/r/maschine

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A community dedicated to the discussion of the Maschine hardware and software products made by Native Instruments. The page serves as a platform for users to share their experiences, tips, and tricks related to using Maschine, as well as to ask questions and get support from other members of the community. This subreddit offers a wealth of information and inspiration for anyone interested in music production or finger-drumming!

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(If you are sharing a single or WIP, tell us something about it. What was your inspiration? What did you use to create? And how did you utilize MASCHINE in it? **DO NOT post with nothing about it.**)

A place for discussion of Maschine, Maschine Mikro, MPCs, and anything else with tappy pad triggers:**

  • Usage/setup/programming
  • Application in standalone and VST mode
  • General tips and tricks
  • Pros/cons "should I buy" (BUY IT) type questions
  • Finger drumming technique and practice
  • Anything else that may relate to this awesome tool.

Self Promotion is highly encouraged--good, bad, done or not, it doesn't matter, we can't expand our knowledge and skills without feedback from each other.

Posts engaging in illegal activities will get you a warning and then a ban for the second offense



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***NEW*** GLAZE 2 | NATIVE INSTRUMENTS DEMO 🔥

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2024/05/02
15:29 UTC

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Native Instruments | Glaze 2: Is it A MUST GRAB?

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2024/05/02
12:24 UTC

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Why does it sound fine in headphones vs. monitors?

Just got an MK3 set up. I figured out how to integrate into FL workflow and route sound through the Scarlett 2i2 so I can listen from my headphones and/or monitors. The maschine itself is just hooked up to the computer via usb. My issue is the sound is not coming in very loud through the monitors but it’s just fine through my headphones.

Any ideas? I’d prefer not to use the mk3 as the audio interface if possible

3 Comments
2024/05/02
03:20 UTC

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use phone output as independent output on mk3

can i unlink the phone output on maschine mk3

as an audio interface ableton detects 4 outs but 3/4 are linked to 1/2 on the hardware :(

0 Comments
2024/05/02
03:03 UTC

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NEED HELP, LONG TAIL IN THE SOUND

Hello everyone, today I wanted to try with the maschine effects, and I found this long sound that doesn't stop, does anyone have a solution (so that there isn't that queue), (I just want the sound) (with the effects)

https://streamable.com/z5cqvd

(Video)

1 Comment
2024/05/02
01:50 UTC

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Considering a Maschine+

To those who own an Octatrack, how close is the workflow? I’m “fluent” in the Octatrack so I’m kinda used to step sequencing with some light unquantized action, sampling and mangling samples, but can the Maschine do both fairly easy? Also how well does it play with others? Is it more individual do-it-all or will it depend on external gear like effects and actual sampling to get the most out of it?

23 Comments
2024/05/01
21:57 UTC

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Is the Komplete Audio 6 MK2 any good?

The Komplete Audio 6 MK2 is sitting at a very attractive price right now and I’m thinking of getting it. Mainly because it has 4 outs. That’s gonna come in handy when I want to expand and connect other gear to it.

The question though is: is it any good? Specifically, how is the headphone output? I feel like the headphone output might be a deal breaker for me.

Please help. Thanks!

7 Comments
2024/05/01
15:14 UTC

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Is there a chance Komplete 14 goes on sale anytime soon?

Got my Maschine Mk3 not too long ago and would like to upgrade my Komplete 14 Select to Standard however knowing myself I'd get the upgrade now at full price and like 2 days later it would go on sale at like 50% off...

So in an attempt to try and avoid that; anyone know if there's a sale coming?

20 Comments
2024/04/30
21:52 UTC

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Making a Beat Using Kontakt 7 | Native Instruments | Black Sonic 🔥 🔥 🔥

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2024/04/30
18:10 UTC

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thinking about a keyboard

i have maschine mikro mk3. i don’t see any extra ports for anything other than power source. does it have to be only from maschine product lineup?

also, what are the pros for getting one or should i hold off?

2 Comments
2024/04/30
01:10 UTC

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pawned my Maschine and want to buy a used one, will my old serial work on different hardware?

I don't know if anyone has experience with this. I stupidly pawned my Maschine during the pandemic and didn't provide them the serial number to the shop. I ended up not getting it out of pawn, and now am looking to buy a used one with no serial. If I buy it, will the serial from my previous device allow me to use everything and connect to my DAW, etc?

4 Comments
2024/04/29
19:56 UTC

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if you like atmospheric/ambient space-y tunes, check this out

sci-fi games and movies are my favorite. i bought a maschine mikro to give myself an outlet to live in this space. this track is special to me because i feel it resembles what i would want to hear while being in space.

if you guys also want to drop similar tracks that fit this i am definitely down to give it a listen.

thank you.

0 Comments
2024/04/29
19:26 UTC

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New to groove boxes have a simple question.

Maschine MK3

Let’s say you’ve programmed all of your pads and recorded a pattern. Listening back you realize that one of the pads(let’s say the bass drum) isn’t quite the sound you want. Is there a way to load a new sound to that pad and have it automatically change the recorded pattern/scenes?

I have very little experience, I’m still learning the basics. But I hope this is a feature.

I do not see this addressed in the users manual.

5 Comments
2024/04/29
16:44 UTC

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Sample into machine mk 3 as a vst in ableton?

I use ableton for arranging and minor sample tweaks, but in terms of chopping and playing samples & drums I much prefer the mk 3. I want to get more into sampling from vinyl but I can’t seem to figure out a way to sample into the maschine as a vst, atm I use a screen record extension on chrome. Is there any way around this? TIA

1 Comment
2024/04/29
10:31 UTC

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Maschine Plus - Can I play Maschine Plus with an Octapad SPD-30?

