

This article explains how to access and use the library of MIDI presets for popular devices in MASCHINE.Īdditionally, this article explains how to route the external device's audio output back to a Sound slot in MASCHINE. synthesizer, drum machine) as if they were plug-ins. MASCHINE 2 includes MIDI CC features to enable you to control your MIDI hardware instruments (e.g. Versions of MASCHINE older than 2.6.0 do not include this feature. If using a version of MASCHINE between 2.6.0 and 2.8.7 (with FACTORY LIBRARY version 1.3.0 - 1.3.2), use the zip file attached at the end of this article in conjunction with this guide. Note: Please see this video to learn more about managing VST-plug-ins on Windows systems.Note: This feature requires the latest version of MASCHINE 2 and MASCHINE 2 FACTORY LIBRARY. Click File Locations to access the location settings in the area below.


To use a custom location, we recommend creating a folder like " NI Libraries" in a location (e.g. Windows: C: > Users > Public > Public Documents.These are the default locations for macOS and Windows: Content products include KONTAKT libraries, REAKTOR instruments, and KOMPLETE Expansions. This defines where Native Access will install a product's content folder. Windows: C: > Program Files > Native Instruments.macOS: Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Instruments.We strongly recommend to keep this location set to its default. This defines where Native Access will install the product's standalone software (when available). Windows: C: > Users > Public > Downloads.macOS: Macintosh HD > Users > * Username* > Downloads.Native Access will automatically delete a product's installer after the installation is complete. This defines where Native Access will download the product installers. Please consider these factors when choosing a custom install location: Download Location AAX and VST3 locations cannot be customized since these must be installed in dedicated system locations. Note: VST locations can only be set on Windows Systems. Download, Application, or Content) to choose a new folder location. Click Browse to the right of the location listing (e.g.Click File Management to access the location settings to the right.Start Native Access and click Preferences on the lower-left.
