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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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Lifehack for Maschine plus . SSD
Couldn't write in my previous topic. Inserted a 2 terabyte nvme filled with content into the adapter, a huge difference in the speed of listening to samples sd card - nvme is felt. Also soldered the SSD connector, inserted a 128 gigabyte card. The LED is on but the disk is not detected. That's it, I calmed down, nvme will…
MASCHINE sw not shown in NA
Hi there! I’ve bought a 2nd hand MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 cca 2 weeks ago. HW registered via TrID. 3 instruments installed fine, exept the Maschine sw and Library. They are not shown in Native Access. I think mine is not the first issue with them. How can i fix that problem? Thanks..
Has anyone had problems with the resolution of vst plugins inside Maschine?
Q: Translation inserted by Moderator (translation by DeepL) Good morning community, I'm writing because some time ago after updating the Maschine software, the plugins are no longer displayed correctly in their windows (something like a bug in their resolution). That is, as such they operate correctly but, for example,…
Maschine 3.0 missing all sounds?
Just downloaded Maschine 3.0 however missing all sounds? the drum kits? reinstalled still nothing.however I see everything in Maschine 2. Any thoughts
Logic drum kit
dice: Can I use mascine mk3 Mirko to control drum kit il Logic and play the sound kit of logic?
Maschine 3 too dark
Hello, I had no choice but to migrate to Maschine 3 (macOS Sequoia is not compatible with version 2). I have a problem with this new completely black interface. I can't work for more than 20 minutes without having sore eyes (the contrast is too marked between the black background and the white of the text). When I look up…
Channel 1 midi channel Audio coming through in ableton when routed to a channel.
hopefully the description explains it. I am trying to set up a template to route all maschine channels to seperste tracks in ableton. Everything looks routed properly but i continue to have the maschine midi plugin track passing through audio as well as a seperate track which has channel 1 routed to it? Is there a reason…
How to gain access to Maschine 2 Library under MK3?
How do I register or activate Machine 2 Library alongside Maschine Central on the MK3? I have installed it but have no access, also I can't find the registration codes on my product page. I would like to buy that please.
Maschine Mikro Mk3 Error message in Panel
Hey guys , I just bought the maschine Mikro Mk3 and I'm having problems because it's saying that it's not connecting to the control panel machine control panel I tried to plug it in all my different computer USBS still didn't work it works fine with the machine 3 software. What I'm really trying but I'm really trying to do…
Maschine MK3 3.0 - No Sound with Third-Party Plugins (Addictive Drums 2, Arturia, etc.
Hi, I’m currently working with a Maschine MK3 running version 3.0. The standalone Maschine software seems to be working fine, but I’m facing an issue when trying to load any third-party plugins. Specifically, when I load plugins like Addictive Drums 2 (AD2), no sound is produced. I’ve noticed the same issue with other…
Purchased Maschine MK3 4 days ago, receive 2 days ago But it does not have latest Maschine version
I recently bought a brand new Maschine MK3, and I'm a bit confused. The software that came with it is version 2.18.4, but I was expecting version 3.0 to be installed. I also tried contacting NI Support through their AI chat, and it said, "Let me connect you to a specialist," but I never heard back. I tried to email…
macOS reinstall after Machine 3
Dear all On my Mac with sequoia the following worked perfectly until I installed machine three: Maschine two software, Maschine Mark three hardware, komplete S61 mk2 hardware. After installing the maschine 3 software , the s61 did not work properly in the machine two software, as well as in the maschine 3 software. I then…
machine plus change account
Hello, I've bought a 2nd hand machine plus. Now I want to connect it to my account, as it still seems to be connected to the former. I don't know how to get the QR Code you see when you start machine plus for the very first time. I need it connected to my account now , as I have all my extensions in there . How can one do…
None of my old projects from Maschine 2 are in Maschine 3
I recently just updated maschine 2.18 to maschine 3 and when I tried to load up my old projects nothing appeared I’m using a windows 11 with a maschine mk3 could get back to me as soon as you can thank you
Products do not show in native access
Hello! I'm looking for some help with my new Maschine MK 3. I just received my new gear in the mail yesterday and I cannot see any product that should come with it to download in Native Access, nor the Maschine software. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling Native Access, re-entering the serial number, restarting/updating…
How to register purchased Mikro if it's aready registered to another account?
I tried to find online support form, and it's totally impossible - the same help pages rotate again and again…
Maschine 3 software does not run
So recently bought a Maschine3 software, was using 2nd one from the box with my maschine mikro mk3, and I found out that I just can’t run the software as standalone, which is really disappointing, not only I have to pay for update but it’s doesn’t work, it stuck on a plugin scan screen and doesn’t go further scanning a…
Selecting all sections of a scene at once (Maschine+ / Jam/Maschine Software)
Hi Guys, another question from the newbie: I started browsing the projects that came with maschine (Maschine+ / Jam/Maschine Software) and play them. All sections are selected and play from start to finish. But as soon as i hit a pad selecting one section, it keeps looping this section, i cannot for the live of me find the…
Loading of Mashine 3 software blocked!
I run a Windows 10 pro, Snapdragon X plus, 16 gigas of ram, and everything including Native Access is up to date. When I go to click install it will run calculate space and then it will say installing and a bar witlh l bounce back and forth for ever and have no change. I can't find installer, Please help Alex 😫😪
MK3 (Sweetwater, brand new) Serial error
Hello, my brand new, purchased from Sweetwater MK3 is refusing to activate and is giving me the dreaded error while trying to activate serial message. How can I solve this/how long of a wait for support to assist? (I have put in a ticket)

New questions

Upgraded to Maschine 3 - extreme CPU memory consumption issues
Recently upgraded to Maschine 3 after years of stability on v2. Setup below. Basically when I go to a session I had no issues with previously, it is maxing out CPU, slowing down, crackling, etc. No exaggeration, no issues to can't play through. Even upgraded RAM to try and solve, didn't work. Mostly happens when running…
Keyboard mode - first sample sometimes placed on E key instead of C
I'm using a Kontrol keyboard along with Maschine Studio. Randomly when I chop some samples, assign to a group, then trigger one sample on the keyboard (because I want to hear it in different pitches vs pad mode), the E key triggers it instead of the C (aka the sound was mapped to E instead of C). It's not a big deal, as…

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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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