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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…

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I want to know if I am getting scam.
I have been contacted by this email account and wanted to make sure it not a scam.
Hi There , I want to transfer a licence
I own a Maschine MK3 from my dear friend died a year ago … I cant use it because the licence transfer . I dont have any invoice and no way to make this transfer … Any help fo that ? Thanks !
Error loading sounds, instruments from Maschine 2 Factory Library
Hey, I'm posting here, since I cannot seem to find a way to contact support. I've purchased a second hand Maschine MK3. I got a new serial number for "Maschine 2 Essentials Application for S-SERIES Keyboards". I downloaded it via Native Access, but after starting it, it didn't contain any instruments, sounds, etc. So I…
Why is Monark Sound not saved
Hello, I have a problem with Maschine+ and I hope you can help me. When I save a project and play the bass via Monark plus automation, when I reload the project the selected sound in Monark plus the automation is no longer selected. I hear some standard sound. Do I have to set anything when saving so that it saves the…
FreqlnOut with Maschine?
Has anyone tried the Freqport FreqlnOut with Maschine?
Machine 2 Software
I can't seem to find the original version of Machine 2. I need it to install it on PC. Any help
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…
bought new iMac 24" m4 chip, nothing is connecting, everything is crashing
did a old iMac to new iMac transfer applications only now programs are crashing on start up and won't open e.g… cubase, logic. Maschine mk3 won't connect, receives power but doesn't turn on for the program my iloks and installers are up to date, everything is haywire, help currently I just want to get Maschine connected,…
I need to get my Maschine mk3 dinamo to work I need help PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
I have a maschine MK3 Dinamo and I'm trying to connect it to mywindows 11 laptop but I can't get any sound or get it to work does anyone have any suggestions? Please I'm stuck and i very frustrated please help??? (email/phone removed by mod)
Why are most of my VSTs failing to load?
I recently upgraded to Maschine 3 from Maschine 2. All of my VSTs were working fine on Maschine 2, and continued to once I bought Maschine 3. They did not work on Maschine 3, however. I tried deleting Maschine 2 to see if they would start loading on Maschine 3, but they still won't load. Most of them pop up in the search…
maschine mikro m3 not working no mattter what i do
i want to use maschine mikro 3 , every time i plug it into my macbook it flashes for one second and then nothing. It doesnnt come up with anything . I have maschine 2 installed. im using mac os 10.13 high sierra . I have used 4 different usbs and all of them have the same result.It doesnt recognise the hardware in maschine…
Vignettes absentes Missing thumbnails
Dans toutes les catégories plus de vignettes pourquoi? In all categories I no longer have any thumbnails, why?
No NI instruments can be loaded in machine 3 (Mac Sequoia)
Q: Translation inserted by Moderator (translation by DeepL) No NI instruments can be loaded in machine 3 (Mac Sequoia) - as of 26.3.2025 In machine 2 it works perfectly - what is the reason? is there an update for mac Sequioa? Community Code of Conduct - Please read before posting :Quote : Our community is currently only…
List of third-party VST plugins with Maschine 3
Hello, If you have any third-party VST plugins that do not work properly with Maschine 3, please specify them here.
Cant access old account to transfer license
Hey, I have a Maschine Mikro from a few years ago and am trying to register it to my current account. The problem is that it is registered to my old email and native instruments account which I don't have access to anymore. It seems I have to transfer the license but I can't do that when I can't get into my account at all.…
License transfer
I recently bought a used mk3 from guitar center. I was told I could get the license transferred but on the NI support it want go any further than letting me upload my receipt and serial number.
CPU rising after hour or so, to 70-90% and start crakling. Mashine+ standalone
Hello. I was planned to bring Maschine+ on stage, and before that decided to make some tests, how it runs in long term scenario. So i created a small project, without any musical purpose, just some tracks with kontakt and massive instruments, and raum instances playing in loop. CPU meter shows 35-40% and everything sounds…
Is there a way to break the sync of Maschine VST plug-in inside DAW?
Hi all, I've been digging through the documentation and forum posts but haven’t found a definitive answer regarding decoupling the sync between the Maschine VST and my DAW. I’m hoping someone here can confirm if this is possible—or if I’m just not searching correctly. What I'm Looking To Do: Independent Playback: Play…
Ableton Live 12 Template for MK3
Anyone knows when they do realese the controlling template for Live 12?
Is anyone else having problem with VST sizes in Maschine 3 on Windows?
I'm having issues with my VSTs opening, but not being the complete GUI. I've had partial GUI and no way of resizing.

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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