The latest software generation of Native Instruments’ flagship beat making and music production platform has landed. It’s the first software version available to buy on its own without Maschine hardware. And thanks to new and improved features, it’s even easier to craft a track from start to finish while refining sounds to bring out your unique voice. All without extra gear. There are plenty of fresh features like a rebuilt Modulation Editor, Play Series standalone compatibility, a brand-new library, and free iZotope Ozone software included. Let’s dive in.
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Community-requested features
Maschine 3.4 was designed to bring in long-requested features from Maschine users. The online community played a big role in this. From a rebuilt Modulation Editor that makes detailed automation effortless, to long-awaited Play Series support on Maschine+, the update reflects what users asked for most.
What’s new?
Modulation Editor
Forget step-based rigidity. We’ve rebuilt our modulation tools to give you nuanced expressive control and the most fluid editing experience yet. One of Maschine’s most requested updates has officially gone live.
Maschine 3.4 Modulation Editor
Modulation Previews
Make informed choices with modulation overlays that appear directly on the selected parameter in the Arranger. This contextualizes your decisions, vastly improving workflow.
Play Series instruments on Maschine+ Standalone
Selected Play Series instruments and effects – like 24K Keys and Drums, Empire Breaks, and more – are now fully operational on Maschine+. Say goodbye to desktop requirements, and expand your sound palette on the go. Bounce in place is also available to free up CPU. We recommend using a high-speed SD card for the best Maschine+ standalone experience.
Play Series instruments on Maschine+ Standalone
Supporting enhancements
We’ve listened to the community and have built in other long-requested upgrades. The latest of these include Point Editing, Curvature Tools, Shift-Click Multi-Select, and more.
A whole new library
Get everything you need to make tracks in any genre. Maschine Central is a completely redefined library with presets from cult synths Massive, Monark, Prism, over 700 drums, and 114 multi-sampled Kontakt instruments.
Free mastering software, and more
Bring your finished tracks to life with iZotope Ozone 12 Elements, included free. And old favorites, synths Monark, Massive, and Reaktor Prism come as part of the package too!
Maschine 3.4 upgrade options | |
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| Software update only | Already using Maschine and don’t need extra sounds yet? Then update now in Native Access. |
| Maschine 3 | Get the full package with all the sound in Maschine Central, plus Massive, Monark, Reaktor Prism and iZotope Ozone Elements mastering software included. Buy now |
| Maschine Central library | Get a load of fresh sound – Maschine Central is also available to buy on its own. Buy now |
New to Maschine?
Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s a software hardware hybrid, that’s there every step of the way from beat making and sampling to arranging and performing your tracks. Sketch and arrange your ideas, use virtual instruments or samples to develop your track, mix it, and get it ready to share with the world – all in one application.
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Spark ideas
Iterate melodies, beats, and loops with patterns and groups. Draw them in with your mouse, use a keyboard, or pair with Maschine hardware to play them in and create variations.
Arrange your track
Build patterns into tracks, arrange audio, mix levels, and fine-tune your track in Song mode. This is where those first ideas become fully-formed tracks.
Develop your sound
There’s always more to explore with Maschine. Route different effect chains, bring in external instruments, and create your own sounds from scratch using its built-in synths and effects.
Find what your track needs
With thousands of authentic virtual instruments from NI and our third-party developers you’ll find whatever sound you’re after. Plus, Expansions offer incredible quality sound packs, tailored for a huge range of different genres.
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