out). That will come out now in october. It allows to convert patterns to clips, which won't be locked to the sections and can be moved freely across the arrangement.

[@LostTouristOfficial]

We need a Stimming maschine expansion!!

[@tobiaslofi]

Have you ever tried SeratoStudio? It does everything I used to do in Maschine in an easier way and much less of the technical trickery needed. (No lock function though :-)

[@chrisloren9363]

BAH! Therewasahiccup!

[@salanami]

Do you mind if I rip couple punchlines from audiotrack of this video and use them in a song?

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Yes

[@djformalin]

Nice review....and saved me a lot of money - this look like a Not Have box for me 🎼

[@leNotstrom]

About the missing I/Os...you can connect a USB Audio Interface and expand the I/Os...both MIDI and Audio I/Os in this way.

[@xiphiuz]

Finally, no Facebook :P Cool sketches AF and great review herr @stimming !

[@7177YT]

Totally with Stimming re preset overkill and the dependence on native instruments ecosystem. Overall a solid and honest look at this box. Looking forward to the next review! (:

[@therealfaintinggoat]

I have an MPC. Love it. No need for this iteration of the Maschine. But I'm back because........ Stimming.

[@cybermortal1983]

I would watch Stimming review anything.

[@FinnBaygan]

Content like this is why I switched to Telekom

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

👍🏻

[@matturmy]

Have you tested the workflow of building your own kits from your own samples off the SD card? That would be a great thing to see!

[@MUNRO13]

Stimming great as ever!

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

Check his new reviews musictalk.tech

[@laons2980]

i agree with you maschine's sampler needs the ability to modulate any parameter of a sample.that would be so dope

[@3VLN]

The best reviews in the web HANDS DOWN lmao love me a good Stimmy review haha you know he aint holding back a iota !

[@Dundealmusic]

Thanks for the Decksaver tip. My plastic covers aren't as pretty. As for the plus...I'm good with the Studio. I use a dedicated Mac. It is good for people with tight spaces who want to get into NI.

[@michaelandrewlawrence9961]

Great review! I love the honesty and no bias. To confirm, it is not possible to save your own presets on Maschine+ using Massive, Monarch or FM8 etc?

[@antoniodespirt6205]

just tried Massive and you are able to save your tweaked massive presets on m+ and even bring them onto your desktop or vice versa. But only in a .mxsnd file format.

[@Alteraktywnie]

What Im waiting for, is AKAI Force review by Stimming ;) I like your perspective on sound design, your analog setup, and Im really curious what will be your thoughts as pro musician :)) thanks!

[@alexrafter]

Great review

[@aloisroger2300]

Thank you for your review - it brings the „Pfeil“ to the direction to me ; )

[@ElectronicBeatsTV]

More reviews: musictalk.tech

[@toenineUTUBE]

Thank you!

[@publika6883]

24:17 is my favorite part of this video, but also one of my favorite things on the internet.

[@tomasnovoamusic]

Stimming reviews are by far the best on the internet! thanks a lot! (L)

[@ninonomad8187]

i want to listen tho the final track that came out of this ... please