Complete Guide to Maschine Mk3

Rob Jones

NI’s latest Maschine controller has elevated the device to whole new levels, transforming it into one of the most incredible platforms for making music. Whether producing or performing, the powerful hardware/software combo provides all the tools you need to create original beats or complete arrangements with ease. On this comprehensive course by certified trainer Rob Jones, you’ll learn every aspect of both the MK3 controller and Maschine software, as well as learn a multitude of techniques for creating many different styles of music with them.

The tutorials begin with a detailed look at how to make patterns with the pads, working in the default pad mode as well as keyboard, chord and 16- velocity modes, explaining the various benefits of each one. Rob then teaches the ins and outs of soundslots in Maschine, by building a kit from scratch, before getting more advanced with Maschine’s Sampler, showing how to record and edit your own samples, slice up loops and lots more.

There is also a thorough exploration of Maschine’s instruments and effects, with lessons on both Drum and Bass Synths, as well as the entire range of built-in effects. Additionally, the course includes tutorials covering more advanced signal routing and effects usage, teaching how to modulate parameters and set up send effects, and also how to use Maschine within DAWs like Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

Signing up to the course provides immediate access to over 4 hours of tutorials, written notes, Maschine projects and 250MB of bonus samples. Before signing up, check out the free sample modules for an example of the tutorial content, which will have you mastering NI’s legendary music-making tool in no time.

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Learning objective

How to produce music with ni maschine mk3

Syllabus

Start to get an understanding for what Maschine is capable of and the main operational features of the software and hardware.

This module provides an overview of the Maschine software and hardware, to demonstrate the extent of its capabilities, showing both completed projects with arrangements and brand new projects for setting up and getting going with pattern creation.

This module starts to teach how patterns can be created, predominantly by playing in events with the hardware pads, as well as some important event parameters like velocity and timing.

Pad Mode Pattern Creation I

Pad Mode Pattern Creation II

Software Pattern Editor

A demonstration of how to edit patterns on the hardware, after recent software updates removed the Arranger button shortcut. Arranger button fully explained in Module 5a.

Pattern Editing from the Hardware

This module teaches some soundslot fundamentals, by showing how to build up your own kit in a group, consisting of various drum and bass samples, which are edited and sequenced into a groove.

Adding Drums and Creating a Break

Editing Soundslots in Sampler

Adding Bass and Finishing the Kit

This module continues looking at pattern creation, focussing this time on the additional pad modes, including step, keyboard and chord, as well as 16-velocity mode.

Step Mode

Keyboard & Chords Mode

16-Velocity Mode

This module shows how scenes and sections can be used to create different fixed combinations of patterns, either for jamming with different loops or laying out an arrangement of a song along a timelin

Scene Mode

Section Mode

Unique and Auto-Length

An explanation of how the Arranger mode changed on the hardware in a recent software update to include Ideas and Song modes, and remove pattern editing facilities.

Arranger Button Update

This module teaches how to record and edit your own samples, including single hits and loops, either from external sources or internally within your project.

Recording Oneshot Samples

Recording Loops

Slicing Samples

Stretching Samples

This module runs you through how to apply effects processing to sounds within Maschine, be they individual soundslots in a group, whole groups or the master output, so all groups simultaneously.

Guide to Maschine's Effects

Adding and Editing Effects with MK3

Module 8 - Drum Synth & Bass Synth

Drum Synth

Bass Synth

This module teaches some more advanced effects techniques, including modulation, meaning both automating of effect parameters into patterns and also onboard effects themselves, as well as setting up s

Modulating Parameters with MK3

Envelope and LFO Modulation

Step Mode Modulation

Send Effects

Sidechaining

This module shows how the various performance-related controls on Maschine can be used to add expressive elements to your music.

Macros

Lock Snapshots

Smart Strip

Perform FX

This module shows how Maschine works running as a plugin in the DAW, to highlight the differences and ways it can be used.

Using Maschine in a DAW

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches concepts that can be used in a DAW like Ableton and Logic Pro, which is useful for many music producers

Teaches a variety of musical styles, which provides students with diverse skills

Offers a comprehensive study of Maschine MK3, which is useful for anyone who wants to learn the tool

Builds a strong foundation for beginners in music production by covering the basics of Maschine

Taught by Rob Jones who is a certified trainer in Maschine, which lends credibility to the course

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Complete Guide to Maschine Mk3 with these activities:

Review Basic Music Theory.

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Solidify your basic music theory knowledge to build a stronger foundation for understanding Maschine.

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Revisit core concepts such as scales, chords, and rhythm.
Practice ear training exercises to improve your pitch and rhythm recognition.

Contribute to Maschine-Related Open-Source Projects.

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Enhance your understanding by contributing to open-source projects related to Maschine, deepening your technical knowledge.

Browse courses on Community Development

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Identify areas within the Maschine ecosystem where you can contribute your skills.
Explore existing projects and communicate with developers to find opportunities for involvement.
Create or join a team to work on a specific project, contributing code, documentation, or support.

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