Upgrade to MK3? Or MK4…..

Mike Maschine
Mike Maschine Member Posts: 6 Member
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For those considering upgrading from Maschine models that won't support version 3.0, it would be helpful if Native Instruments could clarify whether they plan to release a MK4 in the near future. I’m open to upgrading from my Maschine MK2, but I’d prefer to avoid buying the MK3 now only to find out a MK4 is about to be released.

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  • Funkybunch
    Funkybunch Member Posts: 17 Member

    In my opinion the MK3 has everything a controller needs except of a USB-C connection and real push encoders. The big lag is in the maschine-software and some navigation issues for software synths but i think that could realized with a firmware update (if NI would release it!)

    It's frustrating if you buy something and shortly it isn't up to date. On the other hand you'll waiting your whole life for newer gear, but haven't completed your album 😉

    And let's be honest. A machine controller is not very expensive in relation to many other things.

  • D-One
    D-One Moderator Posts: 3,627 mod

    @Funkybunch Im curious, what do you mean by "real push encoders" ?

  • Funkybunch
    Funkybunch Member Posts: 17 Member

    @D-One if you had push encoders (such as the MIDI Fighter Twister), you could assign the encoders twice or have the option for a push button while currently you have to dial the encoder for switching on/off some parameters. Or the push function could be used as coarse parameter-settings (like the elektron machines) so by holding the shift button there could be an alternative function.

    There are many features that I miss in the machine mk3, but I believe that almost everything could be implemented via a firmware update.

  • olafmol
    olafmol Member Posts: 215 Pro

    I still hope someday the Bitwig team implements the ultimate MK3 integration ;)

  • D-One
    D-One Moderator Posts: 3,627 mod
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/185625#Comment_185625

    Oh, push switch in the encoder exactly like the one the MK3 itself has for the 4D Knob but for all other 8?

    The Mk3 has touch capacitance, which could be used for many things push-switch could also do, NI uses endless potentiometers for the 8 knobs, which are quite rare in this sort of device, also more expensive than encoders. In the old forum a dev/engineer talked about it's advantages but my memory is too poor to remember.

  • ozon
    ozon Member Posts: 1,911 Expert
    edited October 2024
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/185763#Comment_185763

    Elektron always used and still uses endless push encoders for all rotary controls on all their devices. Main use is to change values in larger increments when pressed. Once you get used to the simplicity of twist and push, its odd to not have it.

  • JC96
    JC96 Member Posts: 12 Member
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    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/185737#Comment_185737

    What about a Maschine plus 2? Any plans for that?

  • Percivale
    Percivale Member Posts: 230 Pro

    Keep up with the honest communication.

  • Mike Maschine
    Mike Maschine Member Posts: 6 Member

    @Matthew_NI Thanks, Didn’t think I’d get anyone to clarify this, super helpful ❤️

  • gexcube
    gexcube Member Posts: 1 Member

    I noticed that in Europe online musical instrument shops are offering a 23% discount on the ni maschine mk3, are they thinking of releasing a mk4 at the end of the year?

  • ozon
    ozon Member Posts: 1,911 Expert
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/208049#Comment_208049

    Christmas and Season Sale inventory clearance?

  • PK The DJ
    PK The DJ Member Posts: 2,238 Expert

    They did already say no, fairly recently.

    Mind you, Ableton started work on Push 3 before Push 2 was out…

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