11 Troubleshooting – Getting Help
 
This chapter assists you in solving common issues with MASCHINE and provides you with the
necessary information for getting further assistance.
Before getting help please make sure you have downloaded the latest MASCHINE soft-
ware and documentation from Service Center!
11.1 Troubleshooting
 
A few common issues and possible solutions when working with MASCHINE are listed in this
section.
11.1.1 The MASCHINE Software Won’t Start
 
▪ Check  the  system  requirements  for  MASCHINE.  The  minimum  requirements  are  the  very
least you can get by with and are often not enough for advanced use (e.g., many effects,
complex routing…). Increasing your RAM may save you a lot of trouble.
▪ Make sure you have the most recent version of the MASCHINE software installed. You can
find the latest available  version following this link:  http://www.native-instruments.com/up-
dates.
▪ Make sure that you have not clicked an outdated application alias/shortcut.
▪ Try to restart your computer. Disconnect any other audio interfaces and computer peripher-
als like printers, scanners, and the like.
11.1.2 Latency Issues
 
▪ Please  check  if  your  computer  is  suited  for  handling  real-time  audio  processing  without
dropouts.  In  general,  it  is  not  recommended  to  use  laptops  with  shared-memory  graphic
cards. You will need all the memory and processing power available for your audio software.
Troubleshooting – Getting Help
Troubleshooting
 
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