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Maschine MK3 and Komplete Standard 15 buying advice
Hi, I'm after some buying advice regarding the Maschine MK3. I want to take advantage of the holiday sale discounts and would like to get some feedback from more experienced users on the forum as to whether or not I should buy Komplete 15 Standard along with a Maschine MK3 or whether the included expansion packs will be…
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At some point will we get real time time stretching in the Sampler?
not even sure why I’m even asking? I mean live been using it since v1.xx Been faithful through the v3 software rewrite that was supposedly done so they could bring that feature. It has been the #1 request and probably the biggest reason users jump ship to other platforms yet here we are headed into 2026 and still have to…
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UPDATES !!!!! 40s Drums & Keys is on Maschine+
Ive noticed some updates, at least 8 a day and…… 40s drums and keys for maschine plus is now available!!!!! and Kontakt 8 got an update too for Maschine plus !!!! thanks NI
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issues with maschine 3 and mk3
for some reason every time lately when i am using the mk3 with maschine 3 software, i'll go to load an instrument or kit etc. and some of the time it will work but mostly the software will close which will restart the mk3. any ideas as to why or what i can do to fix it? anything helps thanks in advance
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[v1.6.1] MASCHINE PLUS/MK3/MIKRO MK3 Ableton Live 11+ & 12.1+ MIDI Remote Script
MASCHINE PLUS, MK3 & MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 total integration with Ableton Live 11+ & 12.1+ (Windows & Mac OS) Introduction: This Control Surface/MIDI Remote Script, providing total integration for Ableton Live 11, 12.1 and up, was exclusively built for MASCHINE MIKRO MK3, back in March 2021, but compatibility and same…
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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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Still audio issues, MK3 with S49
********Previous post********* I need assistance in connecting my equipment. I would like to use my laptop or MK3 to load up sounds, samples, or kits, but have them controlled by my Kontrol S49 to be able to Play or record. Mac has USB-C splitter. I have 2 sets of Midi cables. Thanks in advance.**************** So the…
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Reaktor factory patches only in Demo mode
Hello, I recently purchased the full version Reaktor 6… but the 19 factory patches (listed below) only open in Demo mode. Reaktor Blocks and Blocks wired are also only visible as Demo inside Native Access. The support is telling me that Reaktor Blocks and Blocks Wired were discontinued with the 6.3.1 update from Reaktor……
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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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Convert Controller Editor MIDI Template for Maschine MK3 to Maschine+
Using Controller Editor, I've created a heavily modified MIDI template for Maschine MK3 and Logic Pro integration, and I would like to use the same one with my Maschine+ hardware. Controller Editor exports a .ncm3 file for Maschine MK3 templates, and a .ncmp file for Maschine+ templates. Is there any way to convert the…
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My products dont show up in native access
my products show up in the my account page on the wesite but not in native access which is showing only 3 random things i want to download the softwares for maschine mk3 and maschine jam
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Is MPE coming to Maschine?
I saw this quote on the Absynth 6 product page: “Paired with Kontrol keyboards, Maschine, or any MPE-ready controller, it turns your playing into vivid soundscapes that unfold with every touch.” Slightly miss leading statement or indication of something around the corner? it has been frustrating that I can’t use aftertouch…
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Maschine Mk3 + Maschine 3, rough start
Hi guys! Hope you can help me out with this After loading up a project and pressing play, the audio start distorting and clipping as the cpu was filled up. To fix that I have to stop playback and then press play again. Once I do that playback runs fine. This make Maschine 3.x still kind of dodgy in a live scenario, at…
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Your (the User's) idea for customizing imported User Loops and One-Shots Libraries
What's good everyone, I'm in contact with NI about a feature request for User imported libraries and how to make "User Sample Pack Pics" a thing again. They said they will pass this on to development for consideration. They asked if I had more specific ideas, not just "make pics happen please" and I added that it would be…
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I cant register my MK3 that i purchased last year
Hi, It's been a while, but im trying to get my Maschine Mikro MK3 set up going again. I also have the mk2 but for the life of me I can't remember the email address I used to register the mk3 under, nor password. NI support site has me going around in many circles. Is there any way I can come into human contact with their…
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problem with serial key
Hi. I'm from Poland. I bought my first mk3 maschine NEW from the store. The box was completely closed and I have a problem. I downloaded the Native application and when I enter the product code for activation, it shows me a message that it is already assigned to another account. This is impossible because the set is new.…
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Can't save favourites in machine?
