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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

Can I control the playback tempo of Maschine + with a trigger?
I'm interested in purchasing Maschine + for live performance. I want to kick loops off the click, being able to sneak them in to a live band situation. The idea being to tap in the tempo the band is already at with a foot switch, then trigger the loop. Or even to modulate tempo and have the loops modulate with me. I know…
Akai MPC 3 Software Desktop Version Coming Soon ! Public Beta in May 2025
Akai MPC 3.0 Desktop Software Coming Soon ;) Public Beta in May 2025
Maschine 3 Timeline Arranger use ?
Hello, good day. I've been having a problem with the Maschine 3 software and I'm not sure how to fix it. I'm in the Arranger timeline, and it turns out the clips only play from the beginning or if I hit restart. I'm also having trouble pressing play, then pausing and pressing play again. It still doesn't work. I have to…
Command/CTRL + Up/down to Zoom in??
Hi there I've been using Maschine SW and HW for years but with the new update Maschine 3 still upset about how SW is developted… My feeling is Native Instrument SW never take feedback from other sw like Ableton…and "Zoom In" is a point. Why not allow users to Zoom in/out like Ableton using Mouse+CTRL ? Who use CTRL+Up/DOWN…
[v1.6.1] MASCHINE PLUS/MK3/MIKRO MK3 Ableton Live 11+ & 12.1+ MIDI Remote Script
MASCHINE PLUS, MK3 & MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 total integration with Ableton Live 11+ & 12.1+ (Windows & Mac OS) Introduction: This Control Surface/MIDI Remote Script, providing total integration for Ableton Live 11, 12.1 and up, was exclusively built for MASCHINE MIKRO MK3, back in March 2021, but compatibility and same…
Start Maschine plus always in controller mode
Hi everyone! ¿Is there a way to start (turn on), the Maschine plus always in controller mode? Every time I turn on Maschine plus it starts as stand-alone mode, and I have to go to settings and restart Maschine in controller mode. So, usually I use Maschine with my computer as a controller so I would love if there's a way…
M+ 1.6.1 Any new effect on empty group - no possibility to change parameters with knobs
Hello, Dear Maschine heads and @Jeremy_NI can you check this: Newest Maschine+ and newly added effect If I load Bite, Flair, Dirt on empty group (without sound) there is no possibility to change parameters with encoders. Maschine seems responsive but effects control are no. This is bug wich was reporter by my friend from…
Maschine 3 User Chord Templates for Maschine Studio User
Hi out there, can anyone please share some Templates or Projects with user chords? I know the Maschine Studio is able to play but not to create. Anyone with a Maschine Mk3 Controller should be able to create it. Thanks for your support and happy easter days… Kind regards Jack
iPad sampling
I have a iPad with a USB-c connection, and want to sample directly into maschine plus stand alone. have tried various cable connections, but they sound is either too quiet or poor quality. I think I might need same sort of powered connection. Anyone got any recommendations? The more portable the better. Thanks In advance
Maschine 3 tooltips?
Howdy, No tooltips or hints? can't find them anywhere. Brave Search AI says no, but I'm just wanting to confirm that to be true. Thanks.
Hardware Freeze - NIHostIntegrationAgent Service
This topic was brought up earlier this month (link below) and nobody responded. Piggybacking off that post and adding more Tags for visibility. Hardware freezes are a recurring theme. NIHostIntegrationAgent service stops running - hardware freezes Windows 11 Maschine 3.1.1 (but problem also existed in version 2x, 3, 3.1)…
Loading plugins in Maschine3 fails
Dear all, since I updated to Maschine3 software I am not able to load a plugin like Raum into a project. I always get the failure message Error /Volumes/build/jenkins-build/a8d262-0/sources/libs/nilibs/gp/src/Common/Init_GP.cpp:55 I have already reinstalled Raum via NI Access, but nothing has changed. Has someone an idea?…
Load new third-party plugins Maschine 3
Hi guys, can I upload new third party plugins to Maschine 3 or can I only upload plugins that are in my Ni account?
Komplete Kontrol S61 mk2 + Maschine Plus integration
I want to know if its possible to toggle the "sampling" window so that it get visualized on the Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 keyboard while working standalone with Maschine Plus. I love the integration between Komplete Kontrol S61 mk2 and Maschine Plus and having those 4 screen (2 on each device) does help a lot managining…
Maschine+ 1.6.1 An unexpected error occurred
hey. Well after loooong wait happy to see update is finally here but looks like I cannot install it at all.. Retry doesn’t work, restart too, full switch off procedure too. 😢
Maschine plus latency with audio over usb part.2
update using v1.6.1.24 / fw v0.1.9 at 4410 I'm getting aprox 12ms at 8820 I'm getting aprox 6ms Methodology: Maschine+ connected to RME babyface orig. via usb Babyface connected to Fireface UFX via ADAT Digitak connected to Fireface UFX via analouge input Output recorded from usb of UFX at 44.1 & 64 buffer and then…
Maschine + not getting midi note input from Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk2 after 1.6.1 update
Hi, I use my maschine + standalone and i hook up the Komplete Kontrol S61 mk2 for that seamless integration workflow. Screens on the MK2 work perfectly in tandem with maschine + and everything would have seem to be normal if its not for the fact that now it doesn't recognize the actual keyboard notes. Upon triggering I get…
bought a returned MK3 Mikro from Amazon - ni support only transferred maschine 2 software
They wrote it's a used unit and they won't give me machine 3 software. Guess I have to send it back…
maschine3 out to maschine2 in
this may interest someone who has both versions of Maschine 2&3 software basically you can "PLAY" the patterns on maschine 3… send the midi-out and on the maschine 2 instance receive via midi-in without "play"(sitting idle) and load another kit which will be triggered by all the midi on maschine 3 set your midi-outs &…
Maschine 2 and Maschine 3
Hello friends. I'm almost always using only the software in a DAW. I'd like to update to Maschine 3. Is there a way to update to Maschine 3 and keep a legacy version of Maschine 2 to use with my MK2? Cheers, Jim

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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