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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…
Maschine 3.1 Update where can i find the Ableton Live Daw Integration for Maschine +?
What does it mean Added Ableton Live Daw Integration for Maschine Plus in Controller Mode? In my opinion, i can now controll Ableton Live with the Maschine Plus. am i wrong, because ican´t do it, icant find anything on the Native side to explain that. Can anybody help me?
Logic Users, you can now record midi from maschine without midi mode
it is now possible to record midi straight from the maschine plugin into logic and from the controller without midi mode Im still testing it but it’s looking good step 1 Turn on the logic and maschine virtual port in logic and maschine (standalone) Open maschine ( not multi timbral ) on a logic track In the logic track…

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What’s New in Maschine+ 1.6.1
Maschine+ 1.6.1 is here! This release focuses on stability, critical bug fixes, and compatibility improvements for Maschine 2 on Maschine+ – laying important groundwork ahead of the upcoming Maschine 3 (on Maschine+) update. For users planning to stay on Maschine 2 (on Maschine+), we’ve addressed a number of long-standing…

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Error loading sounds, instruments from Maschine 2 Factory Library
Hey, I'm posting here, since I cannot seem to find a way to contact support. I've purchased a second hand Maschine MK3. I got a new serial number for "Maschine 2 Essentials Application for S-SERIES Keyboards". I downloaded it via Native Access, but after starting it, it didn't contain any instruments, sounds, etc. So I…
Why is Monark Sound not saved
Hello, I have a problem with Maschine+ and I hope you can help me. When I save a project and play the bass via Monark plus automation, when I reload the project the selected sound in Monark plus the automation is no longer selected. I hear some standard sound. Do I have to set anything when saving so that it saves the…
FreqlnOut with Maschine?
Has anyone tried the Freqport FreqlnOut with Maschine?
Machine 2 Software
I can't seem to find the original version of Machine 2. I need it to install it on PC. Any help
bought new iMac 24" m4 chip, nothing is connecting, everything is crashing
did a old iMac to new iMac transfer applications only now programs are crashing on start up and won't open e.g… cubase, logic. Maschine mk3 won't connect, receives power but doesn't turn on for the program my iloks and installers are up to date, everything is haywire, help currently I just want to get Maschine connected,…
I need to get my Maschine mk3 dinamo to work I need help PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
I have a maschine MK3 Dinamo and I'm trying to connect it to mywindows 11 laptop but I can't get any sound or get it to work does anyone have any suggestions? Please I'm stuck and i very frustrated please help??? (email/phone removed by mod)
maschine mikro m3 not working no mattter what i do
i want to use maschine mikro 3 , every time i plug it into my macbook it flashes for one second and then nothing. It doesnnt come up with anything . I have maschine 2 installed. im using mac os 10.13 high sierra . I have used 4 different usbs and all of them have the same result.It doesnt recognise the hardware in maschine…
Vignettes absentes Missing thumbnails
Dans toutes les catégories plus de vignettes pourquoi? In all categories I no longer have any thumbnails, why?
No NI instruments can be loaded in machine 3 (Mac Sequoia)
Q: Translation inserted by Moderator (translation by DeepL) No NI instruments can be loaded in machine 3 (Mac Sequoia) - as of 26.3.2025 In machine 2 it works perfectly - what is the reason? is there an update for mac Sequioa? Community Code of Conduct - Please read before posting :Quote : Our community is currently only…
List of third-party VST plugins with Maschine 3
Hello, If you have any third-party VST plugins that do not work properly with Maschine 3, please specify them here.
Cant access old account to transfer license
Hey, I have a Maschine Mikro from a few years ago and am trying to register it to my current account. The problem is that it is registered to my old email and native instruments account which I don't have access to anymore. It seems I have to transfer the license but I can't do that when I can't get into my account at all.…
License transfer
I recently bought a used mk3 from guitar center. I was told I could get the license transferred but on the NI support it want go any further than letting me upload my receipt and serial number.
CPU rising after hour or so, to 70-90% and start crakling. Mashine+ standalone
Hello. I was planned to bring Maschine+ on stage, and before that decided to make some tests, how it runs in long term scenario. So i created a small project, without any musical purpose, just some tracks with kontakt and massive instruments, and raum instances playing in loop. CPU meter shows 35-40% and everything sounds…
Is there a way to break the sync of Maschine VST plug-in inside DAW?
Hi all, I've been digging through the documentation and forum posts but haven’t found a definitive answer regarding decoupling the sync between the Maschine VST and my DAW. I’m hoping someone here can confirm if this is possible—or if I’m just not searching correctly. What I'm Looking To Do: Independent Playback: Play…
Ableton Live 12 Template for MK3
Anyone knows when they do realese the controlling template for Live 12?
Maschine 3.0 Linked groups
When linking multible sounds that share the same group number inside Mascine 3.0 software, the software will not save it for the next time you recall the saved group. Maschine 2.0 will save your linked group numbers. Does anyone know how to fix this?
How to intergrate Maschine 3.0.1 and Cubase 14 Pro
I want to be able to integrate Maschine 3.01 with Cubase 14 but no matter how I try or how many YouTube videos I watch nothing seems to work. I've attached my settings and I can see activity on the Maschine track when I tap a pad. Is there any online instructions as to how this can be achieved. The main issue appears to be…
Setting up files
is there a process in setting up where to save sample files and should the files be saved on a external hard drive instead of the Mac hardwire?
Keyboard Mode not working on some Samples
Normally, when I trigger a group sound in Pad Mode, and then switch the keyboard in Maschine, I am able to get chromatically sequenced variances of that sample. For some reason, I have now noticed it doesn't work on all samples. Some samples within the same group work fine, others are all silent when I go to the keyboard…
Maschine : Output files cannot be written error
Output files cannot be written is the error I'm getting is the error I'm getting in maschine when I try to drag a wave file over to my session has anyone been able to solve this yet

New questions

Worn sticker/serial number replacement?
I have a Maschine Mikro Mk3 that has the sticker with the serial number/hardware ID mostly worn off. Is there a way for me to get a reprint of the sticker from NI or get the serial number through software? Lucky for me I took a photo of it that's mostly there but now it's much harder to read.
Use expressive hardware (Touché or microfreak) in the Maschine+
It would be nice to have the press sensitive pad of the microfreak or the expressive e Touché, to link it to the 8 macro nobs of the Maschine plus. Or at least, map the mod strip for one a macro. Of use the aftertouch of the drum pads.
maschine mikro mk3 - playback, patterns, waveforms
a couple of questions…. if i have multiple patterns in a group, can i play them back concurrently? Also, is there a way of seeing the waveforms of all the patterns from different groups together during playback, as in a DAW? Aaand, if i have the maschine routed into Reaper, can I play a pattern in the maschine software and…
Disable clips
In song mode I would like to right click on this clip and disable it so it doesn't play back, just like I can with patterns in ideas mode. Am I correct in thinking this facility is not available in the latest version of Maschine? Only options I've got now is to move the clip somewhere else or delete it. Or perhaps move it…

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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 : "system-reset-v2.nut" 2) Get the original SD-card from Maschine+ and insert it…
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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