After over a decade of waiting, Native Instruments has released Maschine 3, the newest version of its beat-making and sampling software. Oh, and it’s apparently pronounced ‘machine-ah’, by the way.
The major features added to the program include stem separation, MIDI editing upgrades, per-scene tempo adjustments, and Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration. Stem separation uses iZotope’s RX technology to break down any audio file into its various parts — prime for remixing or editing classic tracks into something new.
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Moreover, the latest edition comes with Maschine Central, a library filled with new sounds, rhythms, and presets, giving you a bunch of tools to start making music quickly. In total, Maschine Central includes 103 sample packs spanning numerous genres and moods, 144 Kontakt instruments for original creations in any style, and 204 synth presets to get things started on the right note.
You’ll find stalwart Native Instruments soft synths in Maschine 3. The revered wavetable synth, Massive, is included, alongside Minimoog-syle synth Monark and physical modelling synth Reaktor Prism.
Outside software within the Maschine oeuvre, Maschine 3 comes with iZotope’s Ozone 11 Elements for at-home mastering.
Check out the full breakdown below.
On top of the new software, Native Instruments is offering discounts on Maschine hardware for a limited time. You don’t necessarily need Maschine hardware to run Maschine 3, but you’ll have more hands-on control with the software if you have a physical companion.
Until January 15, 2025, the following product discounts are available: Maschine Mikro for $199 ($50 off); Maschine MK3 for $499 ($100 off); Maschine Plus for $999 ($200 off). Maschine 3 also works without hardware for those who prefer creating on their laptops.
For those ready to make the upgrade to Maschine 3 there are several purchase options. The full bundle is $99 / €99 or $69 / €69 when updating from Maschine 2. Purchasing Maschine 3 on its own without Maschine Central or any additional software will run $29 / €29 to upgrade from Maschine 2. Finally, just the Maschine Central Sound Library is $49 / €49.
Learn more at Native Instruments.