I just discovered that I can't save plugins in my software anymore? I just opened it and when I click on the star, it glows as it is being selected but nothing happens when I click , full disk access is on as usual, no major changes. I have heard that you can delete the favourites db file in shared but my god, I have…
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Anyone else running their Maschine+ as FX send?
now that standalone has been update ive been using my maschine a bit more with my setup, im using the OP1 a lot but decided to send my guitar pedal board to the Maschine in stansalone mode for fx and have found myself the most excited ive been with the hardware since i bought it a few months ago, anyone else doing this?
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Audio Export
When I play chords using a piano plugin like Alicia Keys for example, the note tails get cut off in the audio export, even though my MIDI notes are quite long. Do you have a solution?
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Feature request: Pad Flip Mode (For left handed players)
I'm left handed and it is without a doubt a right-handed world 😭 For all of the preset drum kits that come with and can be purchased for Maschine, I have to go through each one and re-arrange the pad layout then save it. for most kits it's a simple case of swapping kick and snare with the hi hats. It makes the whole…
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Is there a way to just flip the layout of ALL preset kits?
Hi everyone, I'm left handed and I basically can't play any of the millions of kits I now have because I need the hats on the left andthe kick/snare on the right. Is there a way to just flip everything or re-map them, either with Maschine or with some external software. Even if I edit every one by changing the layout, I…
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Every time the loop finished and starts again, the first MIDI notes stop sounding
Hi guys, I’m working in Logic and Ableton with the Maschine MK3 and I have a recurring bug. I’m working in the mode shown in the attached photo, and every time the loop finished and starts again, the first MIDI notes stop sounding. Does anyone know why this happens or how to fix it?
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Maschine cannot load my sampling package
Maschine cannot load my sampling package. Running Rosetta and resetting the database have no effect. The sampling package is official. Can anyone help me
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Strange update behaviours?
Hello, i bought a new Macbook Air M4 and it runs on MacOS Tahoe 26.1. I was happy to discover that most NI software installed and ran good on it, including Maschine 3.4.1. But i also encountered some strange, and frankly illogical, experiences regarding supported versions and upgrades: from my library the following…
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"I need options" (and not another Linux rant)
So I'm sure people are going to say its emotional or projectionism, and maybe mostly rubbish; I'm tired of having to be a technician/engineer/admin. I wanted to be a musician, a performer and creative. This year Microsoft ended support for Windows 10. Making 3 of my 4 studio PCs redundant. "Throw them away" said Microsoft…
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ANY HELP?
30 OF THE PRODUCTS FAIL TO INSTALL. I'M USING AN EXTERNAL SSD. I MOVED LIBRARIES TO EXTERNAL AND TRIED TO REINSTALL AND THE ISSUE STARTED. I HAVE BEEN DOWN FOR 9 DAYS. IS THERE ANY INFO OR SOLUTION FOR THIS?
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I Just installed The Rickenbacker Bass Guitar Kit, but no sound is coming out of it? Can someone hel
I installed a drum kit and a guitar kit. The drum kit works finebut I can't get any sound out of the guitar kit. Can someone help please?
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Expansion
cant download or find an expansion. just bought an expansion called queensbridge but it says MPC expansion i can only use it if i have a MPC or i can use it on my maschine mk3??? thanks
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NIHostIntegrationAgent is not on my pc
Hello I recently cleaned my computer but the NIHostiIntegrationAgent service is not on my pc anymore. So my Maschine Mk3 is not playable when I plug it in (stays on "production and performance system). I already tried changing the usb ports and cable, reinstalling maschine mk3, updating drivers, updating windows. Please…
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Maschine + Traktor recordings
Hello everyone, I'm trying to use Traktor Kontrol S2 mk3 + Maschine Mk3 and connect them to Traktor 4, but I have a problem. Everything works perfectly and I've linked traktor 4 and maschine 3, using the same wasapi shared driver, but in this situation when recording it doesn't record the sound from Maschine. Accordingly,…
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How do I figure out the genres of my expansions?
Hey guys, random question maybe. I love my expansions however it can be hard to figure out which genres they are, in terms of browsing. Anyone have a way around this? I've been checking the NI website and searching for genres in the descriptions but I would love if there was a easier way to find a minimal tech house…
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Maschine MK3 hard/software prerequisites ? Please help
Let me introduce myself. Im Steph from Scotland I have just bought the maschine mk3 for my boyfriends christmas, but i am so lost in what i need to get next. I am not really a computer person We have the below laptop at home ACER Aspire 3 17.3" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i3, 256 GB SSD, Silver Will this laptop work with the…
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maschine 3 glitching when i use 3 groups
im having massive problems with maschine 3 and its been going on since i got it. ive been using maschine 1,2 with not many issues for many years but maschine 3 is pretty unusable ..once i add group 3 my project will suffer glitches drop outs ,massive ammounts of latency and is unusable. i have a pretty good pc its only a…
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Best way to handle importing midi files to sound slots
I’m wanting to import midi files that contains only one track (drums) and have those midi notes get mapped to separate sound slots within a group. If I drop the midi file onto the group, Maschine will auto-split the midi data and put each row of midi notes onto its own sound slot which is what I want. The problem however…
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Where can I buy spare parts?
