Then, using the left-hand dial (marked red in Figure 11), turn the heading indicator to the 130 degree radial of the home course determined before takeoff, and click on the HDG (heading) autopilot button. In other words, the aircraft will maintain its current altitude. It’s been over a decade since Native Instruments introduced the Maschine platform.Ĭlick on UP or DN until the number on the right in the autopilot reads 0000 – this stands for a climb rate of zero feet per minute. The dedicated hardware-software combo was an instant hit with users looking for the tactile control of outboard gear with the flexibility (plugins) afforded by a desktop. While this approach made it popular, it soon led many to want something ambitious: a standalone Maschine with the software built-in. It’s finally here, it’s called Maschine+, it costs $1,399 and it’s been on my desk for the last week or two. Is it the all-in-one music production hardware many people (myself included) seek? Maybe, but what I can say for sure is that it’s an impressive, if not a slightly expensive attempt at merging desktop functionality with groovebox-style usability.įor those unfamiliar with Maschine, it’s a little hard to explain what it is without underselling it. You could argue it’s desktop music-making software with a dedicated MIDI controller. But then there are plenty of software-specific controllers like Ableton’s Push or Korg’s MS 20 VST hardware. Maybe you could think of it as outboard gear, but with the UI running on a PC? But that doesn’t quite do the software side of it justice. The idea is obvious: Getting rid of the PC is something many electronic musicians want to do. Some feel that clicking a mouse staring at a screen isn't conducive to creativity. Plus, computers can be unpredictable (especially in a live performance).
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