15:00 pressing the d-encoder (like a button) in the mixing screen toggles between volume and pan settings. Just commenting because it was one I had to dig up in the manual. That send effects tip is gold. Thanks.
Absolutely not my type of music, yet I'm speechless in front of so much musicality. And your skills in explaining things, pointing out the important bits are huge. Thanks for all your videos, it's highly appreciated!
This morning I was getting ready to go to guitar center and try to sell my maschine mkii and Kontrol 49 because I have feeling somehow frustrated because of my poor dedication vs time, and your videos gave me some push to wait a little bit more and try again . Thanks for the videos.
This was golden. Thanks Jef. And a big shout out to Native for keeping the party going with the latest update, new product and tonne of sounds! Much respect from Kenya (Africa).
Hi and greetings from northern Germany. I just got my Maschine+ yesterday!!!. 25 years ago, I started my "journey" into electronic music production with Grooveboxes like the Rolands MC`s, the old Electribes later on, a 1040ST (with Monitor;) running Cubase 1 for Midi with a few Synths.....all used, half broken.....no money.....no sampler.....used 4 Track Cassette recorders and mini discs:))) so....I learned with toys and instruments:))). My room was always too small:) Then DAW and reliable PC`s kicked in, and the last 17 Years, that was normal for me, beside the external use of hardware. Fine so far, does the job. One thing i always kinda missed, with it, was the flow, the sudden momentum you get, the feeling your created patterns are taking you somewhere, response, interaction.....plaaying...its more a feeling thing i would say.....I'm a professional musician and tech for almost 13 years now, I know all the Maschines and Controllers and Mpc's out there. Great gear all around. But the Maschine+.....I almost fell of the chair after not finding a manual....just a little black screencover, telling me, to switch it on and follow whatever is coming.....and to type in my wifi.....1 1/2 h later, all the free content was loaded onto the device.....me, patient as fu**********************........as I am, after 3rd coffee, restarted it, although there was no need to.....just for the chills.....and put the maschine+ on my bed, youtube on my phone, and after an hour learning the structure....bam....the flow was there again! The maschine structure and the workflow in a standalone unit........ I layed down a few sections until now and did the standalone/controller change......copy, paste, done! Other way round.....done....this is amazing. And....homework for next week....get the Synths connected! The CPU Power is NOT an Issue for somebody who knows how to arrange and / or use sends. Absof....lutely not. If you're used to "....i will just put another instance of this IR reverb on channel 93, just a little duller than the one on channel 67....or was it 4..? with a different delay......whatever!*klick*", ........you might get aproblem there:)))) honestly, I just waited for a MASCHINE to go standalone.......I tried them and worked with them, for me, they always where the most haptic and intuitiv controllers/enviroments when it came down to "write by playing"......Now, I can PLAY without the Laptop!! Thanks, NI! And thank you Jeff, for your well made Videos! If I would have seen youre affiliate link before, I would have bought directly at NI!:))))))))) Too late now....sorry:)) Keep going with your videos! You really helped me save some time!! From Muso to Muso a collegial high five Tim
So much goodness!!! the info , the tips, ...and ....did you teach yourself to play the trumpet??!! Man...give this 40something inspiration with that relevation!!
Hello Jef, Let's say I have my own one-shot samples on a folder on my laptop. Do you know how can I transfer them into maschine plus and load a sound while stand alone in maschine plus. I can do it but I have to be connected to my laptop
@@jefgibbons I noticed something strange. When I load a kit from the library, it does not come with (midi) patterns, only with sounds and instruments under the pads. Do I something wrong on Maschine+ ?
@@maus3454 Hey Maus! In the browser, hold down the shift button and you'll see +routing and +patterns at the top of your screen on the M+, make sure +patterns is selected and reload the group!
17 tracks!?! Encouraging indeed. On my 7th track by now, watching out/optimizing what I am playing, on 52% so far :) Mixer diving with knob tip is cool. Would love to watch more educational M+ workflows on arranger, editing, external recording, anything. Its more fun than reading RTFM and inspiring. Smooth jazzzz, Jeff. Enjoyed!
Great video. I am an MPC, Akai Force, and SP1200 guy. New to Maschine Plus. I have an issue only with expansion sounds. They sound distorted sometimes. They produce a crackling sound out of my monitors as beat is playing. The CPU will only be at 8 to 11%. All effects turned off. I never have this issue with my own samples in the Plus. Sometimes I can reload the project and it will temporarily resolve the issue. I've tried different audio destinations but can't seem to resolve this. I have seen other users complain about this as well. Anyone able to resolve this? If so how? Thanks for the support.
I’ve had similar problems that seemed to go away after upgrading the firmware. It’s definitely not because of clipping is it? Some kits come out super hot!
@@jefgibbons No the sounds are not clipping. I notice this primarily with NI expansion sounds. If i load my own samples or sample from vinyl i don't have the issue. I've made beats using only expansions and drums chopped from vinyl and every expansion sounds will have the issue. I have to reload the project 2 or 3 times.
I'm working on that ;) It means I have to go and finish a bunch of these half-done tunes... and I'm too busy making youtube videos! Must be a twisted version of the old saying, my version is "Those who teach don't have time to... do!" But I want to make it a priority. It'll force me to get really creative! Thanks CP!
