The Native Instruments Maschine MK3 production and performance system with Komplete Select is a professional hardware-software beat production and live performance platform combining 16 multi-color velocity-sensitive pads, a built-in 24-bit/96kHz audio interface, dual high-resolution full-color displays, and nine touch-sensitive encoders with the Maschine 2 software environment and the full Komplete Select instrument and effects library for an all-in-one music production powerhouse. As a result, producers who want a hands-on, hardware-driven workflow gain a system that covers the complete production process — from beat programming and sound design through sampling, sequencing, mixing, and live performance — without reaching for a mouse or keyboard. The 16 large, RGB backlit pads deliver expressive, velocity-sensitive performance with polyphonic aftertouch for nuanced finger drumming and melodic playing, while the dual high-resolution displays provide clear visual feedback for sound browsing, sample slicing, plugin editing, and pattern creation directly from the hardware. In addition, nine touch-sensitive rotary encoders and an innovative Smart Strip give producers tactile control over every parameter, and the built-in 24-bit/96kHz audio interface means no separate interface is required to connect microphones and instruments and monitor in high-fidelity. Komplete Select is included after registration, adding more than 8GB of production-ready content spanning drum kits, synthesizers, sampled instruments, and loops. Marshall Music South Africa stocks the Native Instruments Maschine MK3 production and performance system with Komplete Select for South African producers who want a complete, hands-on music production system at the centre of their studio.

Hands-On Production Power From the Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Production and Performance System

Whether you’re building beats from scratch, performing live sets, or producing a full track from arrangement to mix, the Native Instruments Maschine MK3 production and performance system with Komplete Select keeps your hands on the hardware and your focus on the music. The Maschine 2 software environment functions as a standalone DAW, a VST/AU plugin inside your existing DAW, a sampler, a synthesizer host, and a full-featured step sequencer — adapting to the workflow you need without requiring you to switch applications. The Smart Strip lets you strum instruments, pitch bend, and apply expressive Perform FX with a single touch-gesture, while the touch-sensitive encoders respond instantly to two-handed parameter control. However, the Maschine MK3’s most compelling quality is its integration — hardware and software communicate seamlessly so every element of the system is accessible from the pads, encoders, and displays without looking at a computer screen. Marshall Music South Africa recommends the Native Instruments Maschine MK3 production and performance system with Komplete Select to South African beatmakers, producers, and live performers who demand a professional, hardware-centred music production platform.

Tech Specs

• Pads: 16 large, multi-color RGB velocity-sensitive pads
• Displays: 2 × high-resolution full-color displays
• Encoders: 9 touch-sensitive rotary encoders
• Smart Strip: Touch-sensitive for pitch bend, strumming, and Perform FX
• Audio Interface: Built-in 24-bit/96kHz
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Software: Maschine 2 (standalone / VST2 / AU / AAX, 64-bit)
• Included Content: Komplete Select (8GB+ production-ready library, registered download)