What’s New in Maschine+ 2.2.0

Maschine+ System 2.2.0 adds important Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration improvements for standalone users.

With Kontrol S-Series MK3 connected to Maschine+, you can now:

• Open and use the Browser from the keyboard
• Navigate Sounds or Groups using the 4D encoder Up / Down
• Switch between Master / Groups / Sounds using the 4D encoder Left / Right
• Work with improved focus consistency between Kontrol S-Series MK3 and Maschine+

Note: You are required to have a Maschine 3 license in the Native Instruments account you are using on your Maschine+.

How to use it

Connect Kontrol S-Series MK3 to Maschine+.

• Press Browser on Kontrol S-Series MK3 to browse from the keyboard
• Use the 4D encoder Up / Down to navigate items at the current level
• Use the 4D encoder Left / Right to switch between Master / Groups / Sounds

Installation instructions

Maschine+ System 2.2.0

Maschine+ System 2.2.0 is installed directly from Maschine+.

On Maschine+, go to: SETTINGS > System tab
Then follow the on-screen update process.

Kontrol S-Series MK3 support

To use the Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration features, make sure the following are installed:

• Latest Kontrol S-Series MK3 firmware
• Hardware Connection Service, available in Native Access

What’s New in Maschine+ 2.1.0

Get ready to expand your standalone sound palette! We're excited to release Maschine+ 2.1.0, a new update that brings the Kontakt 8 engine and some of our most popular desktop instruments and effects to your standalone hardware for the first time. Here are the details:

• Play Series Instruments A selection of our fan-favorite Play Series instruments is now compatible with Maschine+ standalone. This includes:
  • 24K Keys
  • 24K Drums
  • Discoteca Keys
  • Discoteca Drums
  • Duets
  • Empire Breaks
  • Feel It
• New Studio Effects We've also ported a huge collection of effects to M+, giving you powerful new mixing and sound-shaping tools without needing a computer. Highlights include:
  • Replika
  • Driver
  • Solid Bus Comp
  • Solid EQ
  • Transient Master
  • Supercharger & Supercharger GT

Learn How to Use It

The Play Series and new effects have some important considerations that we have detailed in a "How to Use" guide to get you up to speed quickly.

Check out the "How to Use the Play Series & new effects on Maschine+" guide here.

What's new in Maschine+ 2.0.0

Added & Improved

• Maschine Engine Unified: The hardware and desktop versions now run the same software for a consistent creative experience.
• Bounce In Place: Render heavy plugins to audio directly on the device to save CPU.
• Bass Synth Upgrade: The built-in Bass Synth now has a second oscillator, detune and mix controls, and a glide toggle.
• Custom Chord Sets: Create custom chord sets in standalone mode.
• Scene Tempo: Set a custom tempo for each scene for easier arrangement.
• Expanded Hardware Support: Supports Kontrol S-Series MK3 and Massive with NKS2.
• Expanded File Format Support: Import MP3, MP4, FLAC, and OGG. Export to MP3.
• Accessibility Improvements: Improved accessibility for visually impaired users.
• Ableton Link over USB: Supports standalone use without Wi-Fi.
• Better overall performance and lower CPU usage.

What's new in Maschine+ 1.6.1

This release focuses on stability, critical bug fixes, and compatibility improvements for Maschine 2 on Maschine+ - laying important groundwork ahead of the upcoming Maschine 3 (on Maschine+) update.

For users planning to stay on Maschine 2 (on Maschine+) , we’ve addressed a number of long-standing issues you’ve flagged to ensure a smoother, more reliable experience.

Key updates in 1.6.1:

• System-level improvements including a kernel upgrade
• Sample rate and buffer size settings are now adjustable to improve compatibility with a wider range of USB audio class-compliant interfaces. (Note: Raising the buffer size does not reduce CPU usage, which remains optimized for real-time pad performance.)
• New effect compatibility: Maschine+ now supports the Mod and Crush Pack effects - Freak, Dirt, Flair, Bite, and Choral. (Note: You must own a valid license in your account for them to appear in the Library tab.)
• Instrument upgrade: Maschine+ now supports Massive 1.7, bringing improved compatibility and NKS 2 support.

Added & Improved

• Improved external audio interfaces compatibility and stability
• User adjustable sample rate and buffer size
• Support for Mod & Crush pack effects (Freak, Dirt, Flair, Bite, and Choral)
• Updated Massive to 1.7.0 compatibility and NKS 2 support

Fixed

• Internal system updates for stability and performance improvements
• Cross platform support for presets:
  - Reaktor presets saved on the Maschine+ not loading on Maschine desktop.
  - Massive presets saved on Maschine desktop not loading the Maschine+.

How to update

1. Connect your Maschine+ to Wi-Fi.
2. Press the Settings button and go to the System page.
3. Press Soft Button 8 to install the update.