@@jefgibbons That would be much appreciated and you are very welcome! I'm even curious as to whether you'd finish them off right in Maschine or move them over to a traditional DAW. Respectfully, perhaps a quick video on final mixing and mastering for public or media consumption is in order here lol. In any case, what a great example and great lesson on this vid as to what can be done solely on Maschine :)
Jef Gibbons same. That track at the end was magical. Would be great if I could listen to it directly. Thanks for the vid. My M+ should be arriving tomorrow. I’m really excited for it and to utilize these processing power suggestions you presented.
@@RP-mp4ow Thanks guys! I'll figure something out... And CP, a mixing/mastering vid on Maschine would be great. I usually head over to Cubase for mastering, but it could definitely be done in Maschine!
Just discovered your channel and the quality is top-notch! I plan on making some M+ videos and was wondering what top-down camera you used. Looks amazing! Thanks in advance. I'll definitely shout you out in my next video.
Awesome video, thank you so much! One question, I couldn’t figure it out and a Facebook group dedicated to this couldn’t figure it out either. When you look at your files, how do you delete a project? Tried everything. Thanks for any help!
Great question, looks to me like you'd have to put it in storage mode, then go to your computer and delete them! Not ideal... It's in the Maschine 2 folder in the Native Instruments folder on your card.
This was a great video Jef! Great song too! Thank you!!! I just built a really cool beat using the Send FX tip. Very useful. Hopefully on it's way to being a song. :-)
Off Topic - I have had quite a struggle getting Cubase working on my computer! Your videos were inspiration to me - that Cubase is the right DAW for me. I am new to music production and I am having a lot of trouble with how to use Cubase to piece together a large project, re-interpretations and variations on a popular melody. I am working on a song that has different parts and I intend to create variations on each. My project will be a mix of VST instruments and audio tracks. I am just beginning and will be developing my ideas as I go. So I will want to have, for instance, five or six different first sections that I will glue together with other elements. I need a system to work things out, like a scratch pad where I can save X intros, X verses, X bridges, and x improvisations. I guess it's more how do I develop ideas using my software? How do you go about a large project? Most of the videos I see start with a drum, add chords, etc. This isn't that kind of project. Do you have any suggestions or can you point a finger in the right direction? Thanks for all the great videos that have helped me get up and running (maybe more like jogging - and I fall down often!) with your informative videos.
Yeah, don't rush the decision, just make sure it's right for you! Definitely going to benefit anyone that likes to write away from the studio, but it's not about taking existing songs easily out on the road.
Click the scene button, if it's not locked so you can press it and it'll stay open, hold it down and lock it by pressing the top left white button on the Maschine. Then just press shift and you'll see the rename option at the top!
Nice video. I have a small mixer (soundcraft sig) that I dedicate as an input mixer for anything I am recording to (like Maschine plus or Mpcs). One benefit is the phantom power, the other is I can leave several things hooked up (guitar, keys, bass, etc). Also, I love the tonal vibe of the soundcraft. Might help some folks...
Nice video! Thank you! Is it possible to show us how to change morphing states and scenes in Maschine+ with a midi foot controller ? Nectar pacer maybe.That will be great!!!
Couldn’t you use a condenser mic with a external 48 v phantom power to go in the maschine plus? 1/4 inch male from ext 48 phantom into maschine plus to a xlr female end going into the mic. Do you think that would work?
All’s I’ve been looking for is something that will let me tie audio tracks to my Roland fantoms sequencer.. if I record loops on the maschine and have them connected via midi would I be able to launch loops from the Fantom in time?
I should have waited for this. I like my Maschine but needing to haul around a laptop to use it anywhere but @home is a bummer. I am seriously thinking of selling my NI KK s88 and my Maschine for a standalone hardware synth. Maybe a Motif? I just want to turn on and play.
can i sample a one shot chord or bass sample, lay it automatically on 16 pads in different pitches without affecting the tempo? If so, can it play in chord mode?
I would have thought that if you plugged a Kontrol S61 into it, that the displays, buttons and rotaries would mirror the ones on the Maschine+ so that you didn't need to lean over to it when trying out different patches. But that doesn't seem to be happening in your video - looks like the S61 is just in generic midi mode. I wonder if they plan that for a future update?
I noticed that too! I haven't explored it further, but I don't think it does look like normal Komplete Kontrol when using it with standalone... To be honest I rarely use the controls on the keyboard, but it still would be nice!
Hey Chris! So you don't have Maschine yet? Do you have another DAW that you work in? The Maschine content is different from the Komplete keyboards for sure. If you're a keyboardist you'll need a keyboard, but you'll need a DAW even before that. So if you're into making beats you would start with Maschine, add the keyboard later!
@@jefgibbons I’m a guitar player working in Studio One, I’m more interested in violins, flutes, upright bass, horns, and just was wondering what would work best if I’m not a keyboard player but want to learn to make these instruments sound real in my mixes. Thanks Jef for the quick response:)
Thanks for the content, Jef. I'm way late, but if I don't care about the standalone nature of M+, do you still recommend the Mk3? I'm right on the edge... 😬😬😬 Thanks for all the great stuff you make.
Have you connected to a computer because I connected to the computer, I can't see anything on Maschine +... The screen is in performance mode, I have lit buttons at the top but should I see the same things as you would see on the mk3 connected to the computer...