I'm still a beginner at understanding MIDI. I have an Octapad SPD-30 and Maschine Plus. Is it possible to connect them and configure them in such a way that I assign sounds from the Maschine Plus to the pads on the Octapad? If so, has anyone done this and how would I go about it?

1 Comment
2024/04/29
00:15 UTC

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Soo ima try to keep it boom bap for alil

Not one sample in here, just wanted to make real simple

5 Comments
2024/04/28
19:22 UTC

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Good tutorial for absolute beginner.

Can anyone recommend a decent set of tutorials for absolute novices? Been producing stuff using logic and native instruments for a few years now, but just can’t get my head around the interface for Maschine 2. I literally have no concept of what to do. Every “beginner overview” video I can find already assumes you’re already familiar with it in some way. I am aware there are millions of videos online but nothing seems to be suitable for how clueless I actually am.

8 Comments
2024/04/28
11:42 UTC

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Maschine mk3 - loading up standalone ?

Sorry I know this is probably a very simple, dumb question, but I have looked into this and still not sure exactly how it works 100% -- so I'm just wondering if someone could answer this for me --

I'm looking to potentially purchase a Maschine Mk3 but use it more like the + version, as in keeping it "standalone" and not as a vst within the DAW on my laptop... So I can quickly open it up and tinker with ideas on the hardware Maschine, without really having to use my computer...

I'm wondering, if the MK3 is simply connected to my laptop, can I immediately use the hardware in standalone mode?

Or, do you have to load up the standalone app of Maschine on your laptop, and then you can use the hardware controller -- and hopefully as identical to the Maschine+?

I'm assuming at the very least, I don't NEED to use the mk3 within my DAW...at most, I load up a maschine standalone app on my laptop, close the lid, and I can now use the hardware identically as Maschine+, correct? (Minus needing the keyboard to name things etc)

Just weighing the pros and cons of either getting an MK3 or a +, as I want to just use this as a semi-portable, dawless idea music box basically....thanks in advance!

5 Comments
2024/04/27
22:06 UTC

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Quick question about Licenses for Maschine Mk3

I bought a brand new Maschine Mk3 a few years ago from Sweetwater. Long story short it was stolen out of the studio I use to hang around. Can I use my old license if I buy a used maschine?

7 Comments
2024/04/27
21:06 UTC

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Free expansion packs and E voucher question

Just received a new Maschine MK3 and the website says there are free expansion packs and a E voucher with Komplete 14 select. Anyone know how to redeem them? I have registered and installed all the software, i heard they email you but i havnt gotten an email yet. Is there something im missing? Sorry im new to the Maschine and how native instruments handles things. I appreciate any feedback.

7 Comments
2024/04/26
18:06 UTC

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Can I edit MIDI Mapped Parameter Names on the Maschine MK3?

Hello,

I am reaching out to see if the following functionality is available on the Maschine MK3

If I am in MIDI mode, and I have any given piece of hardware hooked up or even software (let's say in Ableton for example), can I assign any of the parameters to the knobs on the Maschine with MIDI learn, and then be able to edit whatever name is being displayed for that parameter?

So if a parameter is showing as "CV14", can I edit it to say "Reverb" instead?

0 Comments
2024/04/26
16:24 UTC

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Maschine Mikro Mk2

So I ordered a second hand Mikro mk2 online and its due tomorrow. I already have the software but haven’t really used it. Does anyone have advice on learning the hardware and software ? Anything i should be aware of ? Thanks.

6 Comments
2024/04/26
05:50 UTC

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Maschine using over 50% cpu when paused.

Specs: Alienware 17r5, i7 8750H 6 core 2.2ghz, 24gb ram, gtx 1070.

I've looked into other posts about this and the solutions don't seem to help.

Having lots of glitching when switching groups or scrolling/moving through a pattern.

My library is quite small and I've tried removing FX and any VSTs to speed it up but still nothing.

I only have 7 groups, 1 Synth Vst and the rest are audio loops.

If I delete every group it goes back down. are the audio segments I'm using to long?

tried increasing buffer to 512-1024. bit rate seems best at 44.1, less random cpu spike.

Wasn't running the latest update and still had this problem after the recent release.

I don't see why its so resource heavy when paused. anything else I can do to speed it up?

4 Comments
2024/04/25
23:52 UTC

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First jam with the M+!

Awesome machine, really blown away by the sound, the pads, the ease of use. I never disliked Maschine, I just found myself more interested in Ableton Live and MPCs. Now the M+ is stable and has more efficient memory usage, it's pretty incredible.

12 Comments
2024/04/25
22:25 UTC

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Dumb question

Hello guys

Is it possible to multi-sample different sounds on the same pad within the same group (the sounds playing one after another while tapping the same pad)? And how can I do that?

Cheers

Mikro MK3

7 Comments
2024/04/25
21:16 UTC

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Sampling

I'm currently unable to test this out as my computer is down. Just wondering if you can do this within the Maschine samplee? I know you can sample. It's the playback options I'm curious about within the Maschine sampler. Loop, ping-pong.

See video for example.

https://youtu.be/XAch1Q0Iodc?si=vySZ2Oz9ZvfpMdHl

7 Comments
2024/04/24
23:00 UTC

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Ordering Maschine MK3

I can’t seem to order this straight from native instruments and they have free expansions till the 30th. I’m in Canada and tried twice now. Any advice on how to make the order?

24 Comments
2024/04/24
22:44 UTC

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2.18 update is there

How do like the new features after the long wait?

23 Comments
2024/04/24
20:28 UTC

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A little Amigo

The sound of the amigo in Amigo Sampler being used in Maschine. I love the filth it’s provides.

1 Comment
2024/04/24
20:21 UTC

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