MOTU MachFive 3 - Universal Sampler for Creative Music Production
Rediscover the power of sampling with MOTU MachFive 3, the digital audio editing software that positions itself as the ultimate universal sampler for creative music production. Designed from the ground up, MachFive 3 offers cutting-edge virtual instrument technology, combining powerful synthesis, sampling, looping, and effects tools in a unified and user-friendly workflow. Whether you're a producer, composer, or sound designer, this instrument provides you with the tools you need to sculpt, transform, and bring your sonic ideas to life with unprecedented quality and flexibility.
At the heart of MachFive 3 lies a massive 45GB sound library, distributed across seven DVDs, ranging from meticulously sampled acoustic instruments, such as concert pianos and drums, to synthetic textures and production-ready loops. But this is just the starting point. Its true power lies in its ability to manipulate audio in extraordinary ways, thanks to its advanced time-stretching, pitch-shifting, and granular synthesis technology licensed by the prestigious IRCAM institute. This allows for independent alteration of tempo and pitch with exceptional audio quality.
Main Features
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Massive Sound Library: Includes a 45GB collection of advanced multi-sample sounds, loops, phrases, and instruments, ready to use in any music project.
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Advanced Synthesis Engines: Integrates 11 sound engines and a modular synthesis architecture that open up a universe of possibilities for sound design, from granular synthesis to traditional sample playback.
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Universal Compatibility: Load and play libraries directly from the leading hardware and software formats on the market, including Kontakt, Giga, EXS24, HALion, Akai, Roland and more, without the need for conversion.
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Powerful Effects Engine: It has 47 real-time effects, including a high-quality convolution reverb, which can be applied at any level of the sound structure.
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Complete Internal Mixer: Offers a graphic mixer with faders, effects inserts and unlimited channels, allowing complex mixing and routing directly within the instrument.
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Scripting Engine: An advanced scripting engine with unlimited layers allows you to create ultra-realistic multi-sample instruments with dynamic behaviors and complex articulations.
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Intuitive User Interface: Despite its depth, it features a unified design and a clear interface that makes it easy to access instruments, loops, synthesis, and effects from a single window.
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Flexible Operation: It can function as a plugin in the most popular formats (AAX, VST, AU) within your favorite DAW or as a standalone application for live performances or sound design.
Benefits for the Music Producer
MachFive 3 is designed to optimize your workflow and unleash your creativity. By consolidating all your sample libraries into a single instrument, it simplifies sound management and lets you quickly find the perfect texture. Deep editing capabilities, along with advanced synthesis engines and IRCAM technology, give you the power to transform any sound into something entirely new, taking your productions to a higher level of originality and professionalism. Its streaming disk engine conserves RAM and speeds up load times, ensuring smooth performance even in the most demanding projects.
Use Cases
This powerful sampler is ideal for a wide variety of applications. Film score composers can take advantage of its realistic orchestral instruments and its ability to create complex soundscapes. Electronic music producers will find an arsenal of tools for sound design, loop manipulation, and the creation of unique synthesizers. For live musicians, its standalone mode offers a stable, low-latency virtual instrument rig. Furthermore, its universal compatibility makes it the perfect tool for any studio working with multiple sample library formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plugin formats does MachFive 3 support?
MachFive 3 is compatible with AAX, VST, and Audio Units (AU) formats, ensuring integration with most digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and more.
Do I need additional hardware to use it?
Yes, MachFive 3 requires an iLok USB authorization key (version 1 or 2) to function, which must be purchased separately.
Can I use my Kontakt or EXS24 libraries?
Yes, one of the great advantages of MachFive 3 is its ability to directly read, without conversion, the most popular third-party sampler formats, including Kontakt (up to version 4.0), GigaSampler, EXS24, HALion, among others.
Does it work as a standalone application?
Yes, in addition to functioning as a plugin, MachFive 3 can be run as a standalone application, ideal for live performances or sound design without needing to open a DAW.
What is the size of the included sound library?
The included sound library is 45GB in size and comes on 7 DVDs, offering a wide range of instruments and loops.
Project description
MOTU MachFive 3 is a virtual instrument and universal sampler software. It includes a 45GB sound library and operates as a plugin in AAX, VST, and AU formats, or as a standalone application. It features 11 synthesis engines, 47 real-time effects, and a built-in multi-channel mixer. It offers IRCAM time-stretching and pitch-shifting technology. It is natively compatible with third-party sampler formats such as Kontakt, Giga, EXS24, and HALion. It has an advanced scripting engine and supports stereo, quad, 5.1, and 7.1 audio channels. An iLok USB key is required for authorization.
