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Native Instruments Maschine MK3

Maschine MK3 pads not controlling other gear, or plug-in clock missing? Find controller MIDI-mode and stand-alone/host sync checks.

Manufacturer documented Full-size Maschine MK3 with Maschine software 3.4 on a computer. Not Mikro MK3 or Maschine+. “Stand-alone” below means the computer application, not standalone hardware.

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Controller MIDI mode: SHIFT + CHANNEL (MIDI); Manufacturer documented
MIDI assignments: Defined by the selected Controller Editor template; Manufacturer documented
Plug-in clock output: Maschine cannot send MIDI Clock while running as a plug-in; Manufacturer documented
External clock input: Stand-alone application, enabled input port; unavailable with Link active; Manufacturer documented

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Maschine MK3 pads do not control another MIDI instrument
Use controller MIDI mode and the intended template.Manufacturer documented
Maschine MK3 setup sends no clock from the plug-in
Clock output belongs to the stand-alone application or the host.

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Maschine MK3 Manual

Native Instruments · Maschine MK3 hardware · software 3.4 · November 2025 · last checked 2026-11-05

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Sources reviewed: 2026-11-05. Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.

Maschine MK3 Manual · Native Instruments · Maschine MK3 hardware · software 3.4 · November 2025 · last checked 2026-11-05

Sections reviewed: Control section, p. 13; Using your controller in MIDI mode, p. 87; Using your controller in MIDI mode, p. 87; Send MIDI clock, p. 87; Preferences – MIDI, p. 69; Sync to external MIDI clock, p. 86; Quick reference → Control section, p. 13; Using your controller in MIDI mode, p. 87; Preferences – MIDI, pp. 68–69; Sync to external MIDI clock / Send MIDI clock, pp. 86–87.