Control every element of the MK3 with its 8 touch-sensitive knobs that do more than just affect a single parameter. Trigger menus, map plug-ins, FX and more to macros and adjust sound settings with these highly responsive and solid dials. Between the 8 instrument banks (A through H), and the solo and mute controls alone, I’ve been able to craft some seriously fun beats. Controls and Functionality: Akai MPC One x ¼” TRS line outputs, 2 x ¼” TRS line inputs, ¼” dynamic mic input, stereo headphone output, 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI out; 1 x Footswitch

Control area: The Control area allows you to control parameters and settings for each of the Plug-in slots at each Project level (Sound, Group, and Master). This area can hold settings for Groups, Sounds, Plug-ins (internal or VST/AU plug-ins), MIDI, routing. Integrated hardware / software system includes sampler, arranger, mixer, FX, and a built-in audio interface The MK3 represents a huge step up from previous Maschines, most notably with its 2 high-resolution displays and huge pads. Go beyond tweaking with eight touch sensitive knobs. Touch once to activate special contextual menus, such as tag clouds, sound settings, and FX parameters. You can also map your most frequently used FX, instruments, or plug-in parameters to macros with the touch of a button. Smart Strip For New Ways to Play

I'm not a professional music producer, but I feel anyone that's in to music can find this awesome and interesting.

TIP:The Routings section of Maschine 2 will display the default inputs and outputs available on your Audio Device. While you can change the routing, most users will be happy with the default.Pro-grade, 96 kHz / 24-bit audio interface with 2 x 1⁄4” TRS line outputs, 2 x 1⁄4” TRS line inputs, 1⁄4” dynamic mic input, stereo headphone output, 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI out; 1 x Footswitch Compatible with all major DAWs (including Ableton Live Logic Pro and FL Studio) as VST and Audio Units plug-in Taken from the MASCHINE JAM, the MK3 features the awesome smart strip, offering you a completely new way to handle the controller to manipulate and experiment with sound. The strip can act as pitch-bend and modulate wheel, adjust parameters, integrate FX such as stutter and scratch, play individual notes and even finger-strum synth chords, samples and more. The MK3 now comes equipped with a built-in, studio-grade audio interface producing high-quality 96kHz 24-bit audio via its rear-facing range of inputs. Attach your dynamic mic, patch in your synth, plug in your guitar and get recording. Arranger: This area has two views: Ideas view and Song view. Ideas view is for creating and experimenting with musical ideas free from the timeline. Song view is for organizing your musical ideas into a song on the Timeline. It’s a standalone unit (meaning it doesn’t need to connect to your computer) and is primarily designed for sample editing and MIDI sequencing.