Why doesn’t Maschine+ show the project which is open on my laptop in the display windows?

Boworks · 2025-05-13T20:40:02+00:00

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hi,

I am trying to run my Maschine+ on a laptop with the latest software. The stand alone mode works but when I switch to controller mode I only see the lit up pads plus the menu bar and two dark display windows with the logo and the „Production and Performance System“.

What did I forgot or what might be the problem? Usually I work on my PC and I had no problems so far with it. Thanks.

Benjamin

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Jeremy_NI

@Boworks If the Maschine Plus in Controller mode is not recognised on your PC, you should start by the following, treating it like a regular controller: My Maschine Controller Does Not Start

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PK The DJ

As stated in the manual, the power supply is not required when used as a controller.

LostInFoundation

Check in Windows Task Manager if NIHardwareAgent is running (point 4 of this support article). And…while you are there, check also the other points ☺️

https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410096148113-My-Native-Instruments-Hardware-Device-is-Not-Recognized

Boworks

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/226189#Comment_226189

thanks, I’ll try that later.

Boworks

I did that, but still it wouldn’t change just with the usb connectivity.

Cretin Dilettante

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/226182#Comment_226182

Having the power supply connected makes no difference. I had mine plugged in & ready to be used in either mode for a couple years, and was able to seamlessly transition from working on a standalone project to working on a desktop project.

Jeremy_NI

@Boworks If the Maschine Plus in Controller mode is not recognised on your PC, you should start by the following, treating it like a regular controller: My Maschine Controller Does Not Start

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