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Share your no. 1 Maschine tips
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…

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About your ideas for Maschine 3
Hi everyone, With the launch of Maschine 3.0.0 this Wednesday, I wanted to take a moment to highlight that many of the new features came directly from your input in the Ideas section of our community, which we introduced at the end of 2023. Huge thanks to everyone who joined in on the discussions, cast votes, and shared…

Recent discussions

Just received Maschine+, but...
Hi! Been watching ton of Maschine+ content while awaiting delivery of the unit, so I'm familiar with the look. I was expecting to see the word Maschine followed by the "+" in red/orange. But on my unit, it is printed as Maschine '+' n and all in the same colour. Tried searching online but haven't found any info. Any ideas?…
How to avoid VST Scan on Maschine SW?
Is there a way to bypass Maschine software from scanning vst folders every time it opens? Takes forever to open when you have a ton of different vsts. Would like to be able to run an initial scan and then just run a manual scan anytime you make a change.
Why does Maschine 2 software always ask to save changes?
If I open a project or group then immediately remove it or close Maschine I get the dialogue box saying its detected changes and asks if I want to save them when nothing has been changed. It's only started doing this after reinstalling all my NI software on a new computer.
Trying to get Kontakt7 to work in Machine 2
Hi I'm new to this set up and I purchased a maschine plus and Kontakt7. I can get Kontakt7 running in stand alone mode but as soon as I install it as a plug in into maschine 2 it doesn't produce the correct sound.. just a sort of buzzing frequency. Kontakt7 will no longer run correctly on stand alone mode either.. After I…
Can't drag&drop sounds in a group
Re Maschine 2 v2.16.1 On this page of the NI documentation In the Moving Sounds section it says I can move/rearrange sounds in a group by: Click and hold the desired Sound slot(s) in the Sound List or in the Pad view. While holding the mouse button, drag your mouse toward the desired location in the Sound List or in the…
Plugin License Error - Make it Go Away !
This comes up every time I start Maschine. How do I skip it permanently? This does not appear on any other NI software (Kontakt, Komplete, etc). I do not use H-Delay on this device, but I also do not use several other Waves plugins that do not produce this error in Maschine or elsewhere! I have already tried all 3 options…
How to fix this? - Maschine Plugins missing
I have only just began to use maschine and I started making a certain track on my computer at school. Unfortunately, I no longer go there and I took the project home to complete, but these plugins are missing. Does anyone know what they are and how to get them on NI? Thanks!
Maschine + [as plug in] crashing Ableton Live 12. Unusable. Anyone else? Thank you.
as another user posted here with Maschine crashing Logic Pro, I got the same problem here with my Ableton Live 12, config is; Mac book Pro m3 max 48 gb ram Sonoma 14.5 problems started first with switching between groups / group button , and I thought first it could be a energy overload due to the backlights etc. . tried 4…
Virtual Midi ports for maschine studio
When using any software outside of maschine, I cannot get maschine studios virtual ports to show and i'm in a sticky situation for production. I've gone through both a windows recent win 11 latest update and a macbook pro running 14.4.1 and I cannot get this to work at all. Current firmare on the maschine studio is 3.3.
Installing expansions on maschine + from usb/pc
I was wondering whether or not it was possible to download and install expansions from expansions previously downloaded on my pc via native access ? If not, it would be an interesting feature in case of no internet !
Confused, Komplete Collection 14 does not include MASCHINE 2 FACTORY?
I purchased a Maschine Mikro, registered and the only new install was MASCHINE 2 "Essentials" … so I poked around and it looks like MASCHINE 2 Factory is a separate upgrade $99. I didn't expect to have to pay again for what I thought was in KOMPLETE Collector … am I missing something? Cheers, Rob.
Traktor and Maschine MK3 sync
both need still some updates to make it work how it should. yes you can sync both static on one Master Tempo. But there is much more possible ! Traktor, when LINK on also Auto Master should be work, that Maschine can follow it. and also if I change the tempo on the fly on a set from 128 to 122 I want Maschine follow,…
How to set up the many Drum "Instruments" for finger-playing on the pads
I love how the Expansions have Groups that are predefined as immediately playable drum kits in Maschine using Pad Mode. I'm disappointed in all the other drum-kit "instruments" that I have invested in (eg: Abbey Road series) that do not work this way. I'm looking for the most efficient, fiddle-proof workflow to leverage…
New Maschine + in Traktor 4 video?!
The plus is white, and there is a new NI logo next to it as well on the side! 😄
Mikro Mk2 can out-sample Mikro Mk3 : Bring Back Maschine’s Signature Manual Sampling Mode
Okay, im sure youve seen my shortcut idea posts. I was looking for official notes on the Maschine 2.18.3 update, but found no literature. But, in order of priority, can we get the signature manual sampling back on the mikro? There should be no reason my mk2 can out sample the mk3. This is maschine’s bread and butter.…
SHIFT + * = Favorite Sound - Mirko Mk.3 / Does this work for you?
Hey, I just started using the mikro mk3. I watched all of the tutorials and read the owners manual. I wanted to favorite a sound (for the first time) today, but the “SHIFT + *” shortcut didnt work for me. Is anyone else running into this issue? The button works, it sends me to favorites list, but the SHIFT command isn't…
Maschine plus bug and big probleme
I buy Maschine plus and after 2 years and two month dont work she has a big bug i cant use anymore In Standalone ! and Native said i must paid for this big problem ! For one Maschine cost over 1000 it’s crazy ! i must put this Maschine In thé Garbage after two years it’s just unbeliviebeld ! I am so uhappy about that ! be…
Maschine Mk3 [as plug in] crashing Logic Pro 11. Unusable. Please help. Thank you.
Updated all possible that I know of. It seems to happen when I touch a pad after a few minutes of use. Otherwise, my pro rig is bullet proof. Almost ended a first time writing session yesterday with a known artist in with me from another country. Can you imagine? I'm looking for other options unfortunately. Thanks for any…
Use Maschine VST to sample live Guitar in Ableton
Hi, I've got a workflow that I like for live and recording using Maschine instances in Ableton. One thing I would love to do though is live sample my guitar in the Maschine VST version so I can actually chop them live as well. Is there a way to do this? I load an instance of Maschine in Ableton then I have the option to…
Maschine 2.18 VST3 unable to load embedded Maschine Project in Cubase
Using the Maschine 2.18.0 and 2.18.1 VST3, Cubase does not load the Maschine Project embedded with the plugin if it was created with Maschine 2.15.2 or older. The embedded Maschine Project loads fine when using the Maschine 2.16.1 VST3 plugin. Project is loaded with the Maschine 2.18.1 VST3 plugin, if the Cubase project…

