Should I Buy Maschine MK3 as a Beginner?

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  • @kaiharate
    @kaiharate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I would highly recommend Maschine MK3 to serious beginners. The downside of beginner rigs is that you’ll re-buy everything later and have to re-learn. If you know you’re serious, MK3 has everything you’ll need for 1-2 year right out of the box and it’ll be a forever part of your studio. Underrated features: built in audio interface and USB powered. It’s really all your need. Plug & play. Go for it!

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate your input fam! The built-in audio interface is pretty good and indeed very handy if you're just starting out and have nothing.

  • @krispybowgod9656
    @krispybowgod9656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I started making beats on a maschine at a time when I knew nothing about making beats. On one hand it was a fun workflow to play around with but I didn’t feel like I truly knew how to make beats until I got familiar with Ableton. Once I understood ableton, maschine made way more sense. I’d recommend investing in an actual DAW and learning than before going down the maschine road

  • @hvhvgitaar
    @hvhvgitaar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    About a year ago, I started with Logic and a Novation keyboard. Having used Cubase a little bit in the 1990’s (yes, I am that old😃) I didn’t even know something like Maschine existed when I returned to writing music after a 25+ year break.
    However, the complexity you have to go through just to get something basic done, and the endless browsing and mouse clicking really put me off and hampered my creative flow.
    Ableton session view looked marginally better but still had me too much clicking and looking at the screen.
    So then I discovered Maschine and I invested in a Mk3. Its ability to let you throw together and expand an idea without your hands away from the device is just awesome. Once you are “in the zone”, the creative output just explodes . The learning curve is a bit steep, but not as bad as Ableton Live or Logic, so I really didn’t struggle much with it.
    In a sense, the Mk3 behaves almost like a “universal instrument “, and that is what I love about it.
    I find music creation a very “physical” thing. I need to feel the connection between what I do with my hands and fingers and the music and soundscape that comes out of the speakers.
    Now that I am getting more demanding about the arrangement and mixing and now that I am starting to add vocals, I do hit the limitations of the Maschine DAW.
    So I just bought Ableton Live standard 😃.
    I will keep using Maschine for most of my writing though . It has served me well. I have learned a lot about producing music , and I don’t believe I could have reached the same point with just a DAW.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely, the physical aspect of making music with Maschine is key. The Standard version of Live is a great addition to help you finish tracks in a more traditional timeline. Appreciate you sharing your experience 👌

  • @ed_ms
    @ed_ms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If you want to start making beats the MK3 is a solid start that should keep you busy for a while. The software/hardware integration is about the best you'll find imo. The learning curve isn't too steep, but the possibilities in Maschine can get pretty advanced. If you plan to make music more than beats and sampling, an M32, or one of the other NI keyboards might be better to start. Start with Maschine, maximize your knowledge, and get Ableton or any other DAW later and only when you stumble upon limitations in the Maschine software. The learning curve of a DAW is much steeper. Also avoid getting tons of free and paid plugins.Start with what you have, save up and invest in a few decent ones (likes Komplete, Arturia,....). Same for effect plugins, get them later on, and only the ones you really need or are unique.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's some solid advice. A different perspective from what I said in the video but not any less valid. Appreciate you sharing it.

  • @LemonfaceBeatz
    @LemonfaceBeatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I started my beat adventures on the Mk1 when it released and I’d wholeheartedly recommend the Mk3 for a beginner that’s serious about pursuing this. It’s great for starting out with sample based beats, and if later on you want to venture into learning more about mixing or adding your own instrumentation, you’ll be able to do that without necessarily having to upgrade your setup. And the learning curve for me was a lot of fun discovering everything along the way, and it hardly felt too steep. Anything you’d want to know can be found in the manual or a TH-cam tutorial

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate you sharing your experience and you’re totally right, it can work. I teach music production and in my experience, complete beginners are rarely able to make beats by playing pads in real time, even with quantization. So I always recommend something more visual and mouse-based like a DAW. But everyone is different and I just brought up these points for people to consider and make up their own mind.

