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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…
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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Maschine Content Unavailable
Recently, after learning that a 2nd hard drive cannot hold all my NI content, I've started moving stuff back to my main C: drive. I changed the NI Access folder locations, reinstalled, scanned through Maschine, but it still says the content "could not be loaded". Any suggestions on how to fix this? TIA.
solution battery Maschine mk3 error
Hello, I am a Mac user with an Apple M1 chip, of all the Maschine instruments, Battery is the only one with an error when loading it from the Maschine MK3, any solution?
Maschine+ 4-D Encoder failure
My Maschine+ (which was bought new 17 months ago) has a failing 4-D Encoder. The switches for left, right, up, down, and select are working, but the twist action isn't. This is leaving me unable to change temp, swing, select plugin presets, type on the keyboard when naming projects etc. Has anyone else come across this…
Maschine Hardware
Does the decision to retire software support for these products mean the Maschine product line is being discontinued? No, in fact, this is part of NI’s longer-term commitment to Maschine. Maschine is a complex product from a technical point of view. Technologies and software evolve on a near exponential scale, while…
Get your Maschine content featured in our upcoming campaign
Submit your photos and videos for a chance to be featured in Maschine's next campaign. Hey everyone, Exciting news from the Maschine marketing team. We’re gearing up for a new campaign and want to highlight you - the talented creators who’ve been making magic with Maschine over the past 15 years. We’re looking for photos,…
Is it possible to transition from one Project song to another in Maschine MK3?
Greetings, Is it possible to transition from one project song to another that is in different projects with different tempos, but using a scene with effects and sounds to help with the smooth transition (using tempo automation) from one project song to another project song? I am looking to set this up for a live…
Maschine Audio drop out
Hi everyone, hopefully, someone will be able to assist me with my problem which is driving me nuts at the moment 😅 when I load up Maschine, and I go to select my sounds it will auto-play in the preview and when I select the sounds for example drums, I can hit the pads and it will play but when I lay the pattern down, the…
Maschine 3.0 Beta
Will there be a public beta for this software.
Maschine does not show up under Hardware in Preferences
I have a brand new Maschine + Mk3 (standalone) and an M1 Ultra Mac. It does show up in Machine Controller, at least I can select it. The cable works fine with my Polybrute (brand new from NI). It is plugged in directly to the Mac. Looking at the Controller I can't really tell if there is any feedback from making the…
Raw Voltage Update 2.0.1 Update Does Not Contain Release Notes in Native Access
I don't know if this should be posted here in Maschine…or in Native Access. Dear Mods, please move this if needed. Okay, the newest update for Raw Voltage in Native Access does not contain any release notes for 2.0.1. All that's there are the items from 2.0.0, which was back in 2018. Can we get somebody to review this and…
External synths in Maschine
Good afternoon Please could anyone help with a problem I have hearing recorded notes in Maschine from an external synth. My set up is Maschine+ connected as well to MacBook Air M1. My audio device is Behringer Uphoria umc204 hd. I have no problem playing and recording NI plugins but I’ve recently bought a Roland Gaia 2 and…
Maschine+ Suddenly No-longer Loading Library from SD
Hi, I have a Maschine Plus, it is showing up to date, no issues. When I first set it up I reset everything and inserted a 512gb SD card which I then formatted with the Maschine+. As of this week, the Maschine+ in standalone is only showing 11 items installed , no updates, and 33 items available. It also shows 414.0 GB…
Option to buy MK3 hardware only for MK2 users?
Hi, does anyone know if there will be an option to buy MK3 Hardware only for MK2 users when NI update their software to be incompatible with the MK2 Hardware? the NI chat assistant didn’t really help in asking.. Thanks!
Issues with the Live 12 Maschine scripts
This discussion was created from comments split from: [v1.6.1] MASCHINE PLUS/MK3/MIKRO MK3 Ableton Live 11+ & 12.1+ MIDI Remote Script.
MASCHINE MK 1 won't turn on
Just bought the MK1 but when I plug it in it just flashes and won't come on. I downloaded the Control Editor but still won't turn on. They guy who sold it to me still hasn't the the registration transfer yet :-( I'm own a Mac mini intel OS 13.6.7
Sampling mode detects nothing while the sound comes out of my speakers
Hello, I recently bought the maschine + and I can't get the sampling to work. It must be in the settings because I already managed to get the sampling mode to work and overnight it didn't work anymore... When I connect my phone to L1 or microphone the sound goes through maschine and the sound comes out in my speakers but…
Maschine (MK1) Installers for OS X 10.12.6 - NOT available in Native Access
Hello, The Maschine (Mk1) software and at least 1 expansion pack (True School) do not appear in Native Access. I've entered my Maschine serial #, and verified, refreshed Native Access, but it's not there. I am using OS X 10.12.6 on a 2011 iMac. All my NI software had been previously installed on my 2011 MB Pro, but sadly,…
Maschine+ Not Detected in Native Access
Hi everyone, I’m having trouble getting my Maschine+ to show up in Native Access, even though my serial number is activated. I’ve tried the following steps: Checked the USB connection Updated Native Access to the latest version Restarted both my Maschine+ and my computer Verified permissions for Native Access Despite these…
Maschine 3.0 price
What would be the price for Mascshine 3.0 and the new content
Can't figure out how to route Maschine audio through Traktor S4
I'm running Windows 10, using the Traktor S4 as my main playback device and as my audio interface. Traktor is set to WASAPI Exclusive @ 96000Hz and I can play audio to my speakers just fine out of the decks in Traktor. I have a Maschine with the USB routed into the USB hub on the Traktor, and the driver and device…

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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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