Native Instruments Maschine Features:

Combines intuitive sequencer, sampler, and over 20 high-quality effects with realtime control and flexible routing into an inspiring Groove Production Studio
Dedicated controller with 16 high-quality pads, 41 buttons, and 11 rotary encoders for playing, recording, sequencing, automation, and arrangement
Fast workflow with pattern-based arrangement and smooth hardware, software, and host environment integration
Features step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and auto-mapping for intuitive jamming
Over 5GB of inspiring, studio-quality sounds with over 10,000 samples and hundreds of patterns perfectly suited for electronic, urban, and indietronic genres
Extensive MIDI-mapping capabilities to control other hardware and software
Easy-to-use browser with tagging of kits, instruments, samples, and effects
Intuitive automation recording and step automation editing
Sampling from external and internal sources with threshold detection
Works as a plug-in for any software sequencer supporting VST, AU, or RTAS