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If you have heard of the Beat Thang program, you're probably interested to find out exactly what it does. I mean, it can be pretty hard getting in the door when it costs more than $100. I've been using it for a few weeks now, and while it has been pretty good in some aspects, it's certainly not an MPC equivalent.

First of all, most software has an extremely hard time emulating the warmth that hardware like the MPC series provides. For the Beat Thang, it seems an impossible task. Everything seems very digital, and all the sounds you put through it adapt to its distinctly digital profile. When I demoed this for my music production buddies, they all agreed: it is far from a faithful hardware emulation.

One positive thing about this program is the sample library. It is quite big for software of this kind. I did find a lot of small glitches within the patches included, but overall it was a positive experience. A potential maiming ingredient is the lack of a step sequencer. I honestly do not understand how any company could put out something like this and not bundle a step sequencer or piano roll with it. It makes editing very hard and needing to go over the same things time and time again can really drain creativity.

The Beat Thang software has a fairly straightforward interface, which makes it easy to lay down drums and instruments. For other patches, it can be a bit more difficult due to buggy features that were present during testing.

When you're competing against the likes of MOTU's BPM program and Native Instruments' Maschine software, you need to bring your A-game, and I do not think Beat Kangz Electronics truly delivered. This really did look like a promising product.

It certainly is fun to use sometimes, but the lack of gritty sounds really disappoints, especially if making underground hip hop tracks is your main priority. For the price, you can definitely get better elsewhere. Perhaps you're wondering whether I kept the Beat Thang; I did. It's on my laptop. Why do I do this? Because, again, the interface is very inviting and some of my young nephews are aspiring music producers, and letting them play with the Beat Thang is probably a shortcut to using software productively. If you want to get serious with your production game at all, I say stay away from the Beat Thang and look to FL Studio or another well-established program first.

Article written by John Gellei for BeatFuse: how to make beats and hip hop samples are just some of the music and rap resources available on the website.

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Used Native Instruments Maschine Mikro $317.59 Native Instrument's MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect entry into the world of MASCHINE, giving you tactile, hands-on control for beat production, sampling and performance. This latest addition to the family has the same powerful software and 6 GB+ sample library as its big brother, as well as the same responsive pads on a more compact and portable controller. Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO makes a perfect addition for any production setup. Get hands-on with your rhythms and grooves both in the studio and on the stage. MASCHINE MIKRO is a professional music production tool, combining the flexibility of software with the immediacy of hardware. Create rhythms, bass lines, chords and melodies, and build tracks on the fly with the intuitive, clip-based sequencer. MASCHINE MIKRO also gives you a high-performance sampler, professional effects and full support for VST and Audio Units plug-ins. Whats more, you can also run MASCHINE MIKRO as a plug-in in your DAW. If you are a user of iMASCHINE, NIs on-the-go beat sketchpad for the iPhone and iPod Touch, you can import your iMASCHINE projects to MASCHINE MIKRO to finish your ideas in your home studio. More than 6 GB of production-ready samples, patterns, and effects for all styles, with drums and basses plus dynamic synth and instrument sounds, many created by renowned artists and producers, and a range of dynamic studio-quality effects are included. Select sounds using MASCHINE MIKROs super-simple browser and start playing immediately. And if you need even more, get an extra boost for your library with MASCHINE EXPANSION.MASCHINE MIKRO gives you direct access to your favorite Native Instruments or 3rd party VST or Audio Units plug-ins, to further expand your instrument and effect arsenal. Start your collection with the free copy of KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, with over 1,000 stunning sounds, all seamlessly integrated and fully browsable in MASCHINE MIKRO,and discover even more with your included $30 voucher redeemable in the NI Online Shop.MASCHINE EXPANSIONS are the ready-to-rumble sample kits made up of drum and instrument sounds as well as pre-programmed patterns and songs for instant use within MASCHINE 1.7 and MASCHINE MIKRO. Currently available expansions: VINTAGE HEAT Warm and phat analog sounds that are both instantly contemporary and soaked in vintage attitude. TRANSISTOR PUNCH - A premium selection of highly crafted drums, synthesizer sounds, FX-chains and rhythms for dancefloor bounce TRUE SCHOOL - Inspired sampling, hi-tech sound design and creative drum programming for future-defining beatsMore than 6 GB of samples16 Programming pads28 Back-lit buttonsPerfect for stage or studioIncludes free copy of KOMPLETE ELEMENTSIncludes $30 voucher for more NI products

