So is it not possible to use Halion, or any other Steinberg instrument, as a plug-in with NI Komplete Kontrol or Maschine software? I have tried configuring KK to look at the Steinberg directories, but no luck. Has anyone got this to work or is Steinberg just not supported? It does not show up in NI list of NKS compatibles, but wondering if there is a hack to make it work.
The added features on 2.7 are the direct result of new collaborative method of testing and developing with a community of beta testers. These users received a first-hand look at ideas and changes to the software, and were able to give their feedback and truly shape the direction of updates. Keep reading for more!
Maschine 2 software
Maschine (German for machine) is a hardware/software digital audio workstation developed by Native Instruments. Maschine consists of a controller that connects to the included sequencing software, which can be installed on any compatible computer or laptop.
The Maschine controller is designed like a drum machine, similar to products like the Akai MPC.[1] The controller is powered and connected by USB, with each variation featuring 16 pressure sensitive pads and back-lit buttons. The hardware is not limited for sole use with the Maschine software, but is also compatible with Native Instruments' Traktor DJ software, and music production software such as Ableton Live and FL Studio.[2][3][4] There are currently 8 different hardware variations:
The Maschine software is designed to be used as a standalone production studio, or utilized as a plugin within a digital audio workstation. The software is primarily based on drum sequencing and designed for use with the Maschine line of hardware controllers. Users assign drum kits, instruments, and sounds from the included library to each of the controller's 16 pads, and can manipulate sounds further by applying effects and plugins. The software also includes tools to capture and manipulate audio samples in real-time. All functions can be performed without the use of a mouse, and instead directly from the hardware itself.[1] The 2.0 version of the software added multi-core CPU support, a new audio engine, the removal of plugin limits, and other upgrades to UI and audio effects.[14]
On October 1, 2011, Native Instruments released Maschine Mikro, a budget oriented version of the hardware controller, but with the updated Maschine 1.7 software. That same year iMaschine was also released, an iOS app which brought key features of both the software and hardware components to the mobile platform.[6]
A year later, on October 1, 2012, updated iterations of the controllers, Maschine Mk2 and Maschine Mikro Mk2, were both released alongside Maschine 1.8 software. The software came bundled with a copy of Native Instruments' Massive, a synthesizer plugin. [17]
A selling point of Native Instruments' Maschine is the release of official expansions for the software's digital library on an ongoing basis.[23] Expansions are generally geared toward a specific genre of music, often containing several different virtual drum kits and instruments. The latest expansions also include presets for the Massive and Monark synthesizers, both of which are created and distributed by Native Instruments.[24] As well, many of the expansions have been released for the iMaschine and iMaschine 2 iOS apps, albeit streamlined for use on the mobile platform.[25][26]
There are a few ways you can use the Maschine Mikro within the Maschine 2 software. For starters, you can simply load up an instrument, like a piano for example, and use the different pads for different notes on a piano. Then, head to chord mode to play chords instead of notes, and so on.
If this is the first time activating MIDI mode, you may need to try this with your Maschine 2 software open. After doing it once, switching to MIDI mode should work without Maschine 2 software running.
NI software with a hardware dependency, such as MASCHINE, KOMPLETE KONTROL, TRAKTOR, GUITAR RIG and Controller Editor will not recognize the corresponding hardware devices when the AVID CoreAudioManager / Drivers are installed under OS X 10.10.5 Yosemite or OS X 10.11 El Capitan.Native Instruments and Avid are working together to resolve this compatibility issue.Follow these step-by-step instructions to temporarily remove the Avid CoreAudio driver in order to allow NI products to run properly under Mac OS 10.10.5 or OS X 10.11:
Native Instruments has released version 2.6 of its Maschine software, which adds a host of useful features including the ability to control hardware synths and drum machines.
The big change to Maschine 2.6 is the ability to send MIDI CC messages, which allow you to control any MIDI-capable hardware synth or drum machine directly from the software. NI has also created templates for popular gear, allowing them to be used like plug-ins from Maschine.
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