@@ArchWorld0829 More to come, it's definitely a different way of working, and if you're coming from something else it takes a bit to get your head around the workflow. Once I did, it became my favourite way to make music!
@Jef Gibbons you are one of my favorite music producing UA-camrs easily and also a great teacher. Still student of the game and high video production quality - role model! By the way....I saw a typo in the description on Uncle’s name....so yeah I think you‘ll fix that in a second ;-)
I just got the same mic as yours. But the latest one. How are you boosting it's signal? It sounds super weak in M+. Actually the whole M+ inputs are weak. The MK3 also.
Thanks for the great video ! Very nice tips. Regarding creating the FX Send group, what should we expect when exporting the stems of the M+ project ? Will that apply the FX directly on each group stems or will it export the dry signal for each group and for the FX send group a merged mix of any sounds that go through the Aux outs ?
You could choose, make sure the FX group is also soloed when you export your stem if you want to hear the fx, or just make sure it's muted if not. I think that's what you mean!
@@al8xandros As long as something is muted, it won't go the the aux send. So if you had one group and the fx solo'd, you would only hear the fx of that one group running through it. If you JUST solo the fx group you won't hear anything since nothing will be sent to it. Hope that makes sense!
@@jefgibbons Yes it does, thanks ! Will make some tries to see how it behaves exactly. It would be nice if they built in the firmware the ability to create and use send buses independently from groups to assign the AUX1/AUX2 to, so that we can keep our 8 groups available.
No guitar rig! Ugh Oh well, if I have maschine and a guitar in the same room I guess it's not that much of an imposition to have a laptop as well. But will the track sound the same after I go to standalone mode. I would also love to know if this is on their future roadmap for the plus.
I've failed then... you're supposed to be inspired to go practice! I know I am after having a hard time squeezing down those guitar chords... But thanks for the encouragement!
Jef, does the wood stand still work fine with the plus? Going to buy one from Art and we can’t figure out if we need to modify the dimensions or not. Thank you.
It does fit but just barely. I slide mine in from the back horizontally. Probably wouldnt hurt to have a little recess dremeled into the inside of the back left side!
When this came out I was a little confused on how to add all my libraries to Machine+. Is this now an SD card situation? Also where did you get that wooden riser for the Machine? I been meaning to ask. Thanks Jeff for always producing good quality videos
I’m looking forward for the disk streaming update that will take off the cpu load on the Maschine plus. My prediction with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS the MASCHINE STUDIO plus will be a fully loaded powerful stand-alone with a better cpu and a touchscreen with a XLR input of a price tag $2,399.
Disk streaming isn’t to save CPU, it would save the RAM memory. But on Maschine+ you already have a lot more RAM available than on competitors. Also Kontakt does have DFD (direct from disk) mode :-) And if you need XLR and phantom power, you can simply connect an external audio card via USB to Madchine+. NI audio cards are supported, but many third party ones should work too
Indeed! Born and raised in the Fraser Valley! I was a little guy at Expo 86, but I still remember it! Shirt is from www.redbubble.com Ironically I found a mint condition Expo 86 shirt at an antique store a few months later! That one I keep in the bag ;)
@@jefgibbons Oh right on! I am here in Victoria myself. Well between you, Datsunn, and SweetScale TV (among others!) I'm really liking the way Canada is being repped on UA-cam. Keep up the great work man!
@@schmapps1 Nice! I'd love to live on the island man... so beautiful... different way of life over there! We've also got Kit Complete in the east, as well as Andrew Huang of course!
@@jefgibbons Yeah it's definitely a real chill vibe here...although the slower pace sometimes drives me bonkers haha. The best thing about the island right now is, the COVID situation has not been bad here at all compared with the rest of the country. Oh man, how could I forget about Andrew Huang?? Gah. Probably because the sound design stuff he does is so far above my current level that he might as well be speaking alien sometimes haha
Maschine+ 1.5 with Maschine 2.17.5 update, added VST3 support (for Maschine+ compatible content), a fix for Reaktor patch loading, and updates for all NI plugins. Update directly from your unit's WiFi-connected Settings page." - Thought you might want to know - don't see anyone talking about it yet! Email received 5 hours ago
Ah good :) Same here - work and xmas prep in the way, but will delve in at the weekend! Happy holidays, and let me hope there’s something good in there. Looks like a soft launch till a few of us try it - can’t find any release notes! Was hoping for cloud file storage to save me pulling that pesky SD card in and out - but no luck yet from what I can see! Happy hols, and look forward to hearing your thoughts once we work out what it does!
Have said this elsewhere, but bears saying again: My working theory is that they’re working on a new model, at which point we’ll get a version 2.0 for the current one, and cloud support to compete with the Push 3. They must be working on an NI Cloud for all their other stuff…
@@goldmundbyrne7075 At this point I'll take anything! It's been too long since something significant... I would LOVE a roadmap from the company! (I don't have insider knowledge!)
Hey Jeff! 1st and almost thx for your content. I' m still using the MK3. Did your custom stand fit the Maschine+ without any problems? I assume that Prodectors and Decksavers for the MK3 should fit as well with the Plus? Thx P.S.: That beat came out so nice ❤️💨✌️!!!
