
Year/Release Date : 7.26.2026
Version : 3.6.0
Developer : Native Instruments
Developer’s website : www.native-instruments.com
Format : STANDALONE, VSTi3, AAX
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : present
System requirements : Win 10+
- 614.6ย MB
Maschine 3 is a modern music production platform that combines the functions of a drum machine, sampler, sequencer, and DAW system into a single workflow.
Developed by Native Instruments, it tightly integrates with the Maschine series of hardware controllers.
- Real-time beat and arrangement creation
- Step sequencer with groove-oriented workflow
- Audio sampling, slicing and time-stretching
- Support for VST/AU plugins and MIDI instruments
- Built-in synthesizers, drum kits and effects
- Works as a standalone application or plugin inside a DAW
- Integration with Kontrol keyboards and the Native Instruments ecosystem.
- What’s new:
- 3.6.0
- NKS Connect
- The main new feature of this release
- is the addition of support for NKS Connect, a technology that allows third-party MIDI controllers to achieve deeper integration with MASCHINE.
- The first officially supported controller is the AKAI MPK mini IV. This means automatic parameter mapping, improved control, and tighter integration without manual configuration.
- New Welcome Screen
- When launching the program, you’ll now see an updated start window with quick access to recent projects, templates, and tutorials.
Interface Redesign - The modernization of the Mixer View interface has continued.
Built-in modules and their appearance have been updated for a more modern and convenient workflow.
Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements - Many minor bugs have been fixed.
Overall program stability and performance have been improved.
If you are upgrading from an earlier version
In recent versions (3.1โ3.6), MASCHINE has added more notable features:
– Stem Separation (separate audio into vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments).
– Custom Chords.
– Full-screen mode.
– New modulation/automation editor with the ability to draw curves and edit points.
– Completely updated Sampler.
– Deeper integration with Kontrol S-Series MK3.
– Gradual updates to the Mixer interface and built-in instruments.
Installation :
- Install Maschine 3 3.6.0 Setup PC.exe
- Run the Maschine 3.6.0 patch Patcher.exe
- Find and patch the formats you installed (VST3 or AAX)