    • @angelvarela9830
      @angelvarela9830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How does this size up in comparison to the akai studio 2? This is coming from someone with no music production experience what so ever

    • @LemonfaceBeatz
      @LemonfaceBeatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@angelvarela9830 I’d say the Studio 2 is more comparable to the Maschine Mikro. If you’re a starter, one thing to consider is that the Maschine Mk3 has a built in audio interface, eliminating the need to buy one separately. If you’re ok with working more with mouse & keyboard then the Mikro or Studio 2 might be a good option for you, but if you would to be able to do most of your work on the hardware I’d recommend the Mk3

    • @yoggg932
      @yoggg932 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LowHeatBeats I am in this category. I am a beginner who saw nice YT videos of Mk3, found a good deal , (around 400E) bought it... and it was practically impossible for me to create a meaningful beat. The only thing I could do was mix and match existing beats from Mk3. I wouldn't call this "creative". Maybe if I really pushed myself I could make something but it would suck. So, I am returning this back before the 100 day return window closes because I dont think this will take me anywhere. Besides I dont think without knowning chords and notes I can ever write a meaningful track. Unfortunately, I'll stick to being a listener! Sad, but we can't all be music composers.

  • @smitmiras
    @smitmiras 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I went from Cubase to Logic, felt like the same thing basically, production went upwards and nice. Then I tried the Maschine. Production went downhill..... But now after a lot of persistency, its going up again faster than ever before. It is a huge learning curve for me anyways :). But now, I am in love with the nks system, and it feels like my "software" synths has become real instruments since I can turn off the PC screen. I take the guitar in my hand, load a simple drum then take it from there.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      NKS is awesome, but yeah, you started with a traditional DAW and that have you a good foundation to overcome that learning curve.

    • @smitmiras
      @smitmiras 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats Yeah youre right. At times I was like To hell with this, the technology when it was killing the soul of my music.
      But I just want people who find your video to see this, stay persistant and hungry. If I can do it, every single on of you can. Now my only thing left is to truly master the sampling, as I more of a vst guy. My next purchase will be a s61, then Im all set.

  • @dsol89
    @dsol89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started with an MK3 Mikro and still use it today with the maschine software. I didn't know anything about music production but after playing with a friend's Maschine MK3 I absolutely loved it, but couldn't justify the price as a beginner. Having used it for about 2 years now I just wish Maschine software had a bit more too it, great for beats but found automation and other things can be a bit complicated compared to other DAWs. It's a bit drawn out using as a separate VST or copying audio over. It's helped me develop and learn so much but now it's reached a point of DAW anxiety where learning a whole new work flow seems too much effort 😅

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I get what you’re saying David. Yeah, I’ve always seen Maschine as a sampler/groovebox, so I don’t expect proper DAW features. Ableton has managed to marry the two concepts really well but Maschine is still more fluid as a groovebox. So it’s hard to have both aspects in the same platform and not compromise on one of them.

  • @blackline67
    @blackline67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you helped me deciding what will be my next buy. I'm an Ableton user and already have maschine mikro mk3 also. I was thinking to buy Maschine MK3, but I'm probably going to buy Ableton push. I just hope I can manage all the things with it as I can with my mikro. Btw, I like your videos, keep going with the good work!

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Andreas! Glad the video helped you.

    • @blackline67
      @blackline67 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats I just hope I made the right decision. Lol

  • @오이맛멜론
    @오이맛멜론 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video man. Thanks to u, I will highly considering buying komplete control

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad the video was helpful!

  • @northsidenardz4722
    @northsidenardz4722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the video man, really helped me out. Think im gna go with the keyboard and ableton combo and try and learn a bit of the Theory before I make a big investment. Defo need to learn from the ground up. But im 100% gna buy the MK3 when I get a bit more advanced, looks so fun and fluid to work on

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure! Thanks for giving me the idea for the video and I'm glad it helped you 🙌

  • @boredinde
    @boredinde 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started ages ago with an RZ1 then moved to an SP12, then kind of fell out of it for several years. But as of late I've rekindled my love of making music and grabbed an MK3 and I really loved it. Especially seeing how far tech has come since I last did things in the 90's. Now working with Ableton has really blown my mind as the last DAW I used prior was (and I'm dating myself) Cakewalk back in the mid 90's. All in all I'm really enjoying spending time learning the tools and creating.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's amazing man, from SP12 to the MK3 and Cakewalk to Ableton. I'm sure you're having a blast with them 💯

    • @boredinde
      @boredinde 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats it was some major years in between but the mechanics are the same just more refined. And your videos do help an awful lot when merging what I remember having to do... to what we are now able to do.