Thanks Madbeats! It does fit, but I have to be careful and slip it in from the top as opposed to dropping it from above... the SD card is quite close to the edge!
Great video! I’m looking at getting maschine+, but I have a question with regards to the synths. When you purchase maschine+, and get Massive,FM8, etc, can you use them in ableton live or fl studio, as stand-alone vsts? Or do you have to go on native instruments webpage, and buy them separately?
You would hope now that Machine+ is out and has CPU considerations, they will start optimising their expansion packs properly and not needlessly pile on loads of pointless duplicate reverbs.
Mashine + is rare! But I’ll stick with mashine studio. Using shortcuts is a no bueno for me. Just give me a button with what I want. Using shift as shortcut gets ridiculous after a while.
Guys like Blezz Beats and FizzENT are doing great videos on it! It’s another weird paradigm shift that works in the Maschine environment, but it’s still something strange to wrap your head around! Once we get working with them I think we’ll like them.
Yo, what's good man? New subscriber to your channel here.. Yo! Check it out.. I got a question for you about an older product tho.. and that's the "maschine studio".. if you can help me out with this.. How do you simply arm/light up the next pad so that you can record a sound onto it? All these videos on youtube and nobody's showing how this is done. So I said, maybe he (you) could help me out. Oh! And also, how do you simply record what you're playing? Sorry to ask these questions bro, but the Maschine Studio manual, along with Native Instruments support is " nothing!" So, if you could help me out with those two things.. yo, good lookin
World class per usual Jef, love the nu-soulish track!
Thanks brother! Got a link to your sweet vid in the descipsh... keep em coming!
@@jefgibbons 👊🏻❤ WOH missed that! My man!
15:00 pressing the d-encoder (like a button) in the mixing screen toggles between volume and pan settings. Just commenting because it was one I had to dig up in the manual. That send effects tip is gold. Thanks.
Holy shit thank you
Absolutely not my type of music, yet I'm speechless in front of so much musicality. And your skills in explaining things, pointing out the important bits are huge. Thanks for all your videos, it's highly appreciated!
Thanks! So what is your type of music? (I have many)
The send fx tip is priceless. I'm heading to that video now to get the full scoop. Thanks again, Jef!
Most welcome Sean!!
This morning I was getting ready to go to guitar center and try to sell my maschine mkii and Kontrol 49 because I have feeling somehow frustrated because of my poor dedication vs time, and your videos gave me some push to wait a little bit more and try again . Thanks for the videos.
When you mentioned Knock, that inspired a hefty chuckle from me. I seen that video and it had me dying lol
He's the best!
Your stuff is great too man, got you linked in the description!
Your tutorials are the best!! And what a beautiful song too, really impressed :-) Keep it coming!
Thanks so much Anja, many more to come!
This was golden. Thanks Jef. And a big shout out to Native for keeping the party going with the latest update, new product and tonne of sounds! Much respect from Kenya (Africa).
Such a great video! Nice one Jef!
Thanks Mick! All thanks to you man...
Hi and greetings from northern Germany. I just got my Maschine+ yesterday!!!. 25 years ago, I started my "journey" into electronic music production with Grooveboxes like the Rolands MC`s, the old Electribes later on, a 1040ST (with Monitor;) running Cubase 1 for Midi with a few Synths.....all used, half broken.....no money.....no sampler.....used 4 Track Cassette recorders and mini discs:))) so....I learned with toys and instruments:))). My room was always too small:) Then DAW and reliable PC`s kicked in, and the last 17 Years, that was normal for me, beside the external use of hardware. Fine so far, does the job. One thing i always kinda missed, with it, was the flow, the sudden momentum you get, the feeling your created patterns are taking you somewhere, response, interaction.....plaaying...its more a feeling thing i would say.....I'm a professional musician and tech for almost 13 years now, I know all the Maschines and Controllers and Mpc's out there. Great gear all around. But the Maschine+.....I almost fell of the chair after not finding a manual....just a little black screencover, telling me, to switch it on and follow whatever is coming.....and to type in my wifi.....1 1/2 h later, all the free content was loaded onto the device.....me, patient as fu**********************........as I am, after 3rd coffee, restarted it, although there was no need to.....just for the chills.....and put the maschine+ on my bed, youtube on my phone, and after an hour learning the structure....bam....the flow was there again! The maschine structure and the workflow in a standalone unit........ I layed down a few sections until now and did the standalone/controller change......copy, paste, done! Other way round.....done....this is amazing. And....homework for next week....get the Synths connected!
The CPU Power is NOT an Issue for somebody who knows how to arrange and / or use sends. Absof....lutely not. If you're used to "....i will just put another instance of this IR reverb on channel 93, just a little duller than the one on channel 67....or was it 4..? with a different delay......whatever!*klick*", ........you might get aproblem there:))))
honestly, I just waited for a MASCHINE to go standalone.......I tried them and worked with them, for me, they always where the most haptic and intuitiv controllers/enviroments when it came down to "write by playing"......Now, I can PLAY without the Laptop!! Thanks, NI!
And thank you Jeff, for your well made Videos! If I would have seen youre affiliate link before, I would have bought directly at NI!:))))))))) Too late now....sorry:)) Keep going with your videos! You really helped me save some time!!
From Muso to Muso a collegial high five
Tim
TY!
