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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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Maschine 3.0.1: no drag and drop to reorder pads
I can't find a way to reorder pads from a group with drag and drop on Maschine 3 SW. I just tried on Maschine 2 it works as expected. I'm I missing something? Olivier
Maschine 3 MIDI Out: Random Freezes
Hi, I've created a ticket, but am wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Maschine 3 + Maschine Studio: Maschine stops sending MIDI out on port 1 at random times. I cannot reproduce. The only way to fix it is to restart the software. Restarting the hardware does not work. I'm going to switch to Port 2 and see if…
Maschine Studio Maintenance - Pads Triggering Other Pads/Pads Sticking
Hey All, I've determined that its probably time to get under the hood of this here Maschine Studio and give the ol' gal a good cleaning in an effort to resolve the aforementioned issues I'm running up against with the device. I'll be doing the work personally. The device is no longer under warranty and I'd like to learn…
Is this a bug: preset window not showing in some plugins inside of Maschine 3.0?
Hi, Is anybody else experience this issue: preset options/ window not showing up in some plugins? So far this has affected my Arturia, IK Multimedia, and Safari Pedals plugins. I've tried both VST3 and Audio Unit versions. Same problem. I'm have a 2021 MacBook Pro, with the M1 Pro chip, running on Sonoma 14.7.1. Is this a…
No visual window of insert FX in Maschine 3 software for master, group or sound
Hi, Cannot have the FX window on Maschine 3 of a Soundtoys FX such has Superplate, but only the various control pages are available. Therefore cannot use my saved templates , same problem for Replica XT or others. Never having that problem with Maschine 2, I close Maschine 3 open up 2, then Logic and Maschine closes down,…
Maschine 3.0.1 crashing on Win 11
ich benutze seid Dez. Maschine 3.0.1 bisher war es immer ok… seid einer Woche ist es immer schlimmer geworden mit dem abstürtzen des Programms beim Laden von Projekten. fazit Laptop wechsel.. gleiches problemm… kann man die Projekte von 3.0.1 irgendwie konvertieren für 2.14 oder gibt es ein update von Native? ist echt…
Komplete Kontrol plugin not available in Maschine software
Unfortunately Komplete Kontrol is not available in my Maschine software. It is not displayed under Plug Ins. A rescan of the VST or VST3 folder was unsuccessful even though the corresponding file is in the folder (see screenshot). I have already carried out updates and reinstallations. All to no avail so far! What can I…
I purchased a Maschine Studio a little over one year ago. I liked it so much I boutht another...
That is where my problem began. I purchased a Maschine Studio Bundle a little over a year ago. I liked the interface so much, I purchased a second, smaller Maschine "Groove Production package from an original owner on Ebay. I wanted a second unit to potentially perform with. The transaction is legitimate, in that I…
I hear click sound when I use Maschine 3 on Fl studio
Hi all, I just bought maschine MK3 and I want to use it on FL studio, i watched many video about that, and all of them use the maschine as a MIDI controller…, but I want to use Maschine 3 as a Plugin, everthing works as espected, but when i create a pattern inside Maschine 3, and I play it by Fl studio, so just playing the…
no stems in 3.0
I run the sampler and the stem extractor, and I get. ! marks and numbers and the corresponding sound, drum, vocal, etc. no sounds nothing any ideas
MY Maschine Studio turns on but doesnt trigger the software
MY Maschine Studio turns on but doesnt trigger the software. I'm Using Monterey OS Mac does any one have the problem? i tried everything and still stuck?i opened up a ticket and still nothing NEED SEVERE HELP?????
Maschine and Pro Tools
Q: Translation inserted by Moderator (translationby DeepL) Hello, I have problems when I want to use Maschine with Pro Tools Studio. When Maschine is on and I want to start Pro Tools I always get this error message "Request could not be completed. Reason access violation. Cannot read location 0x0000000000000000000010" Pro…
Maschine Central for M+
Hello everyone, I just wanted to say a quick thank you to NI that although Machine 3 is not yet ready for the M+, Machine Central is running on the M+. Stand-alone. I think that's great. It's an ideal addition to the repertoire of sounds that I've always missed on the M+. The nice thing is that they are not so…
Can I get Maschine mk2 software to work on my 2015 mac running 10.13.6?
Hi all, about 10 years ago i used Maschine MK1 and have recently got a used MK2. downloaded the software and when I opened it it says i need IOS 12 or later. Is there anything I can do or do I just need a newer computer?
Record MACRO knob movements in Maschine and Logic Pro ?
Hello, I have Maschine MK3. Is it possible to record the movements of the Macro knobs in Maschine2 and Logic Pro? If it is possible how to do it? Thanks. Jérôme.
Any body have a fix for this machine just is not loading in studio one 5 deleted and reinstalled
deleted maschine and reinstalled still getting the same issue anybody else have issues like this?
Triggering Maschine's scenes from external controller
Hi people, I'm trying to get a functional live performance setup. I'm using a Macbook Pro 2016 (intel) for Maschine (+ Kontrol M32) and Macbook Air 2023 (M1) for Logic and the sound card (it deals with samples, live voice mixing, personal in-ear feedback etc.). I've tried two things to trig Maschine's scenes (Logic X, with…
Komplete Kontrol does not open the plug-in interface.
When I open KK, the plug-in interface does not open. I tried to double-click the Massive X icon, and nothing. Take a look at this screenshot. What is wrong? This happens with every track of KK. Everything is up to date, KK and Massive X. any suggestions?
Any free course on how to use my Maschine MK3?
Hi all! Is there a free Maschine Course out there where I can learn how to use my Maschine MK3? Thank you for your help and Happy 2025! ROMO
Maschine+ Expansion pack with basic piano
What expansion packs contain a classic piano? Not an Electric piano, but simply anything like a normal piano.

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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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