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Maschine mk1 controller
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:43 pm
by 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?
Re: Maschine mk1 controller
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:57 am
by 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
Re: Maschine mk1 controller
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:34 am
by 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...
Re: Maschine mk1 controller
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:30 pm
by Faldoe
Can the mk1 controller be used with maschine v2 software?
Re: Maschine mk1 controller
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:49 am
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
to my knowledge yes
Re: Maschine mk1 controller
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 2:20 am
by 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.
Re: Maschine mk1 controller
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:41 pm
by 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
Re: Maschine mk1 controller
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:19 pm
by 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.