I feel like Ableton encourages you to take more care to load up/create exactly what instrument you want vs Maschine/Komplete where you can go crazy quickly loading up presets. Also the ability to load a stock Ableton instrument and do sound design using the controller is pretty cool. The ability to use is as a multi-octave keyboard replacement with its in key modes etc is great. There are some things that can be done without looking at the laptop but I don't think its optimal. The Push 2 on the other hand seems better to be though of as extension of the Ableton UI, not a replacement. Some down sides to consider with Maschine is that for melodic parts you may want to supplement the MS controller with some other keyboard and that for arranging, putting in automation curves etc and ultimately finishing a track you will have an easier time in a proper DAW like Ableton. Also that you can see the piano roll/sequencer notes on the screens itself. When you combine it with Komplete it really is awesome how you can quickly browse for any type of instrument/sound your heart desires. You can come up with ideas very rapidly and IMO the sample/chop/resample workflow is quicker. The Maschine Studio is far more instantly gratifying, you can use it in standalone mode, sit with it on your couch and forget about the laptop.
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