Very helpful. Thanks! Nice track too!
😍....hearts on ears. Thanks
So much goodness!!! the info , the tips, ...and ....did you teach yourself to play the trumpet??!! Man...give this 40something inspiration with that relevation!!
🙌🏾 Nice! Thanks for the shout out !
Most welcome, keep up the great content!!
Mellow and smooth genre defying track and a masterclass to boot!!! Always pick up tips from you!
Thanks! Yeah... I never know what genre I'm gonna get!
Hello Jef,
Let's say I have my own one-shot samples on a folder on my laptop. Do you know how can I transfer them into maschine plus and load a sound while stand alone in maschine plus. I can do it but I have to be connected to my laptop
hi Jef,
You are a great Maestro!!!
Thank you!!
Question where can I purchase the wooden maschine stand you have?
Thanks! It's from www.artswooddesigns.ca in Canada!
@@jefgibbons Nice I am in Canada too.
Cheers!!!
Great video, great music, thanks for the love!!! And thanks for the mic recommendation!
No problem my friend! Love your channel and your amazing energy... keep at it!
If you made an educational course on the Maschine+ I'd buy it. I am stuck.
I got my Maschine+ last week as well. What a Maschine!!!!
Nice! That's great Maus! I'd love to see what you do with it...
@@jefgibbons I noticed something strange. When I load a kit from the library, it does not come with (midi) patterns, only with sounds and instruments under the pads. Do I something wrong on Maschine+ ?
@@maus3454 Hey Maus! In the browser, hold down the shift button and you'll see +routing and +patterns at the top of your screen on the M+, make sure +patterns is selected and reload the group!
@@jefgibbons Many thanks. This is indeed the solution. It all works fine now. Great!!!!
Maschine + and live instruments is a match made in heaven. Looking forward to see more! Great vid!
Thanks! Another one tomorrow!
17 tracks!?! Encouraging indeed. On my 7th track by now, watching out/optimizing what I am playing, on 52% so far :) Mixer diving with knob tip is cool. Would love to watch more educational M+ workflows on arranger, editing, external recording, anything. Its more fun than reading RTFM and inspiring.
Smooth jazzzz, Jeff. Enjoyed!
And yes, need piano :)
Thanks!! Yes... love the jazzzzz...!
Great video. I am an MPC, Akai Force, and SP1200 guy. New to Maschine Plus. I have an issue only with expansion sounds. They sound distorted sometimes. They produce a crackling sound out of my monitors as beat is playing. The CPU will only be at 8 to 11%. All effects turned off. I never have this issue with my own samples in the Plus. Sometimes I can reload the project and it will temporarily resolve the issue. I've tried different audio destinations but can't seem to resolve this. I have seen other users complain about this as well. Anyone able to resolve this? If so how? Thanks for the support.
I’ve had similar problems that seemed to go away after upgrading the firmware. It’s definitely not because of clipping is it? Some kits come out super hot!
@@jefgibbons No the sounds are not clipping. I notice this primarily with NI expansion sounds. If i load my own samples or sample from vinyl i don't have the issue. I've made beats using only expansions and drums chopped from vinyl and every expansion sounds will have the issue. I have to reload the project 2 or 3 times.
You are a fantastic teacher. Thanks for all you do 👊🏼™️
Most welcome, thanks for the support!
cool!!!
Very nice track. . In fact, most of the tracks you produce on these vids sound fantastic. Any place we can download them? Great job Mr. Gibbons!
I'm working on that ;) It means I have to go and finish a bunch of these half-done tunes... and I'm too busy making youtube videos! Must be a twisted version of the old saying, my version is "Those who teach don't have time to... do!" But I want to make it a priority. It'll force me to get really creative! Thanks CP!
@@jefgibbons That would be much appreciated and you are very welcome! I'm even curious as to whether you'd finish them off right in Maschine or move them over to a traditional DAW. Respectfully, perhaps a quick video on final mixing and mastering for public or media consumption is in order here lol. In any case, what a great example and great lesson on this vid as to what can be done solely on Maschine :)
Jef Gibbons same. That track at the end was magical. Would be great if I could listen to it directly.
Thanks for the vid. My M+ should be arriving tomorrow. I’m really excited for it and to utilize these processing power suggestions you presented.
@@RP-mp4ow Thanks guys! I'll figure something out... And CP, a mixing/mastering vid on Maschine would be great. I usually head over to Cubase for mastering, but it could definitely be done in Maschine!
Wow, all that practical advice AND time to plug M&Ms, or were those the icing on that color coordination. Love it ;)
Mmmm definitely all about the color coordination! I should see about m and m sponsorship!!!
Just discovered your channel and the quality is top-notch! I plan on making some M+ videos and was wondering what top-down camera you used. Looks amazing! Thanks in advance. I'll definitely shout you out in my next video.
Got my maschine + yesterday been jamming on it
Awesome video, thank you so much! One question, I couldn’t figure it out and a Facebook group dedicated to this couldn’t figure it out either. When you look at your files, how do you delete a project? Tried everything. Thanks for any help!
Great question, looks to me like you'd have to put it in storage mode, then go to your computer and delete them! Not ideal... It's in the Maschine 2 folder in the Native Instruments folder on your card.
