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Maschinerists, how do you use your gear? We've been sharing our own Maschine tips and tricks lately, but we all have different workflows and we want to hear from you. Whether it's the tried-and-true way to fatten up your drums or the best way to use modulation, share the hot tips for Maschine and Maschine+ you can't live…
User templates for external MIDI instruments for Maschine and Maschine Plus
I'm looking at using my Maschine+ as part of my Live Rig. Mostly to perform Midi Out to External Instruments. I found the MIDIPresetsForExternalDevices.zip berried and was following this video: The problem is that the collection of presets does not have the following configurations for System 1, Arturia MicroFreak, Korg…
Probability and conditional triggers plugin for Maschine 2
I've created a VST/AU plugin called Chance Machine that allows me to set per-step probability and conditional trigger rules for patterns in Maschine. I thought I'd share this here as it might be useful to other Maschine users. It's only available for MacOS, though. It's a great way to add a bit of variation to patterns,…
Maschine+ Power Bank guide
Hi. Power bank info is scattered around a lot so consolidating all info in one thread might help new M+ users. I'll only cover the PD Option so this guide doesn't get huge, other options are in Post #2. This is not an official NI guide, just my findings and recommendations. If there are any mistakes or suggestions let me…
Maschine - how to optimize for performance?
Hello! I'm curious about how to best optimize Maschine running on my Mac Studio. I've read in a couple different places that it's best (overall) to install plugins on your built-in SSD and install+run sample libraries from an external SSD. Is this correct for Maschine, though? Currently I have all of my plugins, sample…

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2025 Outlook: Maschine, Kontrol, and NKS Hardware Partnerships
Hi Maschine and Kontrol community! I’d like to introduce myself to the broader audience—some of you may already know me. I’m Chris, the Product Lead for Maschine, Kontrol, and NKS Hardware Partnerships. I’ve been with Native Instruments for over 10 years, but my journey with Maschine started 12 years ago as a passionate…

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New Maschine 3 software Gui
I'm not really feeling the color choice. It makes it very difficult to see at times, especially early in the day when I have tons of sunlight shinning in my window.
Short Cut Keys
Please excuse my ignorance here, but I am new to Maschine. I am not a musician so a lot of what I will be doing is programming things in via the computer. I am looking for short cut keys to navigate through a track. I understand that you can go from note to note using the arrow keys but that doesn't seem to allow to moving…
Maschine 3 and Komplete Control S49 MK2
Hi Everyone, I have Maschine hardware controller and Komplete Kontrol S49 mk 2 that integrates well with Maschine 2 software. I have deliberately not purchased S49 mk 3 because of loss of functionality. Does anyone know if Maschine 3 software still integrates properly with the older S series controllers? I've seen Maschine…
Two quick questions about Maschine 3.0 update
Hi! Quick question — is it possible to keep Maschine 2.0 software on the same computer as Maschine 3.0? And is there any hardware that’s not supported in 3.0? I use a MK3 with the Maschine Jam and Komplete A61 Nervous to jump into 3.0 after finally getting some footing in 2.0 and I don’t want to jeopardize the projects I’m…
Maschine 3 update - installation failed
I followed the different steps to give the full access to the hardrive but the installation of Maschine 3 is failed. What should I do ?
Autosampler in Maschine 3.0 - Save with Samples greyed out
Hello together, I just tried today the functionality of Auto Sampler in Maschine 3.0 and everything recorded nicely. But when I tried to Save with Samples everything is greyed out. Did I miss something? Best regards, Sedat
Is it possible to connect Maschine mk3 OR plus too Maschine plus standalone?
Is it possible to connect maschine mk3 too maschine plus standalone I’m creating a dawless setup for live performance with the Maschine plus has anyone had any experience using linked them together in this way (Either Via Link or MIDI or USB as a preference ): 2x Maschine Plus 2x Maschine Mk3 Z2 or Z1 Mixer or similar. For…
loop function doubles
Hello, My loop function isnt working properly in Maschine 3.0. When the loop ends it doubles at the beginning like the loop isnt lined up correctly. Im hoping this is bug that needs to get fixed.
Maschine3 looks pixelated
Why is so? Why no high res UI in Maschine 3.0?
[Maschine 3.01] Unable to browse my OneDrive files
I have installed the last Maschine 3 software and I dont see my OneDrive directory structure and files in the Files Browser of Maschine. Apparantly, this is an old issue known in v2.18 … Any Idea ?
How to deactivate my maschine mk2 from the previous owner?
I bought used maschine mk2 few years ago and tried to activate the hardware in order to get free maschine software but it says that it's already registered, the problem is that the previous owner is not available to get in contact with.
Why am I getting maschine error messages?
Just started getting these messages in my Maschine working with pro tools. Error massive could not be loaded. It's doing this with several of my owned software..Prism, Mouth.. I notice that Kontakt doesn't load everything anymore too. Can someone please help?
Maschine 3.0 Plugin Window GUI issues
I can't see my plugins because they appear too big, please help.
How make automation of level of master on Mk3
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MASCHINE MK3 AND SEQUOIA 15.1.1
I HAD TRIED TO START AN EMPTY TRACK AND WHEN I'M RESEARCHING FOR AN INSTRUMENT I'M FOUNDING THESE !! WHAT MUST I DO ???
maschine 3 freeze on PC scanning vst3
so updated to maschine 3 keeps scanning plugins half way and its not the vst3 because the ones that failed get scanned the second time around and pass ,, so weird but the vst2s go in with no problem .. lol and yes i gave it all permission all access to Hd
Maschine 3 and Logic Pro x
I need help with getting my pads to work with drum machine designer inside logic pro. When I use in midi mode i cannot get pads to work inside logic.
Maschine 3
Hello, Maschine 3 is stuck on " Waiting for product scan " when i start it. If i remove the external harddrive it works but no librairies, but with the ext Harddrive it stays forever on this message. Anyone had this issue??
Maschine 3.1 software update
Does anyone know what the 3.1 Maschine update involves? Thanks
Maschine mk3 - missing groups?
Hi, I just got myself a Maschine mk3. I'm looking forward to using it, but it seems that I cannot see stuff from my komplete ultimate collection like Abbey Road drum kits. This is despite that Maschine 3.0.1 has read all my stuff into the library: So, the question it what am I doing wrong? Shouldn't these present…

