Some Maschine users may have a few issues when getting started with Melodics. Fear not, we'll have you up and running in no time.
The following instructions will work for:
Maschine Controller
Maschine Controller Mk2
Maschine Controller Mk3
Maschine Mikro
Maschine Mikro Mk2
Maschine Mikro Mk3
Maschine Studio
Maschine Jam
Maschine+
Watch this video guide or read more below.
Before you start
In order to get going, you need to:
Download and install Native Access.
Using Native Access, install Maschine software. Maschine software does not need to be running but to use your Maschine in MIDI mode, Maschine needs to be installed.
Install Native Instruments Controller Editor. You may need to update to the latest version. (You can grab the latest versions on the Native Instruments site or by downloading it through Native Access.)
All of this should have been done when you first set up your Maschine.
Next: Grab the controller editor templates
We’ve put together some templates for the NI Controller Editor:
Getting Maschine going
Open the Native Instruments Controller Editor.
Unzip the
maschine-templates.zipfile you downloaded, and double-click the file for your device:MelodicsMaschine.ncmfor Maschine Mk1MelodicsMaschineMk2.ncm2for Maschine Mk2MelodicsMaschineMk3.ncm3for Maschine Mk3MelodicsMaschineStudio.ncmstfor Maschine StudioMelodicsMaschineMikro.ncmmfor Maschine MikroMelodicsMaschineMikroMk2.ncmm2for Maschine Mikro Mk2MelodicsMaschineMikroMk3.ncmm3for Maschine Mikro Mk3MelodicsMaschineJam.ncmjfor Maschine JamMelodicsMaschinePlus.ncmpfor Maschine+
In Controller Editor, hit the ‘Edit’ button and open the template and apply it to your device – at this point, you should be good to go.
If this still doesn’t work, check you are in MIDI (not Maschine) mode using the below:
Model | Switch to / from MIDI mode |
Maschine Studio | SHIFT + CHANNEL |
Maschine Mk1 | SHIFT + CONTROL |
Maschine Mk2 | SHIFT + CONTROL |
Maschine Mk3 | SHIFT + CHANNEL (MIDI) |
Maschine Mikro | SHIFT + F1 |
Maschine Mikro Mk2 | SHIFT + F1 |
Maschine Mikro Mk3 | SHIFT + Project button (top left) |
Maschine Jam | SHIFT + headphones button (MIDI) |
Maschine+ | SHIFT + CHANNEL |
Still having trouble?
Reboot your computer - you may need to do this to ensure the drivers are installed correctly.
Note that Melodics will see the Maschine even if it’s not in MIDI mode. Try using Maschine in MIDI mode with some other non-NI software (eg Ableton Live). Confirm that MIDI is being sent from the Maschine. If you are seeing MIDI in other apps, try the Remap your controller option in the Melodics menu. If you’re not seeing MIDI in other apps, check out this article.
Most Native Instruments controllers have additional controls for Melodics mapped – check them out here.