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MASCHINE vs nanoloop

Both stand on beat making software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

MASCHINE

Paid MacWindows

Pick MASCHINE if you want a production system with sampling, arranging, instruments, effects, and DAW plug-in support. The update-only plan is for Maschine 2 users; the plan including Maschine Central costs $109 a month.

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nanoloop

Paid AndroidiPhone

Naive Tracker combines sampling, pattern sequencing and WAV export in an iOS-focused workflow. Its own-format limitation and the stated tracker feature subset matter for users seeking broader format support or different sequencing capabilities.

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The facts

	MASCHINE	nanoloop
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Android, iPhone
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Not published
Plans published	3	None
Maker	MASCHINE	Not published
Website	native-instruments.com	nanoloop.com
On beat making software	#28 of 32	#32 of 32

MASCHINE: what it does well

Includes Ideas, Arrangement, Mixer, and Sampler views
Stem separation identifies bass, drums, vocals, and other elements
Can be used as a standalone app or DAW plug-in
Mouse MIDI editing works without a controller
Activated installations can be used offline

What to know first

No free plan is listed
Download and activation require an internet connection
The update-only plan is for Maschine 2 users

nanoloop: what it does well

Records and edits imported or newly captured samples.
Patterns can switch live, loop or form a song.
Exports or resamples complete songs as WAV.
Ableton Link syncs playback with compatible apps and devices.

What to know first

Naive Tracker is available for iOS; Android is coming soon.
Naive Tracker handles only its own .nve format.
Nanoloop two is currently sold out.
Tracker features include 16-step patterns and eight samples.

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