  • @Drrolfski
    @Drrolfski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recommending the M32 as a beginner device over the MK3 totally makes sense but more so if you want to go with the Maschine software workflow. Which is the real question, should beginners go that route to begin with vs starting with a more conventional DAW? This video kinda answers that question (start with the solid foundation that a DAW offers) but that also gives the M32 fierce competition. If the idea is a general DAW controller then at that price point there are very attractive alternatives from the likes of Aruria, Novaton, M-Audio, Korg, Akai, etc. These also come with awesome bundled software but also offer additional hardware features like drum pads. So the M32 is recommended but not necessarily the best starter controller if you go the traditional DAW route.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good points, I totally agree 👌

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Nathaniel Walker Definitely good suggestions and I agree that a bigger keyboard is preferrable if portability isn't a consideration. However the keyboards that you mentioned are nowhere near the quality of the NI ones, so I'd still suggest an A-series keyboard if M32 is too small.

  • @McN4styFilth
    @McN4styFilth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also started way back with Fruity Loops. Transitioned to the MPC 2000XL. Would go back and forth between the two for years. Went over to Ableton and never really looked back at hardware controllers until the MK3. I essentially use it as a sketch pad and end up bouncing everything into Ableton where I expand upon the track with all the synths collected over the years.
    FL Studio has changed a lot since I last used it and has added the features I desperately needed back in the day from Ableton. I think it's still a great place to start especially if you have a good midi controller like you mentioned.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All good points fam 👌

  • @josefkonecny8665
    @josefkonecny8665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought Komplete control A61, I take my beginnings seriously, I want to learn the theory.

  • @teslamorghary2226
    @teslamorghary2226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, I started from M-AUDIO oxygen 61 - and after year upgraded to komplete kontrol s49 when my integration is done with ableton and maschine i realized that i don't have pads anymore so i aded maschine mk3 to my setup ,buy the way both of komplete and mk3 are from second hand

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I’m always on the lookout for good secondhand deals too 👌

  • @peterbrown954
    @peterbrown954 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 10 year old daughter has shown an interest in beat making and is learning piano. What can I buy her to play around with. Nothing crazy expensive

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a tough one, I'm not sure what's the most appropriate thing for her age. But if I was to get her something to start making beats, that would be an iPad - it comes with Garage Band and there are many other user friendly apps that can be bought for extremely cheap. A basic MIDI keyboard can be connected to the iPad as well to play keys.

    • @peterbrown954
      @peterbrown954 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats excellent. Thanks for the reply

  • @namagenshu
    @namagenshu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great timing on this video! have been checking ebay lately to see if i can get a MK3 for a good price. also wondering if a Mikro + M32 would be a better option. already have Ableton, but like the hands on aspect of Maschine.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad the video was useful and timely! Appreciate you watching 🙏

    • @krasky
      @krasky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Asking myself the same question: MK3 or Mikro + M32. How things went for you? Did you decide?

  • @nicolaideplace2935
    @nicolaideplace2935 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again. that is so cool. I have a sample and a synth that i use.They do not change in volume when i change the velocity in the clips. How do i change that so i will be able to change the volume? all the best

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On the last page of the Maschine sampler there's a velocity destination setting for volume, if you increase its value, velocity will affect volume of notes.

  • @harrymckenzie3725
    @harrymckenzie3725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe just get a second hand MK2 (plus Komplete control), can be very affordable. Tons of tutorials available

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's an option for sure, the MK2 is still pretty good. Buying second hand may be more risky when you're a beginner though, because you don't know much about the product. A regular DAW may be a better way to start too.

  • @avengingsylph
    @avengingsylph 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting for my Launch Key Mini to arrive. That's my starting point.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great choice for your first piece of gear.

    • @avengingsylph
      @avengingsylph 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats Yeah, I want to get the basics down first and then buy gear later down the road.

