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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…

Recent discussions

Maschine 3 stand alone sound cracks and graphic stutters, while as a VST in a DAW all is fine!?
I recently bought a Maschine MK3, it came with the Maschine 3 software. If Maschine 3 runs as a Windows app, I have frequent sound crackles (yes, I tuned the ASIO buffer) and also the graphics is not smooth, the playhead moves stuttery and dragging an instrument windows is also stuttery. There obviously is something wrong,…
How to download Maschine software; I purchased it on Komplete 9 but not showing in Native Access
Hello, I recently purchased the Maschine MK3 (not Mikro) hardware for use with Maschine software. I purchased Komplete 9 on CD-ROM disc. I no longer have a CD Rom player on my current unit. I would like to download the Mascine software for use with the Maschine MK3 hardware. I cannot find a place to download this software…
Have an MK3 and thought it came with free software
Hi everyone! I was gifted an MK3 about a year or two ago, and I’m just now getting around to setting it up. I was under the impression that it came with Komplete Now software, but since I only have the hardware, I’m a bit confused about what software I need to download. Could someone clarify what’s included and how to get…
Mackie mcu template question
I'm trying to edit the mcu template a little bit for when I'm using maschine as a plugin in studio one. I have the mackie template and host transport control setup and running as expected. I was able to remap the erase button on maschine by changing it to an mcu button and the value to 95. Now it controls record in my daw…
Maschine 3 bundle Demo mode
gm bros I recently bought maschine mk3 second hand and the owner transferred HW licence to my acct. I then received Maschine 2 to that acct, which is how I suppose it should work. I then went and bought Maschine 3 bundle as it was showing that it was the "best option" for me. It also looked pretty logical to me: I now have…
Missing Maschine 2 sofware in native access
I recently bought Maschine Mk3 2nd hand, the seller transferred me the license however I am not seeing Maschine 2 or 3 in my native access. I did receive "massive for maschine, monark for maschine and rektor for maschine". Any help would be appreciated. Contacted Support but no responds so far.
Maschine 2 software missing in Native access
Hello, after the register of the maschine mikro mk3 hardware, the maschine 2 software doesn't appear in Native access. I can't use the product. Could you help me please ?
Machine 3 stops on VST scan
Having issues where when I try to Load the Maschine 3 application it starts to load looking or searching for VST‘s and other instruments, but then suddenly stops on Autoformer with both Maschine & Komplere Kontrol applications anyone else having this issue????
All the startups seem to jump over configuration to USB audio
I get no sound. I see the notes playing in Maschine 3 Ver 3.0.1 and the MK3 is responding but I cannot find the correct configuration to send out audio. My other devices work fine. I have a Solid State Logic SSL2+, and a Wave XLR for my microphone,a Yahama Sonogenic SHS 500-RD keyboard. Can someone point me to a…
How do you turn this thing off in Controller mode
When in controller mode, if I close the Maschine software or disconnect the USB the Maschine Plus stays on with the screens dimly lit. This thing will live plugged into my computer, so Id prefer to not have the screen on 24/7 and burn them out. But I can't figure out how to shut it off in controller mode. I guess I could…
Renaming items in Maschine Studio w/Maschine 3.0 software.
Is there a way to name items (tracks/patterns) or save projects in Maschine Studio that doesn't require usage of the software?
Monark Prehear Sounds Do Not Work (Maschine 3)
I am having a problem with Monark Prehear Sounds. There isn't any sound at all. When you load the sounds to a pad, initially they don't work but with some experimentation they work again. I have tried to delete the database file to reinitialize the database and still Monark sounds will not play PreHear sounds. Also when…
Can a hardware compressor be connected to Maschine 3?
Can a hardware compressor be connected to Maschine 3?
How can you download sounds on to the Maschine MK3 and how can open the Maschine MK3 DAW
Hello I bought my Maschine MK3 two months ago at first had trouble connecting the hardware to my computer but I found a way to download the hardware to my computer now my dilemma is how do I start creating music because i cannot open the Maschine D.A.W. or even download sounds or even the Maschine register hardware serial…
Plug-in Scan
it makes absolutely no sense that my plugins have been scanning for 45 minutes! This new update sucks! Going back to 2.0!!!
CPU Spikes and Cracklings
hello everyone, I have a huge problem with Maschine 3 and Maschine 2. I recently got a new pc Geekom A8, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 48 GB Ram, AMD Radeon 780M, Universal Audio Volt 276 and I have crackling and CPU spikes goes up and down. I tried it with low cpu plugins as well as with CPU heavy plugins. I updated everything…
Why Can I No Longer Open Maschine DAW?
Hello all, I have been using the Maschine DAW for about 10 years now, but ever since my last PC upgrade I have not been able to open my Maschine software or access any of my saved files… I have two harddrives with all of my software backed up, and I have my login information and serial numbers from NI to reinstall, but on…
Is there a reason 'Maschine Central' doesn't qualify for voucher usage?
I have the £49 voucher that was given after the Sample Modelling hiccup. Decided to use it for 'Central', but it won't allow me to do so. Contacting support via chat gets me locked in an infinite loop with the bot, that insists the product is not vaid. However, i still can't see from the exclusions why this product is a no…
Maschine 2 Software isn't Downloading
i have been trying to download everything to use my Maschine mk3 and i downloaded native access and installed and updated everything i could and put in the serial number but Maschine 2 isn't showing up and i need some help figuring this out
Register Machine Plus
Q: Translation inserted by Moderator (translationby DeepL) I have been trying to register Maschine Plus for 2 weeks. Nothing works. I'm logged in to WLan, account and everything appears, but the machine won't log in. Who can help with a TIP? Community Code of Conduct - Please read before posting :Quote : Our community is…

New questions

My Reaktor 6 VST3 plugin is not found in Maschine 3. how do i get it back?
Hello. My Reaktor 6 is only AU on Machine 3 and Komplete Kontrol software, it is fine elsewhere. It has Reaktor 6 FX as VST3 (not AU). The problem is none of my Reaktor plugins working Maschine 3 or Komplete Kontrol. I have reinstalled Reaktor and rescanned my plugins in Maschine 3. To no avail. Can anyone help pls….?
Is there a fix for "unexpected error occured" installing expansions on the plus?
I see the error posted on here many times, but no particular fix. I've only managed to get one single expansion installed with dozens of attempts. While it fails during the download occasionally, most of the time download reaches 100%, then it tries to install for 5 mins, then the error message comes up Yes, I've tried…

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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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