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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…
NIPatcher - Tool to modify Maschine (MacOS)
Hello! I'll try to keep this as short as possible: (KK video for now, will add a Maschine one later) NIPatcher is a tool to modify Maschine app and plugins to add functionality to hardware or improve annoyances of the GUI interface. The goal is to have an easy way for users to apply mods/hacks that have been shared on the…
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

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…
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…
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…
can´t save my projekt within maschine 3.0
Hi. I have a problem. My project can no longer be saved. I saved in the meantime and changed a few small things at the end and am now done with the project, but it can no longer be saved. Error Project could not be saved. Does anyone have an idea.
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…
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 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+ compatible audio interfaces thread
This thread should include what community members have personally tested - it does not mean that NI "officially" supports the USB product as "Maschine+ compatible"... it just means that WE got something working...or not. From what I've personally tested, the following are working with bi-directional, multi-channel audio:…
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…
Maschine MK3 Midi Script for Ableton as a Control Surface Not Working
Hello, I installed the Maschine MK3 midi scripts from Native Instruments for use with Ableton 12. It shows up as an option for a Control Surface in Ableton, but nothing happens to my Maschine MK3 hardware. It has not automatically configured as a control surface as the instructions state. Any tips?
Maschine 3.0 General Discussion
Hi, Many want improvement on the new maschine 3.0.. of course stems which have been done already and nothing ground breaking will be the big push alone with .mp3 support which is over a decade old.. also better arrangement which is over 5 plus years old.. another not popular feature which I'm sure has not been addressed is…
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…
Using Komplete Kontrol Software with Maschine MK3 hardware
Hi everybody, Hope everyone is doing well, I got a little question can I use the KK software with Maschine MK3 hardware? Actually the Komplete Kontrol MK2 and Maschine MK3 got the same interface with two screen and the same controller (button etc…). Maybe I missed something with Maschine 3.0, but I always got that…
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)
Big Audio Mute and Lock Funktion Issue
I have a big problem with the Maschine 2 software, which is a real hindrance when playing live. I have turned off the “Audio Mute” on all tracks of my project so that sounds do not stop suddenly when muted. If I now perform with the Maschine and use the Lock (Parameter Lock) function and then release it, the Maschine…
New Maschine Plus Updates
Hello NI? I just purchased a new Maschine Plus. So tell me it was a good or bad idea. I heard some new hardware was coming out.
my expansions just work as instrument and loops on one Pad, not as group or drum kits
Hi, there should be all samples for drum kits and so on from my expansions (for example Butch Vig Drum Kit) in "ALL GROUPS" but it is not. So i just can load a loop on one pad, not a kit with drum samples on 16 pads. Furthermore there is no button "+PATTERNS" downside left in the software, Where is this button in the…

New questions

Maschine and Midi Guitar 2 / Or maybe other software
Hello all, MacOs - Maschine MK3. I added Midi Guitar 2 as a VST Plugin in Maschine. It's not working. If im using Midi Guitar 2 as standalone, im able to play sounds with my guitar, adjust sounds and different other changes of settings. As a VST Plug in Maschine there is no way to get that vst working. I wasn't able to get…
Is there any way to disable making clips?
I've been having a problem for the last hour. I got my Maschine Mikro MK3 yesterday, so im really new to this. Every time I try to change the drums in my pattern, a clip gets created. I Don't know how to fix this. I can't do anything right now in my pattern.
Korg NanoKontrol 2
Hello Is the new KorgNanoKontrol2 compatible with the maschine 3 Software? Does anybody have experience with this device? Greetings Christoph
S49 MK3 inside Maschine 3
Any news on on the S49 MK3 Browse, automation, mixer view, undo, quantize, previous, next, and 4D encoder working in Maschine 2 or 3 ??
Maschine 3.01 hosted in Logic Pro 11.11: Can not see instrument windows
Hi I have following problem. I'm using Maschine 3.01 as a plugin in Logic Pro 11.11. Sequoia 15.2. My problem is that I can not see instrument windows/plugin windows of Maschine. For example: if I load Guitar Rig 7 or Alicia Keys inside Maschine 3, I get no plugin window, no matter what I do. Clicking the plugin under the…
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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