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Maschine 3 Sync In Logic
Looking for help / walkthroughs on how to work with scenes from Maschine within Logic… selecting scenes and getting it to sync with a session in Logic that already has audio and/or midi seems a bit wonky / confusing. I've watched a ton of videos but they all really deal with multi-track routing, not the compositional side…
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Which clipper are you using inside Maschine?
Hi everyone, I’m curious what clipper plugins you are using inside Maschine. Because Maschine doesn’t have proper PDC (plugin delay compensation), the choice of clippers is quite limited if you want to avoid timing issues or phase problems in the project. I’m trying to find options that work well without introducing…
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Browser previews get cut off after less than half a sec
“Maschine 3.4.2 on Latest Sequoia—browser previews cut off after half-second on mouse/(typing) keyboard when scrolling through browser, but plays full with controller? (Prehear, normal behaviour) Loop icon on bottom left makes the sound preview cut off after not even half a second.when off and preview on, plays normally as…
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Third Party Plugins Not Showing Up
Hi! I am trying to use the Vital (Free) synth within the Maschine 3 software (Not even worried about trying to mess with it on the Maschine Mk3 at the moment) and I just cannot get it, or any other third party plugins, to show up within the software. When I go to File → Preferences → Plug-ins, it shows up as a Plugin, it…
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Maschine 3.4.1 quit on startup
I am not able to start Maschine 3.4.1 on macOS Tahoe 26.2 (Mac Studio M4 Max 128GB RAM, 2TB SSD). The splash screen quickly shows "Waiting for product soon…" and the macOS says "Maschine 3 quit unexpectedly". I tried opening it as a plugin in Cubase Pro 15 but then Maschine 3 crashes Cubase completely. It happens…
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Latest Tahoe Moves Project Files
I worked late into the evening on a Maschine project last night. I woke up because I heard my Macbook playing a loop that I had created. I went downstairs opened it up and got a message that Tahoe needed to be installed. I closed down Maschine and a few other apps and allowed the update to complete. Went back to bed, woke…
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Maschine 3 unstable with SoundSource
Having regular problems with Maschine 3 not sending audio to the NI interface. When I force quit SoundSource (Rogue Amoeba) the audio comes up immediately. Probably a niche case but I'll put it here for the search engines and AI bots. I can't be bothered to raise a tech support case. Given that SoundSource has a custom…
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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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Maschine MK3 Mikro + Maschine 3 software for FL Studio drum loops
Hello, I've got this beautiful controller basically to do the loops of my songs in FL Studio using the VST plugin Maschine 3. In that way I plan to get rid of all FPC's instances I use, and use just the Maschine 3 software for the loops of my songs (techno basically). I guess it will help me to do loops quicker. My…
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Massive X VST3 unloading crashes Maschine when switching projects (VST2 stable) (MASSIVEX-3908)
Hey all- I’ve identified a reproducible crash (for me) in Maschine 3 that occurs when switching projects but ONLY if the project contains an instance of Massive X VST3. If I start from an empty project or disable each instance of Massive X on the Sound level, the crash doesn't happen either. The issue doesn't occur with…
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Resizing Plugin Window/UI Scaling for Maschine 3
TLDR: Add the ability to resize/scale the window size for VST Plugins because the UI gets cutoff and/or doesn't fit. It'd be awesome if Native Instruments could allow users to change the window size of Plugins. Several Plugins struggle to fully show their UI and there's no way to fix this without completely changing the…
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Maschine3 crashes Protools Studio 2025 when changing kit sound in Drumlab
Protools Studio 2025 crashes everytime when running Maschine 3 with Drumlab when i change a drumkit sound in the instrument view see the crashlogs file attached https://us.v-cdn.net/6034896/uploads/A35WLWJD3Q9L/maschine-3-drumlab-crash.txt Anybody has that issue ?
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Can’t record Maschine MIDI notes in Live 12
Hello everyone, I'm using the latest version of Ableton Live 12 and I'm trying to record MIDI from my Maschine MK3/Maschine 3 SW, as shown in the images. I’m able to record audio on Track 2 for the snare sound, but I can’t seem to record the MIDI notes for the kick on Track 1. Is this the expected behavior, or do I have…
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Modulate x-y pad within Maschine 3
I was wondering, can I (and if yes, how) put the X-Y axes on macro nobs within Maschine 3? If not, is it possible within Abeton? This for live performance and record automation. Edit; I do have the full version of Massive X
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Modulation Editor: Height cannot be stored
Whenever I start Maschine 3.4.1, I have to adjust the height of the Modulation Editor to my needs with the mouse. That annoys me too much.
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Sample starts again from the beginning when I play it.
When I record my sample and I adjust the length of the sample, there is a problem. When Istart to play the sample it goes to the 1/3 and then it starts just from the begging and runs to the end… I can't help myself, have someone the same Problem ?
