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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 3.01] 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
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…
Is it normal to be forced to buy the bundle for a software update?
Hello everyone, I own a Maschine+ and would like to upgrade the Maschine 3 software for €29, but the only available option is to purchase the upgrade as a bundle, which includes the Maschine Central sample pack for €69. I contacted support to ask if it was possible to update only the Maschine 3 software without the sample…
pin groups on maschine mikro mk3
On maschine mikro MK2 it was pssible to pin groups. So it was possible to push selected groups with one hand like on a mk3 controller. How can i do this on maschin mikro mk3?
Maschine Mikro Mk3 Problem
hi, I bought Maschine Mikro Mk3 but I cant use it. I cant find Maschine Software 2 in NAtiva Access. What can i do?
Maschine plus
My machine plus freezes on the initial screen when starting. So I can't do a factory reset. The reset can't be started even when connected to a computer. As a standalone hardware, it can't be started at all and only loads. Please advise
Maschine 3.0.1 gets stuck and doesn't start
I just updated to the latest software update of Maschine 3.0.1, however I cannot start it after the update. It gets stuck in plugin scan. There is no scan option in Task manager anymore which was there previously. It was there to end task scan in task manager if the scan gets stuck but not anymore? Can NI fix the bug asap…
no audio
with mikro mk3 I load a pattern from "groups" you can't hear anything while with all the other instruments you can hear everything
Komplete Kontrol and Maschine Integration
Hello, Everyone! Nice to meet you all. This is my first post. Pardon any ignorance and I appreciate any feedback. I have limited integration between KK and Maschine only when Maschine is standalone. In Ableton it doesn't recognize it at all. Is this part of the "test features" you're allowed to experience in Maschine? I'm…
Preview midi notes don't work when moving the notes with "alt" key...
I suppose this is a bug…when I move a note in the piano roll using the mouse I can hear the notes being played (which is a great new feature in Maschine 3, thnkx guys..) but…if I move the note using the "ALT" and arrows…the note does not play… New bug to be added to the list of corrections :)
Is Maschine software 3 a game changer or not much of an upgrade?
I just ordered a Maschine mk3 which will probably be Maschine 2 software. I am a committed Komplete user on a new Mac and don't want to install several versions of Maschine. Do I start with version 2 or demand version 3?
Maschine sw is not included in Komplete 15
Native Instruments SUCKS! I just spent over $542.04 to upgrade to KOMPLETE 15 COLLECTORS EDITION and NI didn't include this (Maschine 3 software)? Never ever going to purchase from you in the future. I have spent nearly $5,000 with you folks and I'm a hobbyist producer, not something easy to do. In several years, you will…

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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