Maschine 3 is the latest generation of Native Instruments' flagship beat-making and music production software, designed to keep your creative flow uninterrupted from the first spark of inspiration to the final mastered track. Whether you're sketching ideas, sampling, arranging, or performing live, Maschine 3 adapts to your workflow — with or without hardware. At the heart of Maschine 3 is powerful stem separation technology powered by iZotope's legendary RX engine: import any audio track and instantly isolate bass, drums, vocals, and other elements for limitless sampling and remixing possibilities. This game-changing feature opens new creative doors for producers across all genres.

Workflow enhancements put you in full control. Set custom tempos per scene to shape dynamic arrangements and dramatic transitions with ease. The redesigned Modulation Editor delivers DAW-level precision with smoother visuals, curve drawing tools, and multi-point editing — while automation can now be fine-tuned directly in the Arranger view using grid-snapping, marquee selection, and intuitive drag-to-edit gestures. Maschine 3 introduces User Chords, letting you create, save, and tweak custom chord sets right from your hardware controller — perfect for exploring unique harmonic structures or tailoring progressions to specific genres. For Maschine+ users, compatibility with select Play Series instruments and effects expands standalone production capabilities with high-quality, characterful sounds.

The software works seamlessly as a standalone application or plugin (VST3, AU, AAX), with improved mouse-based MIDI editing tools that make full production possible using just a computer keyboard and mouse: split, join, erase, mute notes, audible previews, and comprehensive keyboard shortcuts keep you productive without extra gear. Maschine Central, the completely reimagined sound library, comes bundled in the full package — featuring presets from iconic synths like Massive, Monark, and Prism, plus over 700 drum sounds and 144 multi-sampled Kontakt instruments. Additional included software elevates your productions: iZotope Ozone Elements 12 provides AI-assisted mastering with Reference Track matching and Vocal Balance, while Massive, Monark, and Reaktor Prism expand your sonic palette right out of the box.

Smart workflow features include Bounce In Place for rendering patterns to audio (freeing up CPU and enabling new creative techniques), native support for MP3, MP4, FLAC, and OGG files to skip format conversions, and deep Kontrol S-Series integration for browsing NKS plugins and controlling playback directly from compatible keyboards. Maschine 3 runs on macOS 13–15 and Windows 10/11 (64-bit), requires an Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon CPU, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended), and 9 GB free disk space. It functions fully without hardware but unlocks enhanced tactile control when paired with Maschine Mikro MK3, Maschine MK3, Maschine Studio, or Maschine+.



Pricing is flexible: existing users can upgrade to Maschine 3 software for $39, purchase the complete bundle with Maschine Central and bonus plugins for $109 (loyalty pricing from $79), or buy Maschine Central separately for $49 to use with Maschine 2 or 3. All purchases include immediate download access. Maschine 3 is built for beatmakers taking their first steps, experienced producers chasing new sounds, songwriters crafting full arrangements, and live performers seeking responsive, expressive tools. It's not just software — it's a living instrument designed to move at the speed of your ideas.