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Used Native Instruments Maschine Groove Production Studio $545.09 Create tight rhythms, harmonies, and melodies in moments with MASCHINE - the highly enjoyable instrument that combines a pattern-based sequencer, professional sampler, multi-effect unit, and VST/AU plug-in host. Everything is intuitively controllable via the fully integrated hardware - once you touch the tactile controller the fun and intuitive workflow takes over, allowing you to stay focused on what matters - the music.MASCHINE is constantly evolving; the latest 1.6 free update makes it possible to plug any VST or Audio Unit plug in into MASCHINE, with parameters auto-mapped to the controller so you can immediately start tweaking your sounds.Studio PowerhouseMASCHINE integrates easily into your computer-based studio setup. Use the hardware controller to find, load, and play sounds, automate parameters, and arrange patterns on the fly. Combine this with the ability to control and sequence all of your external hardware instruments, or switch to MIDI mode to control other software.After quickly and intuitively developing your ideas, drag and drop your patterns as MIDI or audio files directly into your DAW to finalize and mix your production. Youll soon realize MASCHINE is a powerhouse capable of revolutionizing the way you make music.Creative Performance ToolMASCHINE is fast becoming the ultimate performance tool for creative musicians. The MASCHINE controller is super-sturdy, yet easily portable. The highly responsive pads and endless rotary knobs are addictively playable, while the two backlit displays keep you informed of what's going on - perfect for any club or stage.Use MASCHINE as an instrument for performing your own tracks, or sync it with other gear like TRAKTOR PRO 2 (sold separately) to add more dynamics to your live set.Supreme Sounds ModeMASCHINE comes with over 6GB of ready-to-use, professional and inspiring sounds. Create rhythms and melodies right away with the included drum kits, one-shot samples, basses, synths, and acoustic instruments - all fully tagged for easy browsing.MASCHINE now also includes KOMPLETE ELEMENTS (worth $59 / 49 ), providing more than 1,000 stunning sounds drawn from the flagship KOMPLETE 7, opening a world of styles and flavors ready for use in your productions. And now, you can add extra fuel to your MASCHINE with the new range of MASCHINE EXPANSIONS - premium sample kits created by renowned sound designers and artists.What's New in MASCHINE 1.6Plug-In HostingUse any Native Instruments or 3rd-party VST or Audio Units plug-ins directly inside MASCHINE. You can even hook up combinations: e.g. load MASSIVE (sold separately) to Slot 1 and GUITAR RIG (sold separately) to Slot 2 and tweak them both from the hardware controller - the parameters are automatically mapped to the knobs on the MASCHINE hardware.KOMPLETE ELEMENTS IncludedTo get you started using plug-ins inside MASCHINE a free copy of KOMPLETE ELEMENTS is included with this update. KOMPLETE ELEMENTS comprises over 1,000 stunning sounds drawn from the

Used Native Instruments Maschine Groove Production Studio 886830141911 $299.5 Create tight rhythms, harmonies, and melodies in moments with MASCHINE - the highly enjoyable instrument that combines a pattern-based sequencer, professional sampler, multi-effect unit, and VST/AU plug-in host. Everything is intuitively controllable via the fully integrated hardware - once you touch the tactile controller the fun and intuitive workflow takes over, allowing you to stay focused on what matters - the music.MASCHINE is constantly evolving; the latest 1.6 free update makes it possible to plug any VST or Audio Unit plug in into MASCHINE, with parameters auto-mapped to the controller so you can immediately start tweaking your sounds.Studio PowerhouseMASCHINE integrates easily into your computer-based studio setup. Use the hardware controller to find, load, and play sounds, automate parameters, and arrange patterns on the fly. Combine this with the ability to control and sequence all of your external hardware instruments, or switch to MIDI mode to control other software.After quickly and intuitively developing your ideas, drag and drop your patterns as MIDI or audio files directly into your DAW to finalize and mix your production. Youll soon realize MASCHINE is a powerhouse capable of revolutionizing the way you make music.Creative Performance ToolMASCHINE is fast becoming the ultimate performance tool for creative musicians. The MASCHINE controller is super-sturdy, yet easily portable. The highly responsive pads and endless rotary knobs are addictively playable, while the two backlit displays keep you informed of what's going on - perfect for any club or stage.Use MASCHINE as an instrument for performing your own tracks, or sync it with other gear like TRAKTOR PRO 2 (sold separately) to add more dynamics to your live set.Supreme Sounds ModeMASCHINE comes with over 6GB of ready-to-use, professional and inspiring sounds. Create rhythms and melodies right away with the included drum kits, one-shot samples, basses, synths, and acoustic instruments - all fully tagged for easy browsing.MASCHINE now also includes KOMPLETE ELEMENTS (worth $59 / 49 ), providing more than 1,000 stunning sounds drawn from the flagship KOMPLETE 7, opening a world of styles and flavors ready for use in your productions. And now, you can add extra fuel to your MASCHINE with the new range of MASCHINE EXPANSIONS - premium sample kits created by renowned sound designers and artists.What's New in MASCHINE 1.6Plug-In HostingUse any Native Instruments or 3rd-party VST or Audio Units plug-ins directly inside MASCHINE. You can even hook up combinations: e.g. load MASSIVE (sold separately) to Slot 1 and GUITAR RIG (sold separately) to Slot 2 and tweak them both from the hardware controller - the parameters are automatically mapped to the knobs on the MASCHINE hardware.KOMPLETE ELEMENTS IncludedTo get you started using plug-ins inside MASCHINE a free copy of KOMPLETE ELEMENTS is included with this update. KOMPLETE ELEMENTS comprises over 1,000 stunning sounds drawn from the

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