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Native Instruments MASCHINE is a groove-box style controller and groove-production software package for Mac OS X and Windows. The hardware interface features USB 2.0 and MIDI I/O connections, 16 touch-sensitive illuminated pads, endless rotary encoders, back-lit buttons and 2 large high-resolution displays. MASCHINE delivers groove-box style sequencing, audio manipulation and production with all the benefits of computer software. The software is stocked with a 5GB sample library that includes drum kits, synth sounds, loops and more. The touch sensitive pads make it easy to sequence drum patterns, base lines, loops, etc. An external keyboard controller may be connected via the MIDI I/O connections on the rear. Two large high-resolution displays, intuitive sample search engine and a host of controls provide all the features necessary to program and sequence grooves, without having to manipulate the software itself. With Native Instruments MASCHINE; DJs, producers, musicians and enthus