Maschine users will be happy to download the official 1.6.2 update released just a few minutes ago. That’s right the beta testing period is over and we are rolling with the fully functional download.
I read that they are giving away copies of Komplete Elements via email. I haven’t received that yet, as it could take up to 48 hours. You know I’ll be banging out a few new tracks today…so excited!
The new update has the best feature for me, VST hosting yes!!
Here is a complete list of new features from the Native Instruments Site :
* Plugin hosting for VST/AU instruments and effects
* Increased number of effect slots (3 per Sound, 4 per Group, 4 on Master)
* New “Pad Link” function with 8 pad groups and Master/Slave option
* Individual swing setting per sound
* Clip naming
* Sample renaming
* Improved scene duplication
* External audio input/output increased to 16 stereo channels
* Improved Drag&Drop mapping for samples
* Improved Drag&Drop from OS for Maschine files and audio files
* Drag&Drop rearrangement of scenes and patterns
* Snap-to-grid when moving events via mouse
* VST plugin operation under Mac OS X 64bit
* Rex import under Mac OS X 64bit
* Free download for “Komplete Elements” instrument collection
Off to work I go installation complete …hope they send the Komplete email fast….woohoo
Happy Beat Making To All!~
Pz Til Later…
(p.s. ..the Komplete email came while I was writing this post NI is on point!)…
It’s Spring but today it is quite nippy outside. I’ve got plenty to do to keep me busy inside …mixing, POSTING …setting up a website, and later grooming the dogs…of course I’m still so very elated that Bluehost got it all squared away with the server issue.
I was looking for a few new drum kits yesterday. I am about to get back to work on my second one. I don’t want to put out “same ol’ same old” sounds, so I have to keep my ear to the streets to see whats out there already. I have learned so much since the last drumkit so you know the next is going to be awesome!!!
While searching I couldn’t believe I found a site with completely free drumkit downloads. There are no sign ups, no subscribing first, and no spam.. I already had some that are listed but I downloaded a few of them. I loaded them this morn and the sounds aren’t too bad. Some need a little tweaking, but I can’t complain about ‘em..shucks they are FREE ..enjoy and push freedrumkit.net facebook ‘like’ button..
Can I get an Amen..woo 8 days down . Bluehost server got hit hard with a Denial Of Service attack…Yes 3rd time down in 3 years..not good >:( …
Anywhos we’re back yall! …leT’s GGo!!! Woohoo..
Pz Til Later…signed..
A very happy
Ms.Tris …Ms.TRuth Is Soul…
Great morning to you!… I am totally in a crate digging mood. I received an email with a link to a beat making video. This link inspired me to change all my “r&b” beat making plans for today lol….YoU know it must be awesome…
Hey Hey all!! I missed you last week…it’s been a while since I have had to skip an entire week. You know what’s going on when I do? Beats, beats, and more beats!! I’ve got about 20 tracks in the works. The artist are writing and I am happy…
I have also been preparing for a new arrival:
I have been struggling with mixes, blue screens, and pc freezing for too long. I have a favorite soundcard the M-Audio Delta Omni i/o
I have had this for almost ten years, and I can get a great mix using it. The pc that I call “old faithful” which the omni is installed on, just isn’t fast enough to handle extensive mixing.
I have been transferring that soundcard to any pc I’ve tinkered with. My friend gave me a HP Touch Smart 300 last year. I absolutely love it. Its super fast, but one major problem? I can not do any type of upgrades to the all in one unit. That meant no transferring the delta soundcard ..ugh! I started using Roland Edirol M-16DX as my main mixer and soundcard. This mixer has so many excellent features, but my novice engineering skills held me back from it’s full potential.
I found myself using the Touch Smart to make the beats, then trying to mix on the older pc. Talk about a hassle! My “old faithful” would shut down it seemed every 30 minutes. Over the last few months I have come across several ways to avoid glitches when mixing more than 12 tracks in my DAW on the older pc. It’s nothing worst than working on a mix, getting the “sweet spot” only to have the pc freeze or restart!
Most of my beats range from 12-20 plus individual instruments when tracked out:
With out a fast processor this is almost impossible to even play within a DAW. I started splitting the mix into basically 3 projects: One for drums and bass, one for percs, and one for other instruments. This will sound like a lot of work, but it is definitely a work around if your pc is slow.
Step1:
Load all kicks, snares, and bass instruments. Save as a project file. Export a rough mix down. Name the file “rough mix drums”. Step2:
Load all percs: crashes, cymbols, bells etc. Save as a project file. Export a rough mix down. Name the file “rough mix percs”. Step3:
Load all instruments: Keys, synths, strings. Save as a project file. Export a rough mix down. Name the file “rough mix instruments”
Step 4:
Choose one of your project files to begin your main mix. Drums are important for most hip hop, so I start with the drums. I open the “Drum” project file. (This may have about 5 tracks: 2 kicks, snares, claps, and bass since the kick and bass are in the same frequency range.)
Next insert your rough mix that you exported of ” percs and instruments”.
Now you can mix your tracked out/separated drums and bass adding effects without maxing your cpu. You have inserted the “rough mixes of percs and instruments only as a reference at this point. Once you have a good mix on your drums, save this as your new “drum project file”. Export a mix down drums ONLY, naming it something like “Drums Mixed”. Export a mix down of bass ONLY, naming it” Bass Mixed”. Close the project.
Step 5:
Open your “instruments project file”. Insert your “Drums Mixed”, “Bass Mixed”, and the “rough mix of percs files”. Now you can mix your tracked out/separated instruments adding effects without maxing your cpu, and hear how they sound with your terrific “Mixed Drums and Mixed Bass”. Save this as your new “instrument project file”. Export a mix down of instruments ONLY, naming it “Instruments Mixed”.
Step 6:
Open your “percs project file”. Insert your “Drums Mixed, Bass Mixed, and Instruments Mixed” files which you exported earlier. Now you can mix your percs adding effects without maxing your cpu, while hearing your wonderful ” Mixed” drums, bass, and other instruments. Save this as your new “percs project file”. Export a mix down of percs ONLY, naming it “Percs” Mixed”.
Step 7:
Create a NEW project file. Insert your ” Drums, Bass, Instruments, and Percs Mixed” files. Now you can do a final mix for sending to artist.
Keep in mind that this is just my little work around which helped me get through my pc processor problems. If you have a slow pc, you can always pay a professional engineer to mix your tracks. You can use less instruments, or bounce tracks within your production hardware and software. This means the same thing can be achieved if you are mixing inside Fl Studio. You don’t have to break down your beat as I described. The main idea is to “Bounce or Mix” elements in groups of tracks small enough for your pc to handle.
Good Morning all… woo weee Spring is totally in the air today. I’m inside mixing beats and later heading out to ProffittProductions new studio with HBO’s“Spider” aka Ammo from The Wire. Busy day which is great …
Great Morning to ya! I’ve been rolling heavy with the production this week…working on music for 4 artist..busy busy..
I absolutely LOVE the new Maschine update. I have been working a lot faster with the addition of vst instruments inside the stand alone version.
I am still working out a few quick start up templates on my own. I found a video which pretty much sums up what I’ve been doing. It’s so much easier to start projects using templates. It really comes in handy when you need to load up general instruments like bass, keys, synths, etc.
Native Instruments Maschine 1.6 Custom VST Chains
I like the tutorial and his studio is awesome! lol Check out more videos from Matt at :mcsg27 youtube channel
Remember you can use templates in all your music production software.. Fl Studio, Reason etc. Have fun with it, but be sure to make templates that help you work smarter …
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…hope they send the Komplete email fast….woohoo
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