My Maschine lost on of its feet. I´d like to replace it. So the question is, where can I get these feet from?
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Maschine Mk3 how to control external drumcomputer Roland TR8
Hi, I managed to connect my Maschine Mk3 via midi to my Roland tr8 drummachine. When i press play on my Mk3, the Roland starts running and is in sync. I also get the sound back from my Roland. But what i actualy want, is to control my roland tr8 on my Maschine Mk3. I saw some video's on Youtube of people controling…
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USB options on the Maschine Plus
I have the Maschine plus and I'm using it in controller mode, I have the S88 as the main connected to the Mac but I also have the Komplete s49 going into the usb on the maschine plus. In standalone the keyboard and the interface are occupying the hub on the Maschine plus, everything works fine but in controller mode the…
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Why doesn't Maschine 3 and Machine MK3 Arpeggio work?
Create a Group Add an instrument Go to keyboard Mode Press Shift+Note Repeat (Arp) Shift+Arp to keep it on (Pin) Press a few pads at the same time, expecting them to arpeggiate No arpeggio! Only a single pad will play as if in Note Repeat What am I doing wrong? Or is this a bug. It seems to be intermittant - works for…
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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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No "Master" track as input in Sampling mode.
Wanting to write a live from master. Suggestion of manual in sampling mode Input source make internal, and input in internal "Master". But there is no Master, only separate active channels from different group. I've changed active field Master/Group/Sound, but there is no Master track, in every field. Maschine 3.0 Software
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Record: Auto Pattern Length Not Functioning
What once was enabled automatically is now gone. All my patterns no longer default to Auto. I can't even navigate to Auto pattern length. Grow Box is checked. This is new…and I'm perplexed.
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Native Access…access
Have recently dusted down my Maschine Mikro MK3 after not using for a couple of years and plugged into my MacBook with the intention of using as a MIDI controller in Logic Pro. As this is a new laptop I need to login to Native Access I assume to download drivers/firmware etc however my corporate VPN seems to be causing an…
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Multiple velocity zones in MIDI mode
I use a Maschine in MIDI mode in combination with drum software. For one pad, I want to be able to trigger an open snare hit on lower velocities and a rimshots for higher velocities. Is there a way to have multiple velocity zones for one pad in MIDI mode with a Maschine? If so, which Maschine has this? I have a Mikro but…
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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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Feature Request: Add Master Meter Option in Mixer View (Maschine+ & mk3)
Hi NI Team, I’d like to request a UX improvement for Maschine+ that will greatly help dawless and live performance users: Feature Request : Add an option to display the Master Output Meter inside the Mixer View. Current Behavior : Mixer mode only shows Group/Sound meters, The Master meter exists, but only in the Master…
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Maschine 3 isn't scanning several NI VST3 plugins including Guitar Rig
I'm on Windows 10. Guitar RIg 5 and 7, Super 8 and Absynth 5 aren't scanning. I upgraded to the latest version of Komplete specifically for Guitar Rig but Maschine 3 isn't picking it up at all and now Guitar RIg 6 won't scan either. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling. I've tried rescanning all the plugins. I've tried…
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disabled djing - XBox controller mapping?
Hey. I want to start djing. However I am disabled and can't use my hands. But I can use a computer with a Xbox controller using my chin. Is there some kind of way I can use a Xbox controller on a computer to dj?
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Maschine 3.4 hijacking the S88 Mk3 controls?
I just recently (and finally) have upgraded my setup to include a Kontrol S88 Mk3. I am using my setup for music production as well as live performance. The idea is that I use the S88 as a live keyboard – controlled by Komplete Kontrol – providing the melody and chords, while Maschine 3.4 provides pre-produced loops,…
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MASCHINE MK3 TRANSPORT
How do I get the transport section of Maschine MK3 to work within Ableton 12 (transports work fine in standalone but not working when opened within Ableton) I have the Maschine 2 plugin. Looking at the Control Surface section of Ableton and there is well over 100 controllers in there, but nothing that says Maschine MK3. I…