#Controller editor maschine mk3 how to#

This article explains how to display hidden files and folders in Windows.Ĭ: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Controller Editor Note: The Program Data folder may be hidden. By default, it is located here: C: > Program Data > Ableton > Live 9 / 10 > Resources > MIDI Remote Scripts

Go to the Ableton Live installation directory.

In our example, we copy the Maschine_JAM folder within the Ableton Live 10 folder.

Copy the folder that matches your MASCHINE controller by right-clicking on it and choosing Copy.

Ableton Live 10 must use the Maschine_JAM folder. Ableton Live 9 must use the Maschine_Jam folder.

Select your version of Ableton Live, and locate the Template Support File that corresponds with your MASCHINE controller:.

MASCHINE - Ableton Live 9 / 10 Template (Windows)Ĭ: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Controller Editor > Template Support Files > Ableton Live 9 / 10

#Controller editor maschine mk3 manual#

You can also find this manual under Documentation in your Controller Editor application folder. For detailed instructions about the functions of the MASCHINE MIDI Template for Ableton, please refer to the Ableton Live MASCHINE Template Manual PDF.

Your MASCHINE controller is now configured to control Ableton Live.

If using a MASCHINE MK3 controller, press SHIFT + CHANNEL to toggle your device into MIDI Mode.

If using a MASCHINE MIKRO MK2 controller, keep the SHIFT button pressed and scroll down to the Ableton Live template using the encoder.

Then scroll down to the Ableton Live template using the encoder and press LOAD. If using a MASCHINE MK1 or MK2 controller, enter TEMPLATE mode by pressing SHIFT + TEMPLATE (rightmost button on the right-side display).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.Select the Ableton Live Template from your MASCHINE controller:.On your MASCHINE controller, press SHIFT + CONTROL / CHANNEL to toggle your device into MIDI Mode.In our example, we are using a MASCHINE JAM and choose Maschine Jam - 1. Choose the Virtual Output corresponding to your controller (e.g.Choose the Virtual Input corresponding to your controller (e.g.Assign your MASCHINE controller to one of the available Control Surface slots by selecting it from the drop-down list.Open the Ableton Live Preferences and go to the Link MIDI page.Once the MIDI Remote Script is installed, you will need to activate the MASCHINE controller as a Control Surface in the Ableton Live Preferences. Setting Up Ableton Live for the MASCHINE MIDI Template If not present, open the Factory Templates drop-down menu and choose the Ableton Live template (i.e. Select the Ableton Live template (i.e.If Controller Editor does not automatically recognize your MASCHINE controller, you can select it from the drop-down menu in the top left.Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Instruments > Controller Editor

#Controller editor maschine mk3 software#

Start the Controller Editor software from:.Connect the MASCHINE controller to your computer and turn it on (if equipped with a power button).Loading the Ableton Live Template in Controller Editor Paste the folder copied to your clipboard into the MIDI Remote Scripts folder:.In the Ableton Live package, navigate to Contents > App-Resources > MIDI Remote Scripts.In the context menu, click on Show Package Contents. Open your Applications folder and right-click the Live 9 / 10 software icon.In our example, we copy the Maschine_JAM folder from within the Ableton Live 10 folder.

Copy the folder corresponding with your MASCHINE controller to your clipboard, by right-clicking on it and choosing Copy.Ableton Live 10 must use the lower Maschine_JAM folder. Ableton Live 9 must use the upper Maschine_Jam folder. Note: Most Template Support Files reside in the Ableton Live 9 folder, these also work with Ableton Live 10. Locate the Template Support File that corresponds with your MASCHINE controller model:.Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Instruments > Controller Editor > Template Support Files > Ableton Live 9 / 10

Navigate to the following folder, based on your version of Ableton Live:.

Ensure that Ableton Live is not running.

This will allow Ableton Live to recognize your MASCHINE hardware as a control surface. In this section, you will learn how to copy / paste the MASCHINE MIDI Remote Scripts into the Ableton Live app. This section applies to Ableton Live 9 / 10 and MIDI Control Templates for the following MASCHINE controllers: