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Can we expect a bit deeper integration between Kontrol MK3 and Maschine 3 software?
Hello, I've been asking the same question for over a year now: can we expect any development regarding the integration of Kontrol MK3 controllers with the Maschine software in the future? I am about to buy the Kontrol MK3 controller for Christmas, and I would like to know if there's a possibility that the Quantize,…
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S88 MK3 freezing while using Maschine Software
Hey, I recently got a S88 MK3 and i use it with Maschine 3 SW (also got a Maschine MK3 hooked up). Problem is, the S88 regularly (every 5 to 10 minutes, i guess) freezes. Meaning, i hit a key and the key gets stuck. The corresponding light stays on as if i would continue to press the key. I cannot press any other keys…
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Circular 1.1.0 (engine 1.5) just broke all my projects! Pitch mapping + scale logic changed
I updated Circular on 11/14/25 to version 1.1.0, and inside Kontakt it now shows as engine version 1.5. After the update, every single one of my songs that uses Circular is suddenly out of tune. These projects all played correctly before the update. What I’m seeing now: MIDI notes that previously snapped to the selected…
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Maschine Jam overlay browser moves when hitting browse (MAS2-30433)
https://youtu.be/NFiOXVxGEyc?si=EpwTVedW1I3P0i2H Please see the video. Thx!
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The future of Maschine
Yeah there have been billion threads with this title I'm sure! Thanks for letting me spam the forums over the last week or so (sorry for the amount of posts). Hopefully they will slow down now I've read the manual and scratched my head a few times. I appreciate the help. I think I stopped using Maschine at 2.4.(maybe 2.2).…
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Is Kontrol MK3 worth it? Can I assign knobs in other controllers to functions in Maschine software?
Hello, I'd like to buy a new MIDI controller. My first choice has been NI Kontrol MK3 S49, but as the price is really high, I am also considering other options. I believe that Kontrol is the best when it comes to the integration with the Maschine software as you can actually easily control NI plugin parameters and use…
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No longer runs in a DAW - Dissapointing
Buyer's regret… I've been a Maschine owner from the beginning (the original Maschine Studio) and decided to "upgrade" to V3 along with Central only to discover it's now ONLY a standalone app. I get that it's further along and closer to a complete daw but jokes on me for not reading the fine print and making the assumption…
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Flat look... am I the only one?
Hey, I can't get used to the new look of Maschine Software. Everything is flat now, all internal effects and instruments used to look beautiful in the older software versions. Buttons, knobs, encoders had gradients and just looked inspiring and clean just like some kind of device. Now everything looks as if I am using a…
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About play series on maschine+ 2.1.0
I'm trying to understand what it means to have the Play Series on Maschine + in Standalone mode... For instruments like Empire Breaks, where the content is primarily focused on kit e loop drums, what you can have in Standalone mode is in Keyboard mode: From C1 onwards, the pads with 16 drum samples from the specific…
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Windows Defender warning on new Maschine installer: Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml
Updating to the latest version of Maschine (3.4.0) in Native Access gives a warning from Windows Defender:
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Windows Fix for 4k / HiDPI issue with Maschine Plugin hosting Kontakt
Abbey Road drummer instrument only opens in a tiny, unresizable window when running through Maschine 3 in a DAW (Ableton 12 in this case), and most of the controls can't therefore be reached. Anyone got a solution ?
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Plugin latency
Hi, NI Team I have a question and an idea at the same time. Have you ever considered adding latency compensation in Maschine? There are lots of great plugins that unfortunately can't be used during production, and the same goes for external audio processors, which also introduce latency. Maybe this feature could be…
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Maschine 3.3.1 | Crash 100% of the time on quit (MAS2-30475)
Even if I just open Maschine 3 and then quit it, I get the 'has quit unexpectedly' crash.. report attached here.. nobody else is getting this?! https://us.v-cdn.net/6034896/uploads/UPHICUOX38FB/maschine3quitcrash.txt
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CPU efficiency in latest M+ update
In the latest Maschine+ updates, they mention improved CPU efficiency, but my experience is different — for example, the Performance FX seem heavier on the CPU, especially Filter and Burst Echo. Most of my projects also look more demanding on the CPU. What’s your experience?
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How to open a plugin window from Maschine Mk3 Hardware ?
Hi everyone, I'm sorry if this question has already been asked, but I unfortunately couldn't find it. I used to load plugin windows from my Maschine MK2 pretty easily, just pressing a button. Now that I've upgraded to the MK3, I can't seem to find the right button or method to do it. Does anyone have any tips or guidance…
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Changing Content Type
Why are we not able to change Content Type tags in Komplete Kontrol, but only in Maschine? There is no option to change One Shots → Loops, or vice versa in Komplete Kontrol software. Why is that?
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Maschine 3 compatibility with Output Arcade
Hi All, So I don't feel alone anymore, are there any Arcade users (from Output) who are experiencing the same problem as me since version 3 of Maschine? Namely, it's no longer possible to add multiple instances of Arcade as a plugin (whether in VST or VST3). I opened a ticket several months ago about this (March 2025 -…
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Maschine - export project to Ableton Live?
