Maschine 3 is Native Instruments' beat-making software, standalone or plugin. The free 3.7 update adds a Euclidean sequencer, a random note generator, and note probability.
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Maschine 3 vs Twisted Electrons VBLASTBEATS
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which instrument to buy.
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VBLASTBEATS is a software version of the BlastBeats FM groovebox: an OPL3 Sound Blaster chip model with six drum tracks, four synth tracks, and a grid editor.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Maschine 3 | Twisted Electrons VBLASTBEATS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free 3.7 update for Maschine 3 owners | €39.99 (desktop); iPadOS sold separately |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, Standalone | AU, VST3, Standalone, AUv3 |
| Type | Beat-making and production software, groovebox workflow | FM groovebox plugin (software BlastBeats) |
| Update | Maschine 3.7 (23 September 2026), free for Maschine 3 owners | — |
| New sequencing | Random note generator, Euclidean sequencer with live mode, note probability (Chance) | — |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU | — |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Hardware | Works with Maschine hardware or with mouse and keyboard | — |
| Engine | — | OPL3 (YMF262) FM chip emulation |
| Voices | — | Six drum tracks, four synth tracks |
| Desktop formats | — | AU, VST3, Standalone (macOS and Windows) |
| iPadOS | — | Standalone app and AUv3 plugin |
| Price | — | €39.99 desktop |
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