MK1 or Maschine Mikro mk2?
Hello DJS, i’m new in this maschine’s world. i want to buy the maschine mikro for 460$.. but i have found a MK1 (first generation) for 420$ used in a studio almost new.. what do you advise me to buy?
MK1 the only difference between the two is the flashing lights and the changeable face plates.
[quote=“MYE, post:2, topic:52006, username:MYE”]
MK1 the only difference between the two is the flashing lights and the changeable face plates.
[/quote] You advise me to buy a new Maschine Mikro or the Maschine MK1 ALMOST used…? Sorry but i completly new in this subject!
I would get the MK1, especially if you don’t need flashing lights. The full maschine is better enough to outweigh colored lights in my opinion. Not to mention it would be cheaper for you
it’s up to you, but as mye says there isn’t much of a functional difference between the mk1 and 2 besides prettier lights, the ability to get a stock white one, and changeable faceplates. it also supposedly has slightly more accurate pads, but the mk1 pads are still awesome (i’ve tried an mk2 briefly and to be honest i didn’t notice a difference). i have an mk1 and would get that if i were you, but i don’t care enough about the differences and i would rather spend less money. the choice is yours.
[quote=“dfinch805, post:4, topic:52006, username:dfinch805”]
I would get the MK1, especially if you don’t need flashing lights. The full maschine is better enough to outweigh colored lights in my opinion. Not to mention it would be cheaper for you
[/quote] Ah okay… I would have the Maschine for start to work in my house only now.. But
the touch of the keys is improved or solely change the lights of Keys?
[quote=“squidot, post:5, topic:52006, username:squidot”]
it’s up to you, but as mye says there isn’t much of a functional difference between the mk1 and 2 besides prettier lights, the ability to get a stock white one, and changeable faceplates. it also supposedly has slightly more accurate pads, but the mk1 pads are still awesome (i’ve tried an mk2 briefly and to be honest i didn’t notice a difference). i have an mk1 and would get that if i were you, but i don’t care enough about the differences and i would rather spend less money. the choice is yours.
[/quote] Okay Okay.. I would know if the pads OF MK2 are more more reactives and precises than MK1… Thank you Man.
[quote=“squidot, post:5, topic:52006, username:squidot”]
it’s up to you, but as mye says there isn’t much of a functional difference between the mk1 and 2 besides prettier lights, the ability to get a stock white one, and changeable faceplates. it also supposedly has slightly more accurate pads, but the mk1 pads are still awesome (i’ve tried an mk2 briefly and to be honest i didn’t notice a difference). i have an mk1 and would get that if i were you, but i don’t care enough about the differences and i would rather spend less money. the choice is yours.
[/quote] But if i Buy the Used MK1, the Maschine CD can install in Pc though already is used? There is a registration code to download it? Ii think that if there is a code i can’t use the software because already is used
it depends, you will have to double check that they are going to sell the whole package with the software. ni will let the software install on 2 machines before you hit the cap. the seller will have to remove the registration from their name in order for you to be able to re-register everything. i would ask for proof on this before buying.
[quote=“squidot, post:9, topic:52006, username:squidot”]
it depends, you will have to double check that they are going to sell the whole package with the software. ni will let the software install on 2 machines before you hit the cap. the seller will have to remove the registration from their name in order for you to be able to re-register everything. i would ask for proof on this before buying.
[/quote] Ah… Okay.. Thank you very much Man..
I would go for the Mikro Mk2, but that’s just me. It all depends on you are willing to give up…New nice lights, newer controller…or…More control over software from hardware. Plus with the new one you have no worries on activating, on he used one you’re going to depend on the seller.
But this Lights are so importants??
But this New lights are so importants???
They can be useful for grouping and things. But the pads have the same reactivity and precision from MK1 to MK2.
Whether or not the new lights are important is a matter of opinion. Personally, I don’t think they are very important but some people disagree.
I don’t think so dude. Mk1 mikro have different pads than Maschine MK1. MK2 have slightly better feeling pads and response I believe. But definitely an improvement. Plus you can change faceplate and choose between black or white to begin with.
[QUOTE=Dj_4-$hure;573921]I don’t think so dude. Mk1 mikro have different pads than Maschine MK1. MK2 have slightly better feeling pads and response I believe. But definitely an improvement. Plus you can change faceplate and choose between black or white to begin with.[/QUOT For me the only thing that matters is that the machine works perfectly. Enough. I found an offer of a $ 530 MK1 new… what do you think? It’s a good offers?
[quote=“Dj_4-$hure, post:15, topic:52006, username:Dj_4-hure”]
I don’t think so dude. Mk1 mikro have different pads than Maschine MK1. MK2 have slightly better feeling pads and response I believe. But definitely an improvement. Plus you can change faceplate and choose between black or white to begin with.
[/quote] To me the only thing that matters is that the machine works perfectly. Enough. I found an offer of a $ 530 MK1. what do you think?
Seems expensive, but maybe in Italy the prices differ.
I’d go with the MK2. I like the idea of the different colored buttons and I could probably justify the 40$ for it.
Unless of course the Mk1 you’re talking about is the full machine, in which case the knobs and screens of that will be much more useful.
Do you want more control, or do you mind looking at the screen, when needed?
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