Native Instruments Maschine Setup Guide

The MIDI sockets on the rear panel of the MASCHINE controller.
To connect your external MIDI equipment:
1. Connect the device receiving MIDI signals to the MIDI OUT socket on the rear panel of
the MASCHINE controller using a 5-pin DIN MIDI jack.
2. Connect the device sending MIDI signals to the MIDI IN socket on the rear panel of MA-
SCHINE controller using a 5-pin DIN MIDI jack.
→ The MIDI equipment is connected.
Depending on your use case, additional configuration is required in the software:
▪ If MASCHINE is running as a stand-alone application, you need to activate the correspond-
ing MIDI inputs and outputs of your MASCHINE controller on the MIDI page of the Prefer-
ences.
▪ If MASCHINE is running as a plug-in in a host, the MIDI configuration is managed by the
host.
Setting Up MASCHINE
Setup Examples
MASCHINE - Setup Guide - 21

Native Instruments Maschine Specifications

General

Weight	4.85 lbs (2.2 kg)
Pads	16 velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch
Connectivity	USB, MIDI In/Out
Software	Maschine Software
Compatibility	Mac and PC
Power Supply	USB powered
Audio Interface	No built-in audio interface
Sequencer	Yes, pattern-based sequencer
Sampling	Yes, integrated sampler
Effects	Yes, includes a variety of effects
Encoders	8 knobs with LED ring indicators
DAW Integration	Yes, works as a plugin within most major DAWs