This was a great video Jef! Great song too! Thank you!!! I just built a really cool beat using the Send FX tip. Very useful. Hopefully on it's way to being a song. :-)
Right on Patrick! Sends are essential on this device for sure!
@@jefgibbons Success! New tune! Thanks Jef!!! ua-cam.com/video/D342gJbWRXc/v-deo.html
Were can i get the maschine holder from that yours is sitting in?
Off Topic - I have had quite a struggle getting Cubase working on my computer! Your videos were inspiration to me - that Cubase is the right DAW for me. I am new to music production and I am having a lot of trouble with how to use Cubase to piece together a large project, re-interpretations and variations on a popular melody. I am working on a song that has different parts and I intend to create variations on each. My project will be a mix of VST instruments and audio tracks. I am just beginning and will be developing my ideas as I go. So I will want to have, for instance, five or six different first sections that I will glue together with other elements. I need a system to work things out, like a scratch pad where I can save X intros, X verses, X bridges, and x improvisations. I guess it's more how do I develop ideas using my software? How do you go about a large project? Most of the videos I see start with a drum, add chords, etc. This isn't that kind of project. Do you have any suggestions or can you point a finger in the right direction? Thanks for all the great videos that have helped me get up and running (maybe more like jogging - and I fall down often!) with your informative videos.
Love the Expo 86 shirt! I still have my coffee mug.
Nice! I found a beer glass at an antique shop...
Great vid! interested to know where you got the wooden case from please? :-)
I 👍 your video Sir. I also like the box your maschine sits in, Where did you get it ?
Thanks for a great review/tutorial. I have MK3 and Studio so still on the fence with this one.
Yeah, don't rush the decision, just make sure it's right for you! Definitely going to benefit anyone that likes to write away from the studio, but it's not about taking existing songs easily out on the road.
Is it possible to subscribe twice Jeff?!! These are so great.
Hi Jef, thanks for this great video! How did you rename the scenes, I couldn't figure it out!
Click the scene button, if it's not locked so you can press it and it'll stay open, hold it down and lock it by pressing the top left white button on the Maschine. Then just press shift and you'll see the rename option at the top!
@@jefgibbons Wow, thanks! I must overseen it - as it is the common way!
Nice video. I have a small mixer (soundcraft sig) that I dedicate as an input mixer for anything I am recording to (like Maschine plus or Mpcs). One benefit is the phantom power, the other is I can leave several things hooked up (guitar, keys, bass, etc). Also, I love the tonal vibe of the soundcraft. Might help some folks...
Great suggestion! It’s true, a mixer with all of your stuff hooked up is a beautiful thing!
great as always! where did u get the amazing wood casing??
Hi. Indeed very impressive. I was wondering to get maschine plus stand - if you tell me where to get like yours i would appreciate. Thanks.
Thanks Arthur! Check the link in the description
I’m gonna need a lot more of these videos
They’re coming Willie!
My goodness that song at the end of the video is awesome how can i get a copy of that song?
Hi ! Nice vid! Your piece of furniture for your maschine is gorgeous, you made it by yourself or bought it ?
Thanks! Theres a link in the description, wish I could make this kind of thing!
Nice video! Thank you! Is it possible to show us how to change morphing states and scenes in Maschine+ with a midi foot controller ? Nectar pacer maybe.That will be great!!!
great video jeff my man!!
love the tune .....
Thanks Issie! Happy with how it turned out too...
Couldn’t you use a condenser mic with a external 48 v phantom power to go in the maschine plus? 1/4 inch male from ext 48 phantom into maschine plus to a xlr female end going into the mic. Do you think that would work?
Definitely! As long as you have some way of powering it you should be good!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Jef no green m&m.E excellent information thanks
Never! actually that's a lie... I like them all!
All’s I’ve been looking for is something that will let me tie audio tracks to my Roland fantoms sequencer.. if I record loops on the maschine and have them connected via midi would I be able to launch loops from the Fantom in time?
I should have waited for this. I like my Maschine but needing to haul around a laptop to use it anywhere but @home is a bummer. I am seriously thinking of selling my NI KK s88 and my Maschine for a standalone hardware synth. Maybe a Motif? I just want to turn on and play.
hi ,how can you save samples as loops so they would show up as loops in the browser?
Awesome video. i noticed that your Maschine + is setting inside a boxed case, where did you get it and can I purchase one like it?
can i sample a one shot chord or bass sample, lay it automatically on 16 pads in different pitches without affecting the tempo? If so, can it play in chord mode?
Do the auxiliary sends only work with the internal effects
On M+ it's whatever effects you can have on it (so Raum will work for sure) on the Maschine when at the computer you can use anything!
@@jefgibbons awesome!
I would have thought that if you plugged a Kontrol S61 into it, that the displays, buttons and rotaries would mirror the ones on the Maschine+ so that you didn't need to lean over to it when trying out different patches. But that doesn't seem to be happening in your video - looks like the S61 is just in generic midi mode. I wonder if they plan that for a future update?
I noticed that too! I haven't explored it further, but I don't think it does look like normal Komplete Kontrol when using it with standalone... To be honest I rarely use the controls on the keyboard, but it still would be nice!
If you had to chose keyboard or machine, which would you buy? Also are the onboard sounds the same or different between the 2 products?
