Gearank

Gearank High Notes

• 2022.05: Equal Highest Rated MIDI Pad Controller
  Tied With:
  
  Ableton Push 2

• 2021.06: Equal Highest Rated MIDI Pad Controller
  Tied With:
  
  Ableton Push 2

Gearank Recommended

The Maschine MK3 first appeared on our recommended list for MIDI Pad Controllers in our April 2019 edition and it has remained on the list since.

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Specifications

• Pads: 16 Large Velocity Sensitive Backlit Pads (Linear Curve)
• Buttons: 16 x Multi Purpose buttons, 21 x Function Buttons, 8 x Solo/Mute/Transport buttons, 13 x Pad function buttons
• Knobs: 1 x Universal Multidirection Encoder Knob, 8 assignable encoder knobs with capacitive touch sensitivity
• Other: 1 x Dual Touch Smart Strip, Dual high-resolution color displays
• Analog Inputs:2 x 1/4" (line in), 1 x 1/4" (mic in)
• Analog Outputs2 x 1/4" (line out), 1 x 1/4" (headphones)
• Standalone Mode: Yes
• Power: 15V DC power supply (included) / USB bus power
• Connectivity: MIDI I/O, USB Slot, Kensington Lock Slot
• Compatibility: Mac with Mac OS X 10.5, Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10
• Software Bundle: 8GB built in sample library, 25 GB Komplete 11 Select library
• Dimensions: 12.6" x 11.85" x 1.61"
• Weight: 5.9 lbs