iMaschine

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Unleash your creativity with iMaschine, the ultimate virtual instrument that seamlessly integrates into your music production workflow. Designed for musicians, producers, and beatmakers, iMaschine brings a portable yet powerful music-making experience right to your fingertips. This music software is perfect for crafting beats, melodies, and full tracks with ease, whether you're in the studio or on the go.

iMaschine stands out with its intuitive interface, allowing you to quickly sketch ideas and polish them into professional-grade productions. Its vast library of sounds, samples, and effects provides endless possibilities for customization and experimentation. Plus, with seamless integration into the wider Native Instruments ecosystem, you can effortlessly expand your sound palette with additional plugins and content.

The software features a flexible sequencer and a range of impressive effects to enhance your tracks. Whether you're layering drums, tweaking synths, or adding dynamic effects, iMaschine gives you the tools needed to bring your musical vision to life. Compatible with both desktop and mobile setups, it ensures that your creativity is never constrained by location.

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Intuitive and user-friendly interface for quick idea sketching
Extensive library of sounds, samples, and effects
Seamless integration with Native Instruments' ecosystem
Flexible sequencer for beat and melody creation
Compatible with desktop and mobile devices for versatile use
Ideal for both beginners and seasoned producers looking for portable music creation solutions

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Director's Cut: Jamie Lidell performing with iMaschine | Native Instruments

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Jamie Lidell and the Qkidz on the new iMASCHINE | Native Instruments

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about iMaschine.

Software and compatibility

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iMaschine 2 has been removed from the App Store, causing issues with redownloading the free Quantum Collection sound pack, which breaks existing projects.
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Accessing iMaschine 2 via "Purchased" apps in the App Store is still possible, but does not resolve missing Quantum Collection sound pack.
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Users report significant frustration with Native Instruments for removing iMaschine 2 without warning, affecting long-term projects.
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iMaschine 2's pressure sensitivity paired well with Apple's 3DTouch, which enhanced the app's functionality before its removal.
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A producer behind "What's Beef" has successfully used iMaschine for years, showing its viability for creating professional-level beats despite limitations.
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Use cases and applications

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Users have turned to exporting stems to DAWs like FL Studio due to missing sound packs, highlighting the app's utility for on-the-go idea capturing.
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Many users see iMaschine as a mobile sketch pad to start tracks while traveling, then finalize them in a studio with Maschine OS.
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Features and functionality

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iMaschine projects can be exported to Maschine OS easily by saving the project, clicking the iMaschine logo icon, and using AirDrop or iTunes sharing.
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Users consider apps like Koala for more features but prefer iMaschine for its seamless integration with Maschine OS.
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Critic Reviews

macProVideo.com

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iMaschine defies expectations as a mere gimmick, proving itself a fun and functional tool for creating music on the go. Users can quickly lay down beats and melodies on this iPhone-based app, which seamlessly integrates with the main Maschine software. Despite limitations in arrangement, its ability to mix parts and add effects impresses, particularly for an app running on a phone. At just $4.99, it’s an affordable and worthwhile addition for any Maschine user, offering a convenient way to capture musical ideas outside the studio.

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4.5 out of 5

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charlieysasi

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about 11 years ago

My sketchpad.

I use it on the go, on my iPhone and iPad. It is a great app that helps with ideas. I think it need a little more work on it, but it still is one of my favorite music apps.

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Singer Guitarist Composer

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Electronic Rock Pop

zachariah_moreno

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over 10 years ago

Makin' beats on the go

This app has the power of Maschine in your pocket. I love this thing, I use it on my iphone 5 all the time and sometimes I import the audio to a project file in Ableton.

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Keyboardist Music Producer DJ

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Electronic Pop Reggae

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DJ Ravine

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(@1:33) "this is just a little bit that I made on iMaschine"

Jamie Lidell

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Jamie Lidell performs an iMaschine (from 0:23) exclusive version of "A Little Bit More" from the album Multiply (2005, Warp) while relaxing in bed.

NGHT DRPS

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In an Instagram post captioned with #iMaschine, NGHT DRPS showcases their use of the iMaschine software, highlighting its role in creating house vibes alongside tracks by Curtis Mayfield and Cutty Ranks.