Essential Information About the Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Groovebox
- Fully standalone production: sampler, drum machine, and synth without a computer, featuring the ultra-smooth MASCHINE workflow
- Integrated creative pack: 9 instruments, 35 effects, and thousands of sounds to compose beats instantly
- Direct and expressive control: dual color screens, 16 velocity-sensitive pads, and step sequencer
- Hybrid mode: works standalone or as a controller with MASCHINE software for advanced studio work
The MASCHINE+ at the Heart of the Native Instruments Ecosystem
Designed by
Native Instruments, the MASCHINE+ embodies the DNA of the line: a production workstation that combines sampling, synthesis, and performance in a fast, tactile, and musical interface. It adopts the workflow praised by MASCHINE users and frees it from the computer, allowing you to chain ideas, patterns, and arrangements directly from the instrument. The result: fewer cables, more inspiration, and seamless integration with MASCHINE software if you choose to finalize your tracks on a computer.
For Beatmakers, Producers, and Performers Who Want to Get Straight to the Point
Whether you are a beatmaker looking for a compact command center, a producer seeking a quick sketching tool, or a live artist wanting to trigger scenes and effects confidently, the MASCHINE+ adapts. In the studio, it facilitates kit creation,
groove programming, and recording takes. On stage, its standalone mode, dynamic pads, and dedicated controls enable responsive performances without losing the musical thread.
Features and New Additions
The
standalone mode offers full recording, editing, and sequencing, with precise slicing, time-stretching, and resampling to shape your kits in just a few gestures. The included instrument selection (MASSIVE, FM8, MONARK, PRISM, RAUM, PHASIS, etc.) covers powerful basses, cutting leads, and modern textures, while the Audio plug-in transforms guitars, vocals, or drums into rhythmic material to sculpt in real time. Need to refine the arrangement or mix? Open your projects in MASCHINE software and enjoy smooth back-and-forth between stage and studio.
Technical Specifications
Interface and Controls
- 16 velocity-sensitive pads
- Step sequencer and vintage sampler emulation
- Can be used standalone or with a computer
- Two color screens (480 x 272)
Hardware Performance
- Quad-core processor
- 4 GB RAM
- 32 GB internal eMMC flash storage (operating system and original content)
- WiFi
Audio
- Integrated 24-bit / 44.1 kHz audio interface (up to 96 kHz / 24-bit in DAW controller mode)
Connectivity
- 2x stereo line outputs, 6.3 mm jack
- 2x stereo line inputs, 6.3 mm jack
- 1x microphone input, 6.3 mm jack
- 1x stereo headphone output, 6.3 mm jack
- 1x MIDI input/output
- 1x control pedal input
- 2x USB ports for MIDI controllers / external hard drives
Included Software and Content
- MASCHINE+ Selection (instruments, effects, and Expansions for standalone use or controller mode)
- MASCHINE Factory Library: 8 GB of sounds, kits, multisampled instruments, patterns, projects, sliced loops, Bass Synth, and Drum Synths
- Virtual instruments: FM8, MASSIVE, MONARK, PRISM, REAKTOR Factory Selection R2, KONTAKT Factory Selection, RETRO MACHINES
- Effects: RAUM, PHASIS
- Expansions: DEEP MATTER, LILAC GLARE, SOLAR BREEZE, TRUE SCHOOL, VELVET LOUNGE (with voucher for two additional Expansions)
- 64 GB SD card
Build and Dimensions
- Anodized aluminum casing
- Dimensions: 322 x 301 x 51 mm
- Weight: 2.5 kg