HOW TO: 3 Ways To Use Maschine and Logic Pro X Together | A Beat Makers TUTORIAL

[@LordJHouse]

Thank you for breaking this down, yet keeping it concise. It was right to the point and helped me a lot. I've been watching so many videos about integrating Maschine into various DAWs, but they often seemed to be taking the long approach. This video showed me exactly what to do quickly and efficiently.

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hey. Thank you so much for taking the time to write these kind words. Explaining techniques and thoughts in a quick efficient way is always one of my goals. So thank you 🙏

[@Yahoomediaclub]

I’ve tried to use Maschine on its own but never used in this way…really like the simplicity, thanks Yahooclub

[@marksinger5954]

Excellent overview. Thank you!

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

There’s a 4th way. You load Maschine up as a standalone instrument/app and then load logic (you have to do it in this order to get maschine to play nicely with Apple’s audio). You then use Maschine as an external midi instrument.

[@MrMatisyahu]

Super helpful. Thanks for this man. Can you go a bit more in-depth and make a video on the last method, with a full track? Instruments and transitions etc.. I'm trying to find the best workflow for my mk3 & 10.6. Bless!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Thanks for requesting. I can definitely do that.

[@shrednut]

If there’s a kit you like in Maschine or Battery you can search the kit name in the one-shot section of Komplete. Then you can shift select the 16 One shots that come up and drag them into Logic to create a DMD kit. Then save it to your user patches. Much easier than trying to use Maschine as a plugin within logic and more flexible with the DMD format.

[@shrednut]

@@marv2024 was the difference that Logic was quieter? There’s quite a lot of processing added with Maschine kits sometimes and I find they bounce out very loud (unless you adjust each kit piece internally). It’s sort of the reverse problem in logic normally for me so I normally fix this by doing something on the DMD track stack like copying the processing machine or making something new involving a soft clipper etc.

[@kipperjones-rm1vw]

Best tutorial yet for Maschine xLogic! Thanks!

[@BluntWeiser]

Much appreciated, thanks fam.

[@TheOriginalMistaluv]

This was the best video for working with both Maschine and Logic, it’s the easiest and most efficient in my opinion! Thanks a lot..

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hey. I appreciate the kind words. I have an updated/newer video on using Maschine with Logics Step sequencer if that’s something you’re interested in. Thanks for the support 🙏

[@TheOriginalMistaluv]

@@BarryDanielMusic absolutely! I’m going to look for it and watch it today. I’m still kind of new at using Maschine, have a Mikro MK3, for the moment but might upgrade soon. Your videos are great. I’ll leave feedback for you after I watch it. Thanks again, Happy Holidays too you.

[@shenanigansfb]

Thank you so much for making this video, definitely one of the most helpful I've seen! The last technique is exactly what I was looking for. EDIT: I am having the same issue as Matthew Sharayko, the third method is not populating all MIDI tracks, just one at a time. EDIT 2: I figured it out. You need to be in "Pad" mode when dragging and dropping the MIDI, make sure you are not in "keyboard" mode.

[@BluEsq]

Super helpful! You helped me pull the bacon out of the fire! Thanks!

[@tendingtropic7778]

one of the benefits of using it as vst in logic is that you can listen to the drums/maschine instruments in the context of the song

[@caleb.bryant]

Love the honesty in this video

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@4BRS]

Thank's so much! Best explanation I have seen - )

[@BarryDanielMusic]

You’re welcome. I appreciate the comment!

[@itsmebougie]

this is what i dreamed of with maschine its like i still have maschine but i have a full daw and its ever better than i expected

[@Phrozen716]

Studio one has A MIDI to Batch convert Button .. does has a similar feature?

[@JustinSSchultz]

Setting this up in logic on individual channels was what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@walter1427]

Hey mate, thx a lot for the video, can you please explain how you managed to record a guitar track directly into Logic at 10:08? Or you used another controller?

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Thank you! So in addition to having maschine connected (via USB) I also have a midi keyboard connected to my computer. For that part specifically I recorded it with the keyboard but if linked to logic (or any DAW) correctly you can use maschine as a midi controller as well.

[@jcsdmusic]

Thank you. Very detailed!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Welcome 🙏

[@schwarznet]

Super helpful, thank you

[@bpm_fox]

Great Video! Method 3 safed my life ;-) The empty pattern is very important. Thanks!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Great to hear!

[@naba2404]

This was super helpful, Barry. Thanks so much! Looking forward to more of these. Thanks again!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

You’re welcome Naba. I really appreciate the support! 🙏

[@naba2404]

@@BarryDanielMusic 👊🏽

[@naba2404]

@@BarryDanielMusic Following the 3rd option: When I drag the midi to Logic, it is not breaking them out but rather consolidating them on one track. What am I doing wrong? I will love to have them on separate tracks. Thank you!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hey great question. Try dragging the midi from the individual sounds piano roll vs on a group level. Hopefully that works

[@Thisiskayz]

Great work brother. exactly what i was looking for. Thank you and have a blessed day.