Hello, Ableton has SDK that's allows third party developers to add export to Ableton Live project to their products. In portfolio are some big names like Korg Gadget/Korg Electribes or MPC. So why not Maschine? Native Instruments is not planning transform Maschine as fully fledge DAW, so why not to make life of Maschine…
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New Native Access Libraries for Maschine don't show in Maschine
There are some new libraries appearing in Native Access with my Komplete 360 subscription. Examples are '140 Bass' and 'Ambient Atmospheres'. These libraries say that they are for Maschine, but after installing, them, I can't see them anywhere in the Maschine library. The libraries file locations contain two file types:…
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Why can't we put maschine 3 in fullscreen mode ?
Why is isn't there a fullscreen button anymore ? Second wy do we have less space to draw modulation now ?
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Quarterly Maschine 3 software update?
I thought there were going to be quarterly updates with Maschine 3 software. Was I wrong?
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Why my Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 Keyboard doesn’t work with the Maschine 3.1.1 software?
Using Maschine 3.1.1, my Komplete Kontrol keyboard S61MK2 is recognized and ticked in the controller list, but no controller icon in the header ( i don't know if it is only for maschine hardware only) When I load an instrument (Noire) I can see it on the display, if Maschine is playing some midi file I can see on the…
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Stock Compressor
Hello everyone, I’m trying to learn more about how the Maschine stock compressor works because I’d like to build something similar in Reaktor. I’ve noticed that many of the compressors available in the User Library don’t quite match the same controls or “feel,” and often there are glitches—especially with the attack…
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Maschine crashed – now only VST3/AU available, VST2 missing
Hey everyone, Earlier today Maschine 3 crashed on me, and ever since then my VST2 plugins are unavailable. When I go to load instruments/effects, I only see VST3’s and AU’s. The older VST2 versions that I was previously using are now missing. I haven’t changed any preferences or moved plugin folders, so I’m not sure what…
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Plugin Chain, or Insert Chain, Randomly Stops Working. How do I fix it?
Since I upgraded to Maschine 3, the plugin chain or Insert chain, or whatever it's called, randomly stops working preventing me from adding or removing a plugin. The plus symbol that you click on to add a new plugin disappears. Also, I can no longer switch between groups. I have to restart the program to resolve the…
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Waves plugin GUI issue Maschine 3
Hi First post ever here. Go easy on me. Sincere apologies if this has been covered already. I couldn't find a post related, but admittedly, I didn't search too hard. I found an issue with the GUI of my Waves plugins not opening properly in Maschine 3. Also, I think there's an issue with the menus expanding cleanly. see…
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Bug: Maschine 3.1.1 (Windows 11) does not start: Status "Waiting for product scan..." forever
Hi there: After updating to Maschine 3.1.1 it does not start any more and is stuck in status "Waiting for product scan ..." Windows suggests to stop it's execution. Any ideas?
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Reason Rack VST3 plugin (both instruments and effects version) has broken GUI in M3 (MAS2-30302)
Looks like the same situation with Serum 2. Can't even add something new - "+" button is in the middle of plugin. @Jeremy_NI can u forward this to the team?
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Big automation issues in Maschine 3 / latest Maschine 2 update
Can I really be the only one having this issue since I can't find any post regarding this? After installing Maschine 3 and updating Maschine 2 to latest version some weeks ago, the automation seems to have broken quite badly. The mod wheel automation especially seems to be affected, no automation I draw with the pen tool…
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macos, cannot use Maschine 3 properly
To whom it may concern, No time to approach the product support. Don't mean to seek advice, just want to state my opinion on this: Running Maschine 3.1.1 with Windows 11 and with Macos sequoia 15.3.2 (Mac Mini M4). Hardware is Maschine MK3. I need to have my projects, groups, sounds consistent across two (3 preferrably)…
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Two key features Maschine Plus needs to become the ultimate instrument.
Hi Native Instruments team, I’m a Maschine Plus user and a sound creator who often records my own samples. First of all, congratulations — the latest update brought impressive improvements. But there are two essential features that I can’t understand why they are still missing, and which would transform Maschine Plus into…
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Maschine Jam doesn’t work correctly with Maschine Plus After Update to 3.3.1
Hi I need support. After the update from my Maschine plus to the Version 3.3.1 works my Maschine Jam not correctly! The performance stocks and the touchstripes haven’t a function, but the status LED‘s are working
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Maschine 3 Doesn't get updated
Hi, I can see that update 3.3 has rolled out and I didn't even received 3.2. Does anyone knows what could be a problem?
