
As well, 3 knobs related to volume, tempo, and swing were replaced with a single jog wheel, and 6 buttons.
Maschine Mk2: The second configuration of Maschine is nearly identical to its predecessor, but features RGB backlighting for all of its button and upgraded pads. Mikro also lacked the built in MIDI connectivity which Maschine possessed.
Maschine Mikro: Designed as the budget and portable configuration, Maschine Mikro featured 16 pressure sensitive pads, but only one LCD screen, a single knob, and 28 buttons. Alongside the USB connection, Maschine also featured a MIDI input and output to connect to compatible gear externally. Maschine: As the original configuration, Maschine featured 16 pressure sensitive pads, 11 rotary knobs, 2 LCD screens, and 41 buttons. There are currently 6 different hardware variations: The hardware is not limited for sole use with the Maschine software, but is also compatible with Native Instruments' Traktor DJ software, and music production software such as Ableton Live and FL Studio. The controller is powered and connected by USB, with each variation featuring 16 pressure sensitive pads and back-lit buttons. Learn how to update the firmware of your NI hardware in this article.The Maschine controller is designed like a drum machine, similar to products like the Akai MPC. Note: The Device Updaters found in the Drivers page are used to update the Firmware of the hardware device itself and do not install any driver software on the computer.
Older generation sound cards and controllers require specific drivers which can be found on the Drivers page. These include:
Windows 10: To ensure that you can make use of the class-compliant WASAPI driver, update your operating system to the latest version as explained in this article. The operating system automatically detects the device as soon as you establish the USB connection. These don't require a driver installation in order to be recognized by your system. If you cannot find a driver for your NI controller or audio interface on our Drivers page, you are using one of our 'class-compliant' devices.