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Thank you. Glad you found the video. Enjoy. Happy Beat Making ✌️

[@JeffyG]

Good point about 50% in Maschine, 50% in Logic - I don’t like it either. You use Maschine like a sample generator, then arrange those audio samples in Logic. I guess I’m doing the same with samples from my free library or Loopcloud, but I don’t like committing, especially to the beats/patterns. I more used to keeping everything as midi, but maybe that’s just a change I need to accept 😅

[@paulc8147]

Also great tutorial. Maschine and Logic is my workflow, I will be watching all of your videos!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Nice. I wish I could do everything in one box/piece of software but haven't found a way to do so that works with how I like to make music. What kind of music do you make?

[@paulc8147]

@@BarryDanielMusic A nice little hybrid of hip hop, electronic, and indie. Definitely influenced by the UK sound too! Thanks for taking my comment into consideration.

[@keeponrockin22]

This video is freaking gold!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. I should have more logic x maschine videos these next few weeks.

[@repoman5581]

This was great thanks.... can I ask your opinion ... I have just got a mk3 and was considering returning it to get the mikro... would save 350€ but would probably get most of the software licenses stopped... although most of the software and kits are not what I will really use anyway... the mikro comes with 8 gigs of stuff and this maschine mk3 came with 25 gigs... took me 8 hours to install it all and after going through it I would probably not use most of it.. would you think its better to return it for the mikro as I want to use logic for arranging, mixing and mastering... or do you see a benefit in keeping the mk3 ... also I have a launchpad pro mk3 which I find much nicer to use for melodies as there are way more pads... would appreciate your opinion as I dont trust mine :) thanks

[@BarryDanielMusic]

thanks! that's a great question. personally I too don't use much of the software that came with my maschine but the reason I'd say stick with the mk3 vs downgrading is the functionality. With the Mk3 you can pretty much start and finish a track without touching your computer. In my opinion it's a faster, more immersive experience where I can get in the flow of creating whereas the micros workflow is not.

[@tobiasantolini1052]

Thanks a lot bro! Been struggling a lot with this one!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

For sure bro. Connecting Maschine to any DAW is annoying. Glad the vid helped 👍

[@tendingtropic7778]

awesome, thanks for this. is there also a way to export the samples (not the whole audio track file but just the samples) from maschine into lets say DMD in logic, and then use the maschine midi on it?

[@fillybeats4075]

How do you account for CPU overload when doing full integration (multi output)?

[@yigitar]

Thank you so much! Very nice and informative video. Most probably i will also use as audio export methods and save the midi data in machine2. However, i would like to know how to use this device as midi recording device inside the logic pro x. I am not able to use my brand new Machine Mikro Mk3 in Midi function with Logic Pro X. I applied and tested already all videos and steps no luck. This system works normal get sounds however not able to record in Logic Pro x in Midi Mode. I just realized also that i don't have any Machine 2 Virtual Output visible under the Logic Input Port section. Is there anybody had the similar issues before ?

[@paulc8147]

Can you show how you organized your user samples in maschine? How to keep track of new samples added? And potentially how to filter out audio exports from old maschine projects that pop up in the sample library?

[@BarryDanielMusic]

I'm planning out a workflow video. I'll for sure include these in it. Thanks for reaching out. I appreciate you.

[@paulirineomontano5074]

Great video, this is extremely helpful. Just an additional question, can you use the maschine mk3 or mikro mk3 to control the instruments that come with Logic, I mean without using the drums or guitars from the native instruments software? How?

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Yes you can. In short you’ll have to configure your controller in the Controller Editor to determine which buttons and knobs control the functions in your DAW. Once configured you turn your Maschine into Midi Mode. That’s the very very short explanation but there’s a few videos and resources to walk you through the process step by step. 👍

[@AndersonMonty08Music]

This is a great video and super helpful! Thank you so much!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@MBO1991]

Thanks for this!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

You’re welcome. It was a great suggestion and while making it I learned a lot about making these types of videos.

[@JacobAndJamal]

I have been trying to wrap my head around so many of these Maschine/Logic Pro videos. I've used Logic for years but am new to Maschine. I like Native Instrument sounds, but I don't feel comfortable in Maschine like I do Logic. Ultimately I'm sticking with exporting the audio from Maschine into Logic and arranging and mastering in Logic. I'll use Maschine as if it's an external Synth or Device. I tried the 3rd step but was confused with the midi/audio syncing patterns.

