Maschine mk1 controller

[Faldoe]

I have Maschine but no controller. I'm thinking of getting a used Mk1 controller since they go for $100-150. I'm wondering if it is worth it to get the Mk1 or get the Mk2. Anyone have experience with the MK1 or both?

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

i like the MK1 because it has separate knobs for tempo, swing ,etc. whereas the mkII has the 1 master knob.

i think the main difference besides construction is the RGB pads. if u think u will utilize that, then it might be worth it. if not save some cash and get the MK1

[fever606]

Doc nailed it... the biggest difference with the Mk2 was the rollout of the 2.0 software, which is leaps and bounds better than 1.x. The Mk1 controller is great...

[Faldoe]

Can the mk1 controller be used with maschine v2 software?

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

to my knowledge yes

[behndy]

yeppers it can. i have the mk1, rarely use it, was kinda thinking about getting a Micro, but yesh. it works fine with V2 software butts.

[popvulture]

I have the MKI running v2 software and yep, it's a VAST improvement. Old version was clunky, lots o shit ironed out with the new one.

I still run into issues with it sometimes, but I think that's more due to user error, to be honest

[behndy]

only thing i don't like about it is the editing window for writing beats. all kinds of fiddly and tiny. and the undo function is a BITCH. i have accidentally erased pieces in the DAW hitting control z and had to step back to old versions of the file.