NI Maschine MK3 and Traktor Kontrol Z2 Connections

cupateech

Greetings, I’m looking for support/advice on the best method of connecting some equipment I have for deejaying, making beats, and sampling. I have a NI Traktor Kontrol Z2 mixer, NI Maschine MK3, an Akai MPK Mini keyboard, FocusRite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface, and I use a Dell Inspiron 15 3000 laptop.

Also, any recommendations for media, contacts, or videos that provide the best tutorials for learning how to use the different features/tricks of the Maschine MK3?

Any support offered is appreciated.

Corey

Jeremy_NI

Hey Corey!

Welcome to our forum! There was this feature on NI's blog some time ago:

https://blog.native-instruments.com/how-to-incorporate-maschine-into-your-dj-sets/

It should be fairly easy to sync the Traktor and Maschine's software using Link:

How to Sync TRAKTOR and MASCHINE Using Ableton Link

You can then use the audio outputs of the MK3 and plug them into the Z2 line inputs. Hopefully other users will share their experience and tips.

cupateech

Thanks for the suggestion, although this may not work for me, as the article suggests this isn’t for computers that run Windows. My Dell laptop uses Windows 11. I’ll give it a try to see.

Jeremy_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/27628#Comment_27628

Well, the jack audio and Ableton Link parts would still apply.