Can I use Maschine with Ableton Live?

For Maschine users, the ability to use Ableton Live and Maschine seamlessly could make a lot of producers and live performers happy. Now, unlike working with Ableton Push, the setup isn’t entirely seamless, and there’s not total integration of hardware and software. But it’s still a big step forward.

Does Maschine plus work with Ableton?

Switch your MASCHINE MK3 Controller to Control Ableton Live When Maschine Mk3 is defined as Control Surface Ableton Live, all you need to do is switch the controller to Ableton. This is done automatically if there are no MASCHINE instances present.

Does komplete start work with Ableton?

It is a collection of free instruments, effects, loops, and samples that can be accessed using the free Komplete Kontrol software. Komplete Start provides seamless integration with Ableton Live and includes all the best VST plugins and samples you need to improve the quality of your productions.

While Maschine can of course output an audio file of the entire project. Maschine also can output “stems,” or discrete files, for each group or even each individual sound. These can then be mixed, mastered, remixed, or otherwise edited in Ableton Live.

How do I connect my MIDI controller to Ableton Live?

If using a MASCHINE MIKRO MK2 controller, keep the SHIFT button pressed and scroll down to the Ableton Live template using the encoder. If using a MASCHINE MK3 controller, press SHIFT + CHANNEL to toggle your device into MIDI Mode.

How do I use the new MIDI control template for Maschine MK3?

If other MASCHINE instances are present (plug-in or standalone), simultaneously press SHIFT + PLUG-IN on your MASCHINE Mk3 controller to access the Instance page. Then select Ableton Live as the Instance. This section applies specifically to the new MIDI Control Template for MASCHINE Mk3 in Ableton Live 9 / 10.

How do I use the Ableton Live template on my Mac?

If using a MASCHINE STUDIO controller, load the Ableton Live Template by keeping the SHIFT button pressed and navigating with the left and right arrows (next to the left display) until you see the Ableton Live Template.