New questions

Maschine Plus sound crackling without cpu spike or bad audios
Hi, i using maschine plus in standalone mode (without computer) for playing live. my workflow for playing live is this: some groups runs as loops (pre-produced) and some of i played live. to end the songs i push the stop button. In following, my problem: in some songs there is a crackle after i push the stop button and i…
Auto Sampling Mode
Greetings, on my Maschine Mk3 (software 3.0.1) whenever I select the auto sampling mode, the start button becomes disabled. It stays on for all other modes, but not for "Auto". The input source does not seem to matter as it remains off for internal or external. I can clearly see and hear input sound (an external synth…
Maschine + , missing network feat
so i think my Maschine + is faulty i dont see the network feat nor the reset on it
Can't record midi into logic from mk3
I've followed all guides and how to's but i just can't get it to work…
Maschine Software freezes when i try to export sounds
My Maschine Software freezes/crashes when i try to export sounds from Playbox, via Drag & Drop AND via Drop Down menu on Both, Maschine 2. AND 3.! There was a discussion on this board from October 2024, with at least 3 people having the same issue, which provided NO answeres and was already closed!! So … any suggestions…
Issues with Maschine 2 Plug-In and Maschine Mikro MK3 in Logic Pro
Hi there, I'm experiencing an issue with the Maschine 2 Plug-In in Logic Pro and the Maschine Mikro MK3, which I haven't been able to resolve yet. In my project, I've set up a bussing system to route each pad to a separate track (similar to the tutorial I watched - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e9kAilOzOU&t=1s).…
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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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: 2) Get the original SD-card from Maschine+ and insert it into the SD-card slot…
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
Maschine Software won't show up after Hardware registration
Hello, I bought Maschine MIKRO MK3 and registered the hardware in NA. The instructions says that the software serial should show up in NA after registration of the hardware and I've refreshed NA several times now. So far only Massive, Monark and Prism show up but the MASCHINE software not. How can I resolve this issue?

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