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Issues with drag&drop audio rendering from Maschine Plugin -> DAW
Hi Friends, I often build a beat in Machine plugin within Ableton. Then I use the drag & drop feature to render audio loops to Ableton. This worked flawless in v2. Since v3 in many cases the rendering process interrupts. I can not drop the file. I also see weird glitches when clicking somewhere else afterwards it looks…
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Maschine midi output reg hack workaround
Was this ever fixed? https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/4176/tips-how-to-solve-midi-dropouts-in-maschine-when-using-hardware-midi-devices
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Stuck MIDI Note - how to reset?
Simple question (I hope). How do I reset MIDI when a MIDI note is stuck in the 3.x software (not hardware). Normally it's just a button press somewhere. Thankyou!
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Maschine Has No Sound During the Sampling Process
I have an issue with Maschine MK3 and also the SW Maschine 3 because I cannot have/receive sound to be able to do the Sampling. In the Maschine 3 software, the signal path is set to turntable → preamp → Maschine MK3, but in this configuration I’m not capturing any sound to be recorded. I also tried connecting a microphone…
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no sound to able to sampling Maschine MK3 or Maschine 3 Software
Hello, I am new to the Maschine universe and I am experiencing an issue with sampling audio from a turntable. My setup is as follows: Turntable → Phono preamp → Maschine MK3 In the Sampling settings, the Source is set to Internal, the Input to Master, and the Detect Mode threshold is set below –40 dB. Despite this…
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Making Editing Easier
In Events view, allow Shift + 4‑way encoder up/down to move selected events to previous/next Sound slot (within the same Group), instead of only changing selection. Hello Community, Greetings from Greece! I hope you doing great! I' m a Graphic Designer from Greece and I Love to Make Beats. I' m Producing since 2005 mostly…
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Groups All Changing Colour Together
I'm having an issue with not being able to change individual group colours on my Maschine MK3 hardware (not the pads but the groups themselves). Every time I go to settings and change a group colour, all my groups change colour, whether I have 2, 3, 4 groups, etc. What am I doing wrong? I'm using Maschine 3 version 3.4.1
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Maschine Chords Converter utility
Hi everyone, I created an utility that converts MIDI files into Maschine user chord sets. Project on GitHub: maschine_chords_converter Download Instructions Go to the repository. Click on Releases (located on the right side of the screen). Download the file named maschine_chords_converter (with .exe for Windows) How to Use…
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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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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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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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The direct connection of Kontakt in the Maschine software gone in 3.4 version
Hello! I've got Kontrol MK3 for Christmas! What a gift that is. I've been pretty happy with it so far - this thing is a solid unit and looks impressive when you open the box. However, there is one thing that is a bit disappointing. When Kontrol MK3 first launched, people said that you could open Kontakt inside the Maschine…
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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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Dropouts during scene changes when specific instruments are triggered for the first time.
I have the problem with the Maschine software that when a project is reloaded and certain VSTs and internal instruments are triggered for the first time, there are short dropouts and CPU spikes. As I said, it only happens the first time the respective instrument is played, after that everything runs stable. The problem…
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Dumb question about audio routing
Something that's always confused me a little is the audio routing in maschine. If I'm running maschine plus standalone. I plug an audio source into the in 1L line in and don't hear anything until I go into the channel settings for a sound and set the input to 1L. However if I'm using maschine in controller mode and plug…
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create a more than 16 pads group
Hello, is it possible to create your own group with more than 16 pads (i.e., 2 banks)? I'm not talking about using a sample to be divided into more than 16 pads, but rather creating an import of more than 16 pads across two banks within the same group.
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Upgrades and drive space
I would like to know for the purposes of saving Disk space, When you upgrade a product does it removes the old version of that product? in order not to take up drive space? In my situation, I have Komplete 13 Collectors edition but I may updrage that to the latest version in the future. I dont want the new install to take…
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Maschine 3 Installation Failure - Worst AI support ever
@Jeremy_NI I have had a terrible customer experience with your AI chat - It just loops and asks the same question - refusing to create a support ticket. It seems NI don't want us to speak to humans - that's why I'm messaging you directly. Installation failure for Maschine 3. Followed all instructions - Full disk access /…
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The ConvertWithMoss
Hi, do you know this converter? It allows you to convert multisamples from various formats, even in Machines 2-3 (*.mxsnd).
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Issue scanning Cardinal VST
I'm having issues scanning the Cardinal VST (https://cardinal.kx.studio/) in Maschine 3.4 - it seems to time out during scan, then the plugin isn't available to select inside Maschine. Note that this VST is free. I've put the relevant part of my Maschine 3.log at…
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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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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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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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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 -…