

Suffice to say there’s been talk of Native Instruments making standalone hardware that runs their instruments and effects – but we are finally here, in the second half of 2020.įirst, let’s get straight to the specs and price. But most users still remain with computer+software or hardware combinations. Akai has gotten into MPC products that allow standalone operation of their computer software – no laptop required. First leaked early in 2019, then evidently canceled, then leaked again this week – now here’s the official word on Maschine+ and what standalone NI hardware means for music-making.įor all the talk, the landscape for music gear really hasn’t changed much.
