Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Black B-Stock

The clear user interface of the Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 is divided into sections for control, editing, performance, groups, transport, and the pads themselves: There are 16 dynamic, backlit pads with aftertouch, which can be used to play both rhythms and melodies. The row of buttons above the pads can be used to determine whether to trigger all sounds in a group, different notes of a single sound, or certain chords, as well as to create and edit events using the step sequencer mode. The browser, arranger, mixer, and sample editor can be accessed in the control section, while the edit section is used to adjust the volume, tempo, swing, and groups.

Native Instruments is a Berlin-based company, founded in 1996, which specialises in products for computer-assisted music production. The company develops a wide variety of products: software solutions such as Komplete, which hosts a huge range of virtual instruments that emulate both acoustic and electronic instruments in hi-fi quality, and Reaktor, which lets you create your own virtual instruments – through to hardware products such as beat-making and DJ controllers. Native Instruments' goal is to inspire and encourage musicians with its innovative products. To this end, more than 500 people are employed at the company's headquarters in Berlin and at other locations including Los Angeles, Toronto, Tokyo, London, Paris, and Shenzhen. Since 2023, the manufacturers Plugin Alliance, iZotope, and Brainworx have also been part of Native Instruments.