Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) - Manual (Page 86)

1. Start the stand-alone version of the MASCHINE software.
2. In the File menu click on Manage Products… .
3. Click on Add a serial in the top-left corner of Native Access.
4. Enter the serial number of the instrument and click ADD SERIAL .
5. Click BROWSE and open the folder containing the instrument files in the file dialog.
6. Click on INSTALL to add the instrument to your MASCHINE Library.
→ The instrument is installed. MASCHINE automatically scans for the new content and adds
it to the MASCHINE Browser.
The MASCHINE, and KOMPLETE KONTROL Libraries, and the KONTAKT Browser reference the in-
strument files contained in the folder. It is recommended to not delete or move the folder after-
wards, or otherwise MASCHINE, KOMPLETE KONTROL, and KONTAKT will not be able to find the
instrument files. If an instrument cannot be found, use the
Rescan function on the Preferences’
Library page to update the Library with the correct folder location (see section ↑ 3.6.5, Preferences
– Library Page ).
3.5 Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode
You can run the MASCHINE software as a stand-alone application or integrate it into your fa-
vorite host by loading it as a plug-in. The MASCHINE software is available in the VST, Audio
Unit, and AAX plug-in formats. For further information on plug-in compatibility and for a de-
tailed description of how to use plug-ins in your host, please refer to the documentation in-
cluded with your host software.
3.5.1 Differences between Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode
Transport Functions
The most noticeable difference between the stand-alone and plug-in mode of MASCHINE re-
lates to the interaction with MASCHINE’s sequencer. Indeed, when MASCHINE is used as a
plug-in within a host sequencer software (e.g., Cubase or Pro Tools), MASCHINE’s sequencer
is exclusively controlled by the host application: you cannot, e.g., manually start, stop or re-
Basic Concepts
Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode
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