  • @klaytonvonkluge4905
    @klaytonvonkluge4905 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maschine Mk3 took me a long time to feel comfortable with it, whereas with garageband and Cubasis and CakeWalk, I was literally making full beats and music compositions within minutes ; #realtalk
    That's not to say anyone else reading this shouldn't try Maschine & Native Instruments stuff, everyone learns different , and my computer operating skills are nill to none,
    (I just never had the opportunity or need for computers)
    Word to the wise; if you're gonna throw down the kinda money it takes to get a Maschine Mk3,
    leave yourself a "safety net" with a few other cheap or free DAWs, the Maschine Mk3 ain't for everyone.....
    I'd hate to see someone's creativity get shut down just because of a steep learning curve

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True, at the end of the day you have to find out what works best for you ✌️

  • @mista_pluto
    @mista_pluto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a mbira the back there? Nice one dude... it's a 'Native Instrument' for me.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed! Glad you noticed 👌

  • @РоманМузипов-щ4щ
    @РоманМузипов-щ4щ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. Could you help me 🙂 I want to purchase the maschine mk 3 from another person who bought it in 2018. Please tell me, do you know if I can install Komplete 13 select for free? At the time when this device was purchased, there was a Komplete 12 select. Now it is already outdated. I would like to understand if I have to pay extra for the software (Komplete select)

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know if you get an automatic upgrade to K13 Select but I don't think K12 Select is outdated. There is plenty of stuff there to keep you busy. The original owner should transfer their software license to you and you will get both Komplete Select and the Maschine software, so you don't have to pay anything.

    • @РоманМузипов-щ4щ
      @РоманМузипов-щ4щ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats Komplete 12 is not transferable

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@РоманМузипов-щ4щ If I remember correctly, not by itself but as a part of the whole Maschine software package.

    • @РоманМузипов-щ4щ
      @РоманМузипов-щ4щ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats 🙏 thanks

  • @callmemurphz
    @callmemurphz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that shirt looks hella nice! what brand is it.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks fam! It’s just an H&M shirt, but yeah it does look nice.

    • @callmemurphz
      @callmemurphz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats haha i will check for one at the mall next time. thanks

  • @A4ANT
    @A4ANT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought mine pre lockdown, used it 3 times 😢

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hear ya. Whatever you choose, you have to put in the time and work to learn it.

  • @destinyathens
    @destinyathens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👌👌👌

  • @reiamusicgroup
    @reiamusicgroup ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with some of the other comments. First learn some of the in and outs of a DAW then expand. I started with the Akai MPK mini, then upgraded to Native Instruments later.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, DAW + midi keyboard is a good starting point.

  • @dracobaby9
    @dracobaby9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started in the mikro mk2

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice, are you still using that?

    • @genohall2235
      @genohall2235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I started with the mikro mk3. Still use it and have produced whole songs and albums with the software..

    • @dracobaby9
      @dracobaby9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeatsnot anymore I upgrade to maschine mk3,

  • @ChrisLaupama
    @ChrisLaupama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get an iPad. You can do far more and remain mobile as well. Trust me… Beatmaker 3 and an iPad.

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely a good idea, since a lot of people already have an iPad. If we’re talking about beginners though, I found Beatmaker 3’s workflow a bit confusing.

    • @krasky
      @krasky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LowHeatBeats What else can you recommend for an iPad?

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@krasky Korg Gadget if you're more into synths/playing keys or Koala Sampler for sampling. But there are many other options as well.

  • @gabrielmartinelli2348
    @gabrielmartinelli2348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking at maschine as a beginner u think your getting a full on daw but your not. Arranger view is hot garbage. If I could start over I would just go with a real daw (bitwig!) and a nice midi controller. I wasted so much money on all these hardware boxes only to be frustrated by there limitations. Seriously you dot need all this shit. Learn your way around a limitless daw and then decide what kind of hardware will actually be useful to you

    • @LowHeatBeats
      @LowHeatBeats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, good point. I never considered Maschine a DAW, more of an MPC on steroids and a nice hardware box to have fun with.

    • @kostoglotow
      @kostoglotow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Based comment. +1
      I will add that for those just wanting to get their toes wet with making beats, Serato Studio is epic. It's even more streamlined and beginner friendly than Maschine software (the arrangement is equally crappy in both lol). Plenty of codes around for free trial months. I used that for the first three months for a whopping total of $1. They have free packs from house to trap, and from ppl like decap, stlndrums, UZ and jazzy jeff. Talk about value for money. When it became too limiting I already understood some basic concepts, making the transition to a full DAW much easier.