New MASCHINE Expansion provides the powerful, rhythmically sophisticated
sound of experimental electronic music.
Berlin, September 19, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced HEXAGON
HIGHWAY – a new MASCHINE Expansion combining up-front, expressive drums
and percussion with advanced multi-effect kits. The expansion is aimed
at producers creating music that lives between the lines of established
genres, with a strong focus on beat making. The expansion was created in
collaboration with Twisted Tools, the team behind NI’s randomizing drum
sampler POLYPLEX. HEXAGON HIGHWAY runs in the latest MASCHINE software
on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available
exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is
also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.
HEXAGON HIGHWAY was designed for producers who have a passion for
musical experimentation. A collection of expertly designed drum and
percussion sounds provide a foundation necessary for adventurous,
contemporary electronic music. The expansion also features custom
Multi-Effect kits that make advanced sound manipulation intuitive and
easy. Once a Multi-Effect kit is loaded, producers can cycle through a
host of detailed parameter automations in real time, providing instant
rhythmic and sonic variation during live performances and fresh
inspiration in the studio. A new set of presets for NI’s acclaimed
MASSIVE and MONARK synths deliver a dose of heavy bass accompaniment
that perfectly complements the high-impact drums included in the expansion.
A compact version of HEXAGON HIGHWAY is also available as an iMASCHINE
Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to
MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.
Pricing and availability
HEXAGON HIGHWAY is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € /
£44 / ¥ 6,280 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.
The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for
$0.99 / 0,99 € / £0.79 / ¥ 120 / AU$ 1.29.
Further product information and press material
Additional information
on HEXAGON HIGHWAY is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/hexagonhighway
