Native Instruments Maschine - 2

Can be found at retailers like Guitar Center or Musicians Friend for roughly $120 to $400 depending on condition.

Multi-core support improves CPU performance, allowing for higher instrument and effect counts with faster load times. Native Instruments Maschine 2

Real-time sampling and editing with eight-point interpolation and the ability to instantly map sliced grooves across pads. Can be found at retailers like Guitar Center

Owners of older hardware can still use the Maschine 2 software, which maintains support for VST3 and Apple Silicon. Native Instruments Maschine 2

16 ultra-sensitive, velocity-responsive pads with RGB backlighting that can be color-coded for groups, sounds, or scenes.

A visual strip for internal and third-party VST/AU plug-ins, making effects chains easier to manage and reorder. Hardware Highlights (Maschine MKII)