New questions

Maschine sound expansions for POP/Rock/Funk music
Hello community, I would like to precise that I'm a complete beginner in Maschine software and in music production in general. Considering that I'm try learning finger drumming, recently I bought a Maschine Mikro MK3 mainly for the famous quality of their Pads ignoring the fact that the system is a lot more than this. So,…
Machine with piano keyboard
Has there been any talk about native instruments releasing a standalone Machine device with a built-in piano keyboard, like the Akai MPC key 37?
Can’t seem to move groups, drag and drop, etc.
I can’t seem to move patterns in the arranger. Cant move groups up or down in arranger. Can’t even move sounds in the group view. Can’t drag and drop sounds into groups either. I’m not sure what is the issue. I also have a red icon when I try to do anything of that nature.
Maschine Mikro 3 templates have different file formats in macOS and Windows???
This is puzzling to me and I hope there's some conversion tool or something because it makes no sense to me. I had made several templates for the Mikro 3 on my Mac, for different instruments, and some just to have different colors for each page. Recently I built a PC. When I got around to install the Controller Editor app,…
Issues with Maschine 2 Plug-In and Maschine Mikro MK3 in Logic Pro
Hi there, I'm experiencing an issue with the Maschine 2 Plug-In in Logic Pro and the Maschine Mikro MK3, which I haven't been able to resolve yet. In my project, I've set up a bussing system to route each pad to a separate track (similar to the tutorial I watched - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e9kAilOzOU&t=1s).…
I bought a Maschine 3 Bundle but only got the Maschine 3 update, no Maschine Central.
We have received a few reports regarding customers receiving the Maschine 3 Update instead of the Maschine 3 Bundle Update, which includes the Maschine Central Library. If this is your case, please reach out to support and we will switch the license as soon as possible. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/n1acc

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Tips: What to do if Maschine Plus is stuck on startup screen
If when powering up the Maschine Plus, it's stuck on "Maschine + is starting" My colleagues in the development coded a little tool that could help to get Maschine+ starting correctly. 1) Please download the file "system-reset-v2.nut" from here: 2) Get the original SD-card from Maschine+ and insert it into the SD-card slot…
I bought a Maschine 3 Bundle but only got the Maschine 3 update, no Maschine Central.
We have received a few reports regarding customers receiving the Maschine 3 Update instead of the Maschine 3 Bundle Update, which includes the Maschine Central Library. If this is your case, please reach out to support and we will switch the license as soon as possible. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/n1acc
Maschine Software won't show up after Hardware registration
Hello, I bought Maschine MIKRO MK3 and registered the hardware in NA. The instructions says that the software serial should show up in NA after registration of the hardware and I've refreshed NA several times now. So far only Massive, Monark and Prism show up but the MASCHINE software not. How can I resolve this issue?

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