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Like you I started off using logic and actually prefer the method you use too. Not just because it’s the most straight forward but it opens up CPU capacity for more mixing plugins.

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Thanks for your comment 🙏

[@renmomtha-renaissancesoul8849]

Great tutorial! Subscribing to your channel!🔥

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Thank you so much!! The goal is to get better each video. Both for the viewer and myself. 💯

[@AC-pu2eh]

I like the third option with routing but you lose all the functionality of the machine hardware with chord mode and the browser screen. Is there anyway to accomplish both?

[@BarryDanielMusic]

I haven’t figured out a way to do so. It’s just one of those compromises. My one wish is that Apple or some other company would make Logic specific hardware

[@bgliveshow]

Great video! If only all the functionality of MK3 or other Maschine hardware would work exactly the same as it does in standalone as a plug in, that would solve everything. I don’t understand why NI can’t make this happen. Seems like the LOGICal thing to do! Either that or make recording vocals in Maschine and the entire software function more as a DAW.

[@AC-pu2eh]

Right?? exactly what I've been complaining about for the past year. Machine would be great if you could run in midi mode and still have all the hardware functionality. Such a useless piece of hardware the way it is now.

[@micheltaillefer3336]

Great video. Once Maschine and Logic is setup as multi output, can you record directly in Logic using the pad on maschine instead of clicking and dragging the midi from maschine to Logic.

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Thanks. And once it’s set up you can. The thing that got me at first was not being able to use maschines transport bar…but you get used to it.

[@micheltaillefer3336]

Do you need to put Maschine in midi mode also (I think its shift control on Maschine) once all is setup as multi output

[@BarryDanielMusic]

For this video I did not. Nor do I ever really use it it midi mode as it turns it into a regular midi controller. The benefit of that is you can assign each knob and button to a function within your DAW. The downside is you lose functionality for the maschine software while in midi mode.

[@unbreakablealex2732]

Do you know how to use logic sounds with the mk3? It’s very easy with my e-piano but mk3 seems to not work this way.

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hey that's a great question! From my understanding you can not use the logic sounds "within maschine" but you enable the maschine hardware aka your mk3 into midi mode and use it as a midi controller.

[@matthewsharayko7463]

For the third method, it doesn't auto populate each midi track to their corresponding audio tracks like it does in your example. I just get one midi track with everything on it

[@shenanigansfb]

I am facing the same issue. Did you ever figure it out? EDIT: I figured it out. You need to be in "Pad" mode when dragging and dropping the MIDI, make sure you are not in "keyboard" mode.

[@guylzaccardi]

Hey there! This is a very insightful video and I know it is going to help me but I seem to run into an issue when I handle all the back end routing and then play it in logic... Looks like it isn't separating the tracks nor playing them individually and it is just playing everything on the first track...? I know I must be overlooking something but I. was wondering if anyone knew? Thank you! It would help to mention that I created the track first and then did all the routing afterwards so I am not sure if I am working in reverse here. Thanks again!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hey. Thanks for reaching out. I’d like to help. It probably has to do with how your inputs and outputs are set up. Do you have Instagram? If so you can send me some pictures and we can investigate and get your issue resolved.

[@kostasax4338]

Hi.Please tell me if it is possible to play the sounds of Logic synthesizers on the controller, do not use the Machine program? Only the controller.Cheers.Kosta

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hi. Yes it is possible. You’ll have to turn you maschine to midi mode. It’ll act like a regular midi controller.

[@kostasax4338]

@@BarryDanielMusic Thank you!Is there some kind of special key setting required or is it enough to switch to midi mode and all keys will correspond to a standard piano keyboard? Maybe you have a video about this?

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hey. Unfortunately I haven’t used midi mode in some time so I can’t tell you for sure. Nor do I have a video on it. But that’s a good idea to make one. 🤔

[@kostasax4338]

@@BarryDanielMusic Ok,thank you!I'll try to figure it out.

[@benhaim2098]

Hey bro! Do you have any video explaining how to use kontakt drum in maschine 2 ? Thank you

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hey. I do not but that’d me an interesting video topic. What Kontakt Drum Libraries are you using?

[@benhaim2098]

@@BarryDanielMusic I use studio drummer and Abbey modern drum ! Thank you for asking I hope you’re doing any tutorial on this very soon ?

[@MarcQuadagno]

At the 10:05 mark of this video, it looks like you're recording a second, multi-tonal guitar part from Maschine into Logic Pro. Can you please explain how you're doing this? I thought you had to drag the MIDI file, and I can't figure out how to record a multi-tonal instrument into Logic, from Maschine, when in Stereo output mode. Any help would be much appreciated!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Hey. That’s a great question. I actually have a midi keyboard (in addition to maschine) connected to