SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 10 (64-bit, latest Service Pack) or Windows 11 (latest Service Pack)
Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon (native mode or using Rosetta 2), 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
Find out more about Apple Silicon compatibility
Additional Requirements
- USB 2.0 Port, 13 GB free disk space for complete installation.
- An Internet connection and a graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate MASCHINE software. Once installed and activated, all products can be used offline.
- Supported Interfaces: Stand-alone, VST, VST3, Audio Units (64-bit), AAX 64, ASIO, CoreAudio, and WASAPI.
- MASCHINE requires activation: Activate using the serial number on the flyer inside the box.
- In case of graphics issues, please install the latest drivers for your GPU. This can be necessary even if Windows reports them as up to date.
- MASCHINE 3 and KOMPLETE 15 SELECT are provided as downloads after registration — an Internet connection and a graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate the software. Once installed and activated, all products can be used offline.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Width: 320 mm / 12.6", Length: 301 mm / 11.85", Height: 41 mm / 1.61", Weight: 2.2 kg / 4.85 lbs
SETUP EXAMPLES
MASCHINE connected to laptop as all-in-one production system with monitors connected to the built-in audio interface.
MASCHINE connected to laptop with headphones for beat making or performance on the road.
MASCHINE setup for recording with a microphone plugged into the audio interface. The headphones are plugged into the built-in audio interface for cueing.
MASCHINE ready to record an analog synth and a modular synth hooked up via the audio interface's line inputs.
MASCHINE, MASCHINE JAM, and KOMPLETE KONTROL work together perfectly as a unified production ecosystem.
MASCHINE connected to one laptop and synced to another running TRAKTOR PRO 2 via Link.
MASCHINE fully integrated into a DAW. MASCHINE software delivers advanced MIDI CC control. Create detailed automation lines in your host – MASCHINE stays locked to every tweak, pan, and fader ride.
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
- Integrated hardware/software system includes sampler, arranger, mixer, sound library, FX, and more
- 7 GB MASCHINE library with samples, one-shots, sliced loops, sampled instruments, drums synths, presets, patterns, drum kits, and songs
- 25 pro-quality studio and creative FX including filter, EQ, delay, reverb and compressor
- 2 high-resolution RGB color displays for precision sample slicing, sound tweaking, note editing, mixing, browsing, and more
- 16 large, ultra-sensitive pads make two-handed drumming easy
- Pro-grade, 96 kHz / 24-bit audio interface with 2 x ¼” TRS line outputs, 2 x ¼” TRS line inputs, ¼” dynamic mic input, stereo headphone output, 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI out; 1 x Footswitch
- 8 touch sensitive knobs for parameter tweaking
- Smart Strip for strumming notes, pitch bending sounds, performing with FX, and more
- Four-directional push encoder for browsing, navigating, adjusting levels and balance
- Powered via USB 2.0
- Seamless integration with KOMPLETE, NKS-ready instruments, MASCHINE Expansions, and the new KOMPLETE KONTROL S49/S61 Keyboards
- Classic groovebox features including 16 velocity levels, swing, pad link, note repeat, step sequencer, and vintage MPC 60/SP 1200 sampling emulation
- Compatible with all major DAWs (including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, GarageBand, FL Studio, Avid Pro Tools, PreSonus Studio One, and more) as a VST, Audio Units, or AAX 32 and AAX 64 plug-in with full multi-core support
AUDIO INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
| Line-In | |
| Full Scale Level | +18,6 dBu |
| Dynamic Range | 100 dB |
| THD+N | 0.003 % |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1 dB |
| Crosstalk L/R | -96 dB |
| Mic Input (max gain) | |
| Full Scale Level | -32 dBu |
| Dynamic Range | 90 dB |
| THD+N | 0.01 % |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.4 dB |
| Mic Input (min gain) | |
| Full Scale Level | -3.4 dBu |
| Dynamic Range | 102 dB |
| THD+N | 0.004 % |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.15 dB |
| Line Out | |
| Maximum Output Level | +18.0 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 102 dB |
| THD+N | 0.003 % |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.5 dB |
| Crosstalk L/R | -100 dB |
| Headphone Out | |
| Maximum Output Level | 29.4 mW @ 33 Ohm load |
| Dynamic Range | 102 dB |
| THD+N | 0.007 % |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.35 dB |
| Crosstalk L/R | -60 dB |
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