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Re: Maschine 3.4 Update: The New Modulation Editor is Here
Amazing! Hoping Copy/Cut/Paste modulation comes soon too.
 D-One
D-One            
                Re: MX2 Q&A on Discord . Only Live . Today 28-10-2025 at 4pm CET
I liked this Q and A more then the others we had on the forum. It was refreshing to see his live reaction and not just some generic text. Thumbs up from me.
My rough notes:
Notes from Native  Discord Q and A with the dude who designed Traktor mx2 and mx4
Lots of stuff where he said "We want that" but please guys don't hype yourself up! It's always happens with ya' lot. Want one dude in NI wants does not mean they have the ressources to do all of it.
- Why USB C now when you hated the idea on the x1 / z1? B cuz you move the x1 often around when setting, mx2 is more stationary.
- Batch stems: Nah, map the keyboard.
- Realtime stems: Looking into it, but they are still waiting for better audio from iZotope
- color cues: We sometimes have hackatons and would be cool
- More streaming integration: they are working on it
- Retina: they are refactoring the legacy code
- Better library management: will be the focus for the next years.
- Motorized jogs: Expensive (Both hardware and software)
- D2 mk2: Did not sell that well, but highly liked by a few people. Just like z2. They are refreshing the most sold items.
- Algoriddim Djay will probably add mx2 support.
- Traktor Play is the same codebase, only the serial key is what features will be locked / unlocked.
- OneLibrary: "Hot topic, I'm very happy to see this is finally happening" - "final stages of beta setting. I can't give an exact timeframe"
- Screens on mx4? "Maybe yes"
- Mobile version of traktor like Traktor DJ 2: Duck no, brother.
- HID integration: working on CDJ 3000x. We want more hardware to be plug 'n play.
- Browser improvement might lead to 3rd party stem integration.
- Favorite drink: Negroni
- Highlight of ADE: Interviewing Richie Hawtin
Maschine 3.4 Update: The New Modulation Editor is Here
We're excited to announce the release of Maschine 3.4, a free update that delivers a completely modernized modulation and automation editor.
This has been one of the most requested updates, and we're thrilled to get it into your hands. We’ve rebuilt the entire modulation system from the ground up to be smoother, more powerful, and far more creative, moving from the classic "stair-case" steps to a new linear-point workflow.
What's New in Maschine 3.4
- Modernized Modulation Editor The editor has been rebuilt on a new technical foundation for a smoother, high-DPI visual experience.
- New Linear Point Workflow This is the new default. Maschine now creates smooth, linear transitions between any two modulation points, allowing you to create predictable ramps and sweeps with ease.
- NEW: Curve Editing This is a huge new creative tool. You can now create smooth, curved slopes by simply holding Alt (Option on macOS) + dragging any line segment. This is perfect for filter sweeps, synth swells, and dynamic, expressive modulation.
- Optimized Hardware Automation Recording Your hardware performances are now captured as clean, optimized linear points. This means no more cluttered lanes with micro-steps, just the smooth performance you played, ready to be edited.
- Improved Editing Tools- Pencil Tool: Freely draw complex modulation shapes. Turn on the grid to draw quantized, stepped automation, just like the classic workflow.
- Advanced Selection: Use the Marquee Tool to select groups of points at once , or use Shift-Click to select multiple individual points, even if they aren't next to each other.
 
- Smarter Workflow & Visuals- Modulation in the Arranger: You can see a preview of your modulation directly on clips in the Arranger view, letting you see modulation in context.
- New Visuals: The editor has a refreshed design, a new background grid, and helpful tooltips that show you the precise value of a point when you hover over it.
- New Zoom Shortcut: Use Cmd + Scroll (macOS) or Ctrl + Scroll (Windows) for quick horizontal zooming in the editor.
 
NEW: Play Series & Effects for Maschine+ should also be available very soon.
This update also brings massive new power to standalone. A selection of Play Series instruments (like Empire Breaks, 24K Keys) and studio effects (like Solid Bus Comp, Replika) are now compatible with Maschine+. Details coming soon
Learn How to Use It
This update changes the way modulation works, so we've put together a full "How to Use" guide to get you up to speed quickly.
Check out the full "How to Use the New Modulation Editor" guide here
How to use the Modulation Editor in Maschine 3.4
We can't wait to see what you create with these new tools.
Thanks for your feedback, and happy beat-making!
There will be a live Q&A on our Discord Server on November 11th 5:00 pm CET, more info here:
Maschine+ 2.1.0 Update: Play Series and new Effects Unlocked
Get ready to expand your standalone sound palette! We're excited to release Maschine+ 2.1.0, a new update that brings the Kontakt 8 engine and some of our most popular desktop instruments and effects to your standalone hardware for the first time.
This update unlocks a whole new range of sounds, from rich keys and drums to studio-grade effects, all running natively on your M+.
What's New in Maschine+ 2.1.0
- Play Series Instruments A selection of our fan-favorite Play Series instruments is now compatible with Maschine+ standalone. This includes:- 24K Keys
- 24K Drums
- Discoteca Keys
- Discoteca Drums
- Duets
- Empire Breaks
- Feel It
 
- New Studio Effects We've also ported a huge collection of effects to M+, giving you powerful new mixing and sound-shaping tools without needing a computer. Highlights include:- Replika
- Driver
- Solid Bus Comp
- Solid EQ
- Transient Master
- Supercharger & Supercharger GT
 