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Maschine 3 midi editor bug (mouse pointer)
Hello, I report about this bug which didn't exist in Maschine 2. In Maschine 2 the midi "length" edit cursor appears only on the far sides of a midi note which is logical. But since Maschine 3 update it jumps around and appears in middle of note which makes midi editing more frustrating. Hope to have this fixed! (since it…
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Clock Synchronization Issue Between Maschine 3 and Virus TI2 via USB
Hello, I am experiencing a clock synchronization issue between Maschine 3 and Virus TI2 connected via USB. The problem is as follows: Virus TI2 is controlled through the Virus Control application inside Maschine 3. In Maschine, I have a kick set on every beat, which plays perfectly in time with the metronome, but the Virus…
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Dear D-One, Mixer Mod
@D-One: Dear D-One, Can you please remake the mixer hack you made for the maschine 2 software so that I can get the tall mixer channels back? I used to keep it as a .zip file on my desktop so that every time the Maschine software updated I would go and add that back. Many Thanks, Mason
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Tidying Up the Maschine 3 Software Browser System
I’ve been spending more time with Maschine 3 and wanted to share some pain points I’ve run into with the browser, especially around managing presets and keeping things tidy. Maybe others here can relate, and hopefully NI can take note for future updates. When I overwrite an .nksf preset, if that preset is currently…
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Script language for Maschine or Reaktor? Lua, Python Rust?
Is there a way to address Maschine or Raktor using a script language?
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Maschine 3 Crashes Fix
Hi everyone, I'm using Windows 11 Pro, and whenever I try to open Maschine 3, it crashes. I have to delete the Maschine 3 file from the Registry Editor and re-open it, but I can open it this way. If I manage to open the program and work on a project, it immediately closes when I try to open a new project or open an…
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Maschine 3 Crashes when Quitting - Non Fatal
Does anyone else's Maschine 3 annoyingly crash EVERYTIME you quit the application? Obviously, it's non-destructive happening only after I quit the app. So I never lose any work. But it's a near 100% crash rate at closing as long as I've had the software. Maybe once or twice has it's closed with no issue. Maschine 2 NEVER…
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File Name Bug
I’ve noticed a bug when saving projects in Maschine. Every time I save a new version of a project that’s already been saved, the file name ends up stacking extra extensions. For example, my current project file is named: beat v7.mxprj.mxprj.mxprj.mxprj.mxprj.mxprj.mxprj instead of just beat v7.mxprj. On a related note, it…
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Bank/Program Change Bug
Apologies if this is not the place to post a bug report, but I did not see a post type for bugs. The details and screenshots are too long for a post IMHO, so there is a pdf attached with all of the details. The basic issue is that bank and prog changes for external gear does not appear to function properly depending on the…
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Feature Request: Enable Autosave When Maschine is Used as a Plugin in DAWs
Hi Native Instruments team, I’d like to request an improvement to the current autosave functionality in Maschine: Please enable autosave when Maschine is running as a plugin (VST/AU) inside other DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, etc. Right now, if the DAW crashes, the DAW project may recover successfully — but the…
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Why Doesn't My S88 mk2 Work in Maschine 3 Right Now? (MAS2-30458)
The two (S88 MK2 & Maschine 3) were working fine together until I think recent update?? I just updated my stuff yesterday my system has been off for a while - doesn't matter it's up-to-date as soon as I turned it on and before I started running into this as it's the only reason why I use this laptop. I really don't use…
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Mikro Mk2 support in Maschine 3
I just purchased the upgrade and didn't think to check for hardware compatibility. Are there any plans for support of Mikro Mk2 in Maschine 3?
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Maschine 3 software not building database so everything stays empty
Hi fellow Maschine users, After upgrading to Maschine 3 the new software doesn't show any of my NI instruments, sounds, FX and so on. It seems the database doesn't build up at all. After searching I removed the favorites.db3 and the komplete.db3 file. I also removed the NI .xml files from the Service Center folder. After…
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Massive X Play browser doesn't reflect external browsers
Hi there, Massive X play functionality seems quite interesting. However, when I am browsing for sounds using a Maschine with Maschine 3 software, the choice I make within Maschine are not reflected in the browser in the Massive X Play panel. This doesn't change to accommodate changes I make within the Maschine Browser…
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Feature Requests Regarding Automation and Macros in Maschine 3
Dear Native Instruments Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to inquire about potential updates to Maschine 3 regarding automation and macros. Specifically: 1. Automation Curves Are there any plans to implement automation curves, such as drawing lines between points, adjusting curve shapes,…
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New User Unable to use Kontakt 8 with Maschine 3
I'm new to this and I am trying to set up a group that uses Kontakt 8 with Piano Uno loaded. I have a drum track recorded and want to add a simple piano pattern. I really just wanted to record a pattern with a Piano Uno sound controlled by Micro Mk3. When I set it up I can click on the Kontakt 8 keyboard and I see the…
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Maschine 3.2 – VST3 plugins suddenly missing !!!!!
Hell ther, I’m on a Mac mini M4 Pro running macOS Sequoia, and everything is fully up to date. Maschine 3.2 has completely broken my workflow overnight… On launch I now get the prompt “VST 2 migration to VST 3”, but no matter what I do it never resolves. I did not change anything manually, but suddenly Maschine 3.2 no…