We are pleased to release Maschine 3.6.
This update introduces NKS Connect support in Maschine, starting with AKAI MPK mini IV as the first compatible partner controller. Maschine 3.6 also adds a new Welcome Screen on startup, redesigned UIs for several internal modules, continued Mixer view redesign work, and important fixes for startup stability, preset browsing by category, and Kontrol S-Series MK2 level meters in Cubase on Windows.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What’s new at a glance
- NKS Connect support in Maschine
- How to use it
- Maschine performance workflows for compatible NKS Connect controllers
- How to use it
- New Welcome Screen
- Redesigned internal module UIs
- Mixer view redesign work
- Installation instructions
- Full release notes
What’s new at a glance
- NKS Connect support in Maschine, starting with AKAI MPK mini IV
- NKS Mode integration for compatible NKS Connect controllers
- Maschine Pad Mode, Keyboard Mode, Bank A/B sound access, and pinned Sound workflows for compatible NKS Connect controllers
- New Welcome Screen on startup
- Maschine demo projects and tutorial video links from the Welcome Screen
- Redesigned Audio, Poly Synth, and Drum Synth module UIs
- Continued Mixer view redesign work
- Fixes for startup stability, preset browsing by category, and Kontrol S-Series MK2 level meters in Cubase on Windows
NKS Connect support in Maschine
Maschine 3.6 adds support for compatible NKS Connect controllers, starting with AKAI MPK mini IV.
With NKS Connect, supported controllers can connect directly to Maschine and use NKS Mode for hardware-based browsing, preset loading, parameter control, and parameter page navigation.
This makes it possible to browse and control Maschine sounds from compatible partner hardware, bringing a deeper hands-on workflow to users entering Maschine through supported NKS Connect controllers.
How to use it
To use NKS Connect with Maschine, install NKS Connect and Hardware Connection Service through Native Access, then connect a compatible controller such as AKAI MPK mini IV.
Maschine performance workflows for compatible NKS Connect controllers
Maschine 3.6 also adds new performance workflows for compatible NKS Connect controllers.
With AKAI MPK mini IV, users can access Maschine Pad Mode and Keyboard Mode from the controller. Pad Mode lets the pads trigger sounds in the focused Maschine Group, while Keyboard Mode lets the pads play notes of the selected or pinned Sound.
Bank A/B sound access allows MPK mini IV users to switch between sounds 1-8 and 9-16 in the focused Group.
Maschine also supports pinned Sound workflows, allowing users to play one Sound from the MPK mini IV keyboard while using the pads to trigger other sounds in the same Group.
How to use it
For controller-specific instructions, including how to switch between NKS Mode, Pad Mode, and Keyboard Mode, see:
New Welcome Screen
Maschine 3.6 introduces a new Welcome Screen on startup.
The Welcome Screen gives new and returning users a clearer starting point by surfacing Maschine demo projects and tutorial video links directly inside the application.
This helps users get started faster, explore example projects, and access learning material from the first launch experience.
Redesigned internal module UIs
Maschine 3.6 continues the ongoing UI modernization work with redesigned interfaces for the following internal modules:
- Audio
- Poly Synth
- Drum Synth
These redesigned modules move more of Maschine’s core functionality onto the newer design framework, improving consistency across the application while keeping the familiar Maschine workflow intact.
Mixer view redesign work
This update also includes continued Mixer view redesign work.
These changes are part of the broader effort to modernize key Maschine workflows and improve consistency, usability, and scalability across the application.
Installation instructions
Maschine 3.6 is installed via Native Access.
- Open Native Access.
- Go to Available Updates.
- Install the latest Maschine 3 update.
Full release notes
Added
- Added a new Welcome Screen on startup with access to Maschine demo projects and tutorial video links.
- Added redesigned UI for the Audio, Poly Synth, and Drum Synth modules.
- Added continued Mixer view redesign work.
- Added NKS Connect support in Maschine, starting with AKAI MPK mini IV as the first compatible partner controller.
- Added NKS Mode integration for compatible NKS Connect controllers, including hardware browsing, preset loading, parameter control, and parameter page navigation.
- Added Maschine performance workflows for compatible NKS Connect controllers, including Pad Mode, Keyboard Mode, Bank A/B sound access, and pinned Sound workflows.
Fixed
- Fixed an issue where Maschine could sporadically crash on startup.
- Fixed an issue where browsing presets by category did not work correctly on Kontrol S-Series MK2 and Maschine controllers.
- Fixed an issue where Kontrol S-Series MK2 level meters could stop working in Cubase on Windows.