Learn How to Use It
The Play Series and new effects have some important considerations that we have detailed in a "How to Use" guide to get you up to speed quickly.
Check out the "How to Use the Play Series & new effects on Maschine+" guide here.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Important: High-Speed SD Card (Required) ⚠️⚠️⚠️
The Play Series instruments are built on Kontakt, which uses Direct-from-Disk (DFD) streaming. This means the audio is streamed directly from the SD card in real-time.
To optimise the loading time and avoid audio dropouts, glitches, or performance issues, a high-speed SD card is required. The SD card included with your Maschine+ will not be fast enough.
Recommended SD Card Specs: UHS-I, U3, Native I, Class 10, V30, A1. UHS-II or UHS-III cards will also work, but they will not provide any additional performance benefit.
We're incredibly excited to bring these new sounds to your standalone setup.
Happy beat-making, computer-free!
 Jeremy_NI
Jeremy_NI            
                Re: The Future of Traktor
Just leaving this here, as a reminder, to how awesome traktor team once was.
 Stevan
Stevan            
                Re: KK3: Let's talk about Preset Edit and View improvements
I think I found a fix for this bug this evening. I'll need to hand the fix over to the KK team for proper testing and eventually releasing to beta though, so you'll probably have to wait at least a few more weeks… But I think it's on track now.
Re: KK3: Let's talk about Preset Edit and View improvements
Thanks all for the additional info, I was finally able to reproduce it and have logged it as bug KBDSW-8098 and escalated with the team. What's most peculiar is that if you manually change the 'Brand' to 'Native Instruments' then it works. 
Re: OneLibrary | Soon™️ official export from Traktor And Djay to modern Pioneer standalones.
If this is of interest to anyone:
Synchronizing different libraries is now FREE in the basic version of Lexicon! You no longer need a €9 subscription!
Only those who want to edit their own libraries in Lexicon need a subscription.
I use it myself with all DJ programs, and it works almost perfectly now.
Re: Q&A: MX2 and beyond
Here are my questions about the new MX2:
- Will there be more hardware besides the already announced MX4?
- Why doesn't it have motorized jog wheels anymore? It seems as if they'll be missing from the MX4 as well.
- Did you abandon the latest technology for your jog wheels because you hoped it would make the controller easier to use for other DJ applications, e.g., Serato, djay Pro, or even Rekordbox? Virtual DJ seems to be a surefire success anyway.
- Why are you suddenly cutting back so much on the labels for the controls if you don't have mini OLED screens, or why are you now abandoning the screen approach, like with the X1 MK3? The visibility of the controls in dark environments doesn't seem to have improved.
- Why are you now opting for USB-C, when with the X1 and Z1 you defended the USB-B approach, or rather argued for it when asked?
- The FX controls for the individual stems don't seem to be integrated into the pad mode, or am I mistaken?
- Is the form factor the same as the X1 and Z1 in depth, because in terms of height, they seem to be on different levels. This is difficult to understand. Why don't they pay attention to such things?
- Is the MX2 usable as a 4-channel mixer in conjunction with the Z1?
- Why does it have a power cable, and why doesn't it have a USB hub?
- Why did they break the release cycle and not release an F1 MKII, which was actually due?
- Is the crossfader just as bad as the one on the Z1 MK2? And when the line faders are closed, do they still go into the queue if you put your hand on the closed side of the crossfader?
Questions about Traktor are irrelevant for me at the moment, as it's obvious that a lot of time has been invested in Traktor Play and refactoring the old code base of TP. It would be desirable to see bug fixes released more regularly in the future, and secondarily, improvements and new features.
 Owner
Owner            
                Re: Q&A: MX2 and beyond
Firstly, I'm interested to know how or if you're going to unify basic pad modes/controller interaction
because a lot of interested new user’s would view these quick-media performant DJs with punchy transitions and thus will be expected to use the labelled pad modes/certain user inputs on said 3rd party controller but could be road blocked by the lack of/ or different workflow. Examples include a basic sampler, ¾ loop, using jog wheel to interact with loop size/cue placement.
Secondly, what are your plans to keep users who want to upgrade to intermediate hardware?
With in the Traktor’s ecosystem there’s not much expansion outside of Traktor’s own hardware (excluding the MX4)
For example Serato has access to many 3rd party hardware vendors of varying skill levels, pioalphathetaneer has an internal catalogue of beginner all the way to pro level hardware.
Virtual DJ and Djay, whilst not having official support, has advance mapping capabilities to mix and match most of what the industry has to offer with near to no compromises with intended manufacturer’s use with said hardware.
Even though decade old hardware like D2, S5, S8 & Z2 is still supported, I can’t imagine that that would go on for a sizeable amount of time.
Thirdly, for the future, how are going to continue to evolve and more importantly allow easier accessibility to the powerful performant side of Traktor with remix deck, stem deck, maschine and the mapping system’s direct control of nearly every parameter.
These features set Traktor apart from the competition but are equally tedious to set up.
For example remix decks and populating cells, stems not having batch conversion and mapping GUI & options being very limited for the amount of complexity needed to fully map a controller in this day and age.
Lastly, Specific to the MX2 and maybe MX4, with the flux loop pad mode when I mapped fluxloop as pads I found that when holding down multiple pads and letting go of one completely disengaged flux loop entirely. This from aperformant side, I find counter-intuitive due to easily turning off flux loop. So with the new controllers having flux loop as a mode,has this been remedied?
 Toltemic
Toltemic            
                