Hey Chris! So you don't have Maschine yet? Do you have another DAW that you work in? The Maschine content is different from the Komplete keyboards for sure. If you're a keyboardist you'll need a keyboard, but you'll need a DAW even before that. So if you're into making beats you would start with Maschine, add the keyboard later!
@@jefgibbons I’m a guitar player working in Studio One, I’m more interested in violins, flutes, upright bass, horns, and just was wondering what would work best if I’m not a keyboard player but want to learn to make these instruments sound real in my mixes. Thanks Jef for the quick response:)
Hey Chris! You’d be better off with a keyboard and something like Komplete for sure!
Thanks for the content, Jef. I'm way late, but if I don't care about the standalone nature of M+, do you still recommend the Mk3? I'm right on the edge... 😬😬😬 Thanks for all the great stuff you make.
Hi Ben! Definitely stick with MK3 if you don’t need stand-alone!
@@jefgibbons Thank you so much for your time. Happy weekend!
Your the man!
Have you connected to a computer because I connected to the computer, I can't see anything on Maschine +... The screen is in performance mode, I have lit buttons at the top but should I see the same things as you would see on the mk3 connected to the computer...
Hi Archie, just turn it off and plug it into your computer. You don’t even need the power plugged into your M+and it acts just like a mk3!
Ok, I unplug it and work... thanks a lot... I'm looking for more on M+ because I'm new to using maschine...
@@ArchWorld0829 More to come, it's definitely a different way of working, and if you're coming from something else it takes a bit to get your head around the workflow. Once I did, it became my favourite way to make music!
@Jef Gibbons you are one of my favorite music producing UA-camrs easily and also a great teacher. Still student of the game and high video production quality - role model! By the way....I saw a typo in the description on Uncle’s name....so yeah I think you‘ll fix that in a second ;-)
Thanks, appreciate the kind words! I'll go fix the error...
I just got the same mic as yours. But the latest one. How are you boosting it's signal? It sounds super weak in M+. Actually the whole M+ inputs are weak. The MK3 also.
cool stuff, thanks for the info - just got a used minty M+ and will put this info to use 🙂
Nice! That's a good score!
Thanks for the great video ! Very nice tips.
Regarding creating the FX Send group, what should we expect when exporting the stems of the M+ project ? Will that apply the FX directly on each group stems or will it export the dry signal for each group and for the FX send group a merged mix of any sounds that go through the Aux outs ?
You could choose, make sure the FX group is also soloed when you export your stem if you want to hear the fx, or just make sure it's muted if not. I think that's what you mean!
@@jefgibbons supposing I solo the FX group, I will get just a master mix though instead of individual stems right ?
@@al8xandros As long as something is muted, it won't go the the aux send. So if you had one group and the fx solo'd, you would only hear the fx of that one group running through it. If you JUST solo the fx group you won't hear anything since nothing will be sent to it. Hope that makes sense!
@@jefgibbons Yes it does, thanks ! Will make some tries to see how it behaves exactly.
It would be nice if they built in the firmware the ability to create and use send buses independently from groups to assign the AUX1/AUX2 to, so that we can keep our 8 groups available.
Sounds like you have a pretty good swing going in that sequencer.
That’s interesting 🧐
No guitar rig! Ugh Oh well, if I have maschine and a guitar in the same room I guess it's not that much of an imposition to have a laptop as well. But will the track sound the same after I go to standalone mode. I would also love to know if this is on their future roadmap for the plus.
Superb mate
smooth
Another first rate tut Jef. I'm feeling so inadequate as an amatuer musician just now :-)
I've failed then... you're supposed to be inspired to go practice! I know I am after having a hard time squeezing down those guitar chords... But thanks for the encouragement!
Jef, does the wood stand still work fine with the plus? Going to buy one from Art and we can’t figure out if we need to modify the dimensions or not. Thank you.
It does fit but just barely. I slide mine in from the back horizontally. Probably wouldnt hurt to have a little recess dremeled into the inside of the back left side!
When this came out I was a little confused on how to add all my libraries to Machine+. Is this now an SD card situation? Also where did you get that wooden riser for the Machine? I been meaning to ask. Thanks Jeff for always producing good quality videos
Most welcome! You add them to your SD card via wifi. Wood case is www.artswooddesigns.ca
Loved the video... Where did you get the wood frame for your Plus... I need one!
Thanks Big Sarge! www.artswooddesigns.ca !
What are the orange pills on your table?
See 0:06 in the video!
I’m looking forward for the disk streaming update that will take off the cpu load on the Maschine plus. My prediction with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS the MASCHINE STUDIO plus will be a fully loaded powerful stand-alone with a better cpu and a touchscreen with a XLR input of a price tag $2,399.
Not a bad prediction! That would be pretty sweet...
Disk streaming isn’t to save CPU, it would save the RAM memory. But on Maschine+ you already have a lot more RAM available than on competitors. Also Kontakt does have DFD (direct from disk) mode :-)
And if you need XLR and phantom power, you can simply connect an external audio card via USB to Madchine+. NI audio cards are supported, but many third party ones should work too
Hey sweet Expo '86 shirt! Are you a fellow west coast Canadian? Cheers
Indeed! Born and raised in the Fraser Valley! I was a little guy at Expo 86, but I still remember it! Shirt is from www.redbubble.com Ironically I found a mint condition Expo 86 shirt at an antique store a few months later! That one I keep in the bag ;)
@@jefgibbons Oh right on! I am here in Victoria myself. Well between you, Datsunn, and SweetScale TV (among others!) I'm really liking the way Canada is being repped on UA-cam. Keep up the great work man!
@@schmapps1 Nice! I'd love to live on the island man... so beautiful... different way of life over there! We've also got Kit Complete in the east, as well as Andrew Huang of course!
@@jefgibbons Yeah it's definitely a real chill vibe here...although the slower pace sometimes drives me bonkers haha. The best thing about the island right now is, the COVID situation has not been bad here at all compared with the rest of the country. Oh man, how could I forget about Andrew Huang?? Gah. Probably because the sound design stuff he does is so far above my current level that he might as well be speaking alien sometimes haha
@@schmapps1 "once upon a synth" is another excellent Canadian UA-camr worth checking out. Agreed, we have a lot of talent in this country.
Maschine+ 1.5 with Maschine 2.17.5 update, added VST3 support (for Maschine+ compatible content), a fix for Reaktor patch loading, and updates for all NI plugins. Update directly from your unit's WiFi-connected Settings page." - Thought you might want to know - don't see anyone talking about it yet! Email received 5 hours ago
I saw the email! Haven't had time to look yet...
Ah good :) Same here - work and xmas prep in the way, but will delve in at the weekend! Happy holidays, and let me hope there’s something good in there. Looks like a soft launch till a few of us try it - can’t find any release notes! Was hoping for cloud file storage to save me pulling that pesky SD card in and out - but no luck yet from what I can see! Happy hols, and look forward to hearing your thoughts once we work out what it does!
@@goldmundbyrne7075 Sounds good! thanks!
Have said this elsewhere, but bears saying again: My working theory is that they’re working on a new model, at which point we’ll get a version 2.0 for the current one, and cloud support to compete with the Push 3. They must be working on an NI Cloud for all their other stuff…
@@goldmundbyrne7075 At this point I'll take anything! It's been too long since something significant... I would LOVE a roadmap from the company! (I don't have insider knowledge!)
Soooooo, we're not going to talk about the two orange M&M's next to the Maschine+???
No... I ate them!
@@jefgibbons Was it to make sure your wife read the contract properly?
Hey Jeff! 1st and almost thx for your content. I' m still using the MK3. Did your custom stand fit the Maschine+ without any problems? I assume that Prodectors and Decksavers for the MK3 should fit as well with the Plus? Thx
P.S.: That beat came out so nice ❤️💨✌️!!!
Thanks Madbeats! It does fit, but I have to be careful and slip it in from the top as opposed to dropping it from above... the SD card is quite close to the edge!
@@jefgibbons Is that a MixingTable stand?
@@hubiedub3035 its from www.artswooddesigns.ca
Great video! I’m looking at getting maschine+, but I have a question with regards to the synths. When you purchase maschine+, and get Massive,FM8, etc, can you use them in ableton live or fl studio, as stand-alone vsts? Or do you have to go on native instruments webpage, and buy them separately?
AMAZING VIDEO SIR! I want to be you when I grow up
Long Mcquade! So you are a Canadian :)
You couldn’t tell from my oot and aboot? ;) 🇨🇦
@@jefgibbons LOL...I love the aboot thing. Hello from Toronto!
Fantastic,,,, ✌🏼
Thanks Luke!
The youtube Stan Forbee
Love it...
You would hope now that Machine+ is out and has CPU considerations, they will start optimising their expansion packs properly and not needlessly pile on loads of pointless duplicate reverbs.
:O long and mcquade? you're from toronto???
Other side of the country ;)
Better not upset the Director Jef as they are usually the Treasurer too :-)
You're absolutely right!!
The PPO (Pleasure Prevention Officer)
Peter Cutler Guess your other half doesn’t read this!😄
It is liberating to do this just about anywhere without the use of a computer.
Also, UNCLE KNOCK!!! Get on the toilet or get out Jef!!!
5:30
Jefrey with One F Jefrey!
Its bowm m&ms.
🌚🖤🎶
Mashine + is rare! But I’ll stick with mashine studio. Using shortcuts is a no bueno for me.
Just give me a button with what I want.
Using shift as shortcut gets ridiculous after a while.
looooooooooooooooooooooool master
At least one beard-free YouTubber these days, good shave
Ha! I just look old with a beard now...
M&M's. . . Plain or "Salt Peanuts"? :)
oooh I see what you did there!!! Love it ;)
.... Clips
Whats your take dude
Guys like Blezz Beats and FizzENT are doing great videos on it! It’s another weird paradigm shift that works in the Maschine environment, but it’s still something strange to wrap your head around! Once we get working with them I think we’ll like them.
Yo, what's good man? New subscriber to your channel here.. Yo! Check it out.. I got a question for you about an older product tho.. and that's the "maschine studio".. if you can help me out with this..
How do you simply arm/light up the next pad so that you can record a sound onto it?
All these videos on youtube and nobody's showing how this is done. So I said, maybe he (you) could help me out.
Oh! And also, how do you simply record what you're playing?
Sorry to ask these questions bro, but the Maschine Studio manual, along with Native Instruments support is " nothing!"
So, if you could help me out with those two things.. yo, good lookin