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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

Audio Output Unresponsive in Machine 2
Hello, I am new here and own a Maschine Mikro. I don't own an audio interface, so I try to use ASIO4ALL. However, when I set it up and play audio on Maschine 2, the speakers don't work even though they normally do. Help is appreciated!
How long for NI customer support to respond?
I submitted a ticket to customer support a week ago and haven't heard back so far. I waited until a week past, as that's about the longest amount of time that I'd still consider to be within reason for a big company like NI. For you folks, how long does it usually take you to hear back?
I can't activate my Maschine Studio Hardware
I wanted to make this quetstion because I bought a Maschine Studio and an audio interface in Chile for my son, I did it on marketplace by facebook and I received it with its license. The problem is that the license is already used by another owner and I'm not allowed to use it on my son's computer. Here is the voucher of…
Missing plugins - already tried reinstalling (Maschine)
After the most recent Maschine update, I had issues with a bug, where I was unable to drag and drop duplicate loop selections. As soon as that bug was patched, my original issue was resolved but now all my plugins are missing. I have followed trouble shooting prompts, such as uninstalling and reinstalling the plugins, and…
Afterouch and MPE control of NI Synths on Maschine.
Hi all, Sorry for the naive question. I am about to buy a Machine Mk3 and a Microfreak to travel with me when I work away so I can make music on the go and also as the core of my live system. The Microfreak touch surface supports aftertouch, I'm aware the pads on Machine don't. If I am using the micro freak as a midi…
Maschine MK3 not recognising external midi devices
I'm trying to use a couple of external midi devices (Roland J6 and S1) and it is not recognising them in the "Source" menu. I have selected each of them to sync to midi and have set Maschine to receive clock and have connected the midi out of the external hardware to the midi in of the Maschine. I'm still pretty new to…
Maschine 2.18 is it fixed or are we still using the 2.17## version
Once I upgraded to 2.18 Maschine doesn't work.. doesn't open… nada I went to the down grade link but it says come back later I have a work order into NI any ideas or info on this?
Maschine 2 Library issues
Hello, I currently purchased Komplete Kontrol and Expansion packs. Everything worked. Yesterday I purchased 8DIO and decided to move my NA Library to a SSD drive I just purchased… I moved the library to that drive I changed the Contect location and re-directed all to that location. I opened up Machine 2 and it can't locate…
Does NI have support tickets? I need Help
I have a real problem. I moved my Maschine library to an external drive, and it can't locate plugins, expansion packs, or everything but 4 packs with Maschine. I scoured the internet all the support docs without a solution. Can someone please help me or give me a way to contact NI support to solve my problem. Thank You
M+ & Jam combo: Step Sequencer isn't looping over 16-bar.. playhead just goes on indefinitely.
Hey all, like the titles suggest… when using the step sequencer, or the record mode on the Maschine Plus, instead of just recording what I play on the pads or enter-in the step sequencer (either in the Maschine Plus or the Maschine Jam), and then repeating what I've played as soon as the bar finishes, I.E looping over that…
Loud hum and noise when using Machine mk3 and Traktor pro
hey guys, I just purchased the Machine MK3 and connected it to my rig and the noise is horrendous. I have tried every combination possible to isolate the issue. This is what I have found. My setup: Traktor scratch audio6 sound card Machine MK3 Urei1620LE mixer Crown Macrotech 3600 Bss Blu100 DSP Furman power distribution…
Hey, how come my Expansions have unauthorized(?) themselves on the M+?
I've been travelling a lot recently, so haven't been using the M+ much over the last couple of months or so, but had a couple of quick jams with my own samples in the last couple of days and been oblivious to the Expansions, so had no idea they were missing. Well, just decided to audition some kits for inspiration then…
open/export sound from maschine kit (Monark, Massive..), to play it directly from Reaktor
Hi, in some maschine kits there are Monark or Massive sounds, it is possible to open/export them as presets and play them directly in Reaktor with Monark or Massive? Thanks.
Back to start / Move Playhead
I hate that I even have to ask this... How do I simply rewind on the Maschine+? I just bought this thing and I feel like some things shouldnt have to be figured out. I have used all the encoders yet I have a pattern stuck halfway in a measure. I've watched the tutorials and read the manual. And whyyyyy is there not a "back…
Can I get my serial number from device ID?
I have my device ID but can't see my serial number
Can I sample straight into Maschine+ when in controller mode?
I am trying to figure out a good workflow with my Maschine+ and DAW (FL studio). I like to use the Maschine+ mainly to record audio straight in (from my PC or phone) and chop up samples easy and fast. But I also like to build my beats in FL studio. I also want to use Maschine+ as my main interface. When in controller mode…
Reset to factory preset
Hi I have a Machine MK3. And I have been struggling with the midi note recording. It seems that I have to go to Groups, input and select drumkid to record the whole path into my daw. I have also tried to set it to C3, and set it to midi mode, witch doesn't work. Further I tried to find af way to reset to factory preset,…
Finally got my Machine Mikro MK2 going but no audio
After reinstalling ASIO and checking my computer outputs and devices I get what looks to be working Machine 2 software but no sound. I have been here many times before in the past but is usually because I do not have ASIO installed. Windows 11, i5 32GB RAM.
Maschine 2 does not start. what is the problem?
Maschine 2 does not start. what is the problem?
Greetings, I have a problem with a machine.
Since I have acquired a second-hand machine but the person who sold it to me had not used it for a long time and told me that I did not have the software or the account but that by pressing shift control everything would go to functional, I bought the machine from him but the problem is that it does not It works for me…

New questions

Setup Loop Range from the hardware
Hey is it possible? Say I'm working on a clip, is selected, and would love to set the loop range to its length from the hardware. Thanks!
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…
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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