Maschine+ 1.6.1 is here!
This release focuses on stability, critical bug fixes, and compatibility improvements for Maschine 2 on Maschine+ – laying important groundwork ahead of the upcoming Maschine 3 (on Maschine+) update.
For users planning to stay on Maschine 2 (on Maschine+), we’ve addressed a number of long-standing issues you’ve flagged to ensure a smoother, more reliable experience.
Key updates in 1.6.1:
- System-level improvements including a kernel upgrade
- Sample rate and buffer size settings are now adjustable to improve compatibility with a wider range of USB audio class-compliant interfaces. (Note: Raising the buffer size does not reduce CPU usage, which remains optimized for real-time pad performance.)
- New effect compatibility: Maschine+ now supports the Mod and Crush Pack effects—Freak, Dirt, Flair, Bite, and Choral. (You must own a valid license in your account for them to appear in the Library tab.)
Instrument upgrade: Maschine+ now supports Massive 1.7, bringing improved compatibility and NKS 2 support.
How to update
- Connect your Maschine+ to Wi-Fi
- Press the Settings button and go to the System page
- Press Soft Button 8 to install the update
Added and Improved
- Improved external audio interfaces compatibility and stability
- User adjustable sample rate and buffer size
- Support for Mod & Crush pack effects (Freak, Dirt, Flair, Bite, and Choral)
- Updated Massive to 1.7.0 compatibility and NKS 2 support
Fixes
- Internal system updates for stability and performance improvements
- Cross platform support for presets:
- Reaktor presets saved on the Maschine+ not loading on Maschine desktop.
- Massive presets saved on Maschine desktop not loading the Maschine+.
Looking ahead:
Maschine 3 is coming to Maschine+ next, bringing the Maschine 3 feature set, deeper NI plugin compatibility including
Kontakt 8,
Play Series instruments, and the powerful new
bounce-in-place feature – designed to support more CPU-intensive workflows. You’ll see continued expansion of supported NI content with that release.
Thanks for your feedback and patience – your input continues to shape these updates.