100%. I have a mk3 that just sits in a closet, because after a month of using it, I realized how much I hated being tethered to a computer. I do most of my work off-grid in the back of my truck, with no computer and no cell service (intentionally). So the standalone is a welcome progression to the line.
I do wish it had cv though.
I emailed NI and they responded:
“Our 40W power supply will power the Maschine Plus, however it does not have the locking in feature of the included Maschine Plus power supply;
We intend to stock the locking in Maschine Plus power supply in our webstore in the coming months.
Frank @ NI”
So if you don’t mind the no locking, the above works per NI themselves. Locking one should be there soonish.
You do know that just because other people have different preferences than you, doesn’t mean it’s a “marketing net,” right?
Excellent, thanks.
Nets are often a good thing. I remember the last time i got on a trapeze without a net. Boy, was that ever a grounding experience 
touché 
I agree in regards to mental thing. It was also mentioned in one of M+ videos.
This way NI target both audiences, those who can’t stand computers and those who don’t mind.
“Dawless” is a marketing term, believe it or not.
I do not mind the different preferences by anyone. Use hardware only, modulars, use hybrid (like I do) or use just your iPhone. What ever works for you. Only music matters.
Quick question for M+ owners who already had a Maschine software licence in their NI account: do you get a second licence with the M+?
How does this work, do you end up having two Maschine software licences on your NI account after registration of the M+?
I consider giving my MK1 controller to my son and he will need a Maschine software licence to use it…
You can unregister
I checked my account and surely the license is tied with the M+.
Go ahead and transfer the license to your son. If something gets mixed up, I’ve got a spare license if your license goes away
Thanks!
Further adventures in using the M+ to record indie / bedroom pop:
I set up a template project with groups for synth drums, acoustic drums, pianos, FM, guitar, vocals, bass, and send FX (currently just reverb). For a minute I was worried about getting lost because I didn’t think you could rename groups on the hardware… but you can! Pro tip: if you’re looking for a miscellaneous setting and can’t find it anywhere, hit the “pad mode” button and it’s probably there 
On the groups that take external input (vox, bass, guitar) I set up a sound on pad 16 that does nothing except for monitor incoming audio. I run it through a sound instead of monitoring in the sampler for two reasons: 1) so I can hear the wet signal with send effects, and 2) so that I can turn monitoring on or off by muting/umuting the pad.
With this setup it’s totally seamless to switch between recording external instruments vs. playing internal sounds. The catch is that I only have 15 pads per group for audio samples, which might become an issue on more complex songs. Of course, I can always duplicate the groups, but it’s nice to have everything visible in one bank.
Overall, working with the M+ feels a lot like working with the Octatrack—it’s a powerful instrument that gives you a massive truckload of building blocks to develop your own unique workflow. I haven’t yet dug into the looper, the sampler, external MIDI sequencing, lock states, perform FX, chord mode, the list goes on…
Guys is m+ good in slave mode? I had problems with my old maschine using Windows, but m+ runs Linux so maybe it’s better now? I what to sample loops from m+ in OT so I can change projects in m+
How are the “real” drum sounds, and how are the other “real” instrument sounds (especially the keys and organs)?
Have you been using it to loop live instruments like bass and guitar?
That’s how I used an old mpc 1000 where I’d sample guitar loops and drones and bass loops and assign them to pads in a drum program to start arranging stuff.
Is that possible in maschine +?
They have some real drum sounds from the Abbey Road kits that are multisampled and sound quite good. There are not a ton of them though, I think only about 7 or 8 kits. They also have a lot of kits they call “vinyl” kits, which are real but not multisampled.
Day 2 reporting in. My theory about this box was 100% accurate. I find myself casually being able to approach it. That was half of the reason for deciding to purchase it- and that half is 100% on point.
It’s so direct to the music making. I can just easily fiddle around with it and explore- it is the most approachable piece of gear I’ve ever owned(aside from an acoustic guitar)
What expansions is everyone getting for their 2 free ones? I make dnb and hip hop so I’m probably going to get Resonant Blaze and Street Swarm. It’s a tough choice though.
Hmm, is there a way to see the master level somewhere?
Also, switching between the master, sound and group level should, IMO, be either one keypress or, say, press down plugin for a momentary menu in which to select.
Definitely fixing to get Street Swarm when I get my expansions sorted out.
The other one maybe Basement Era or that Lo-Fi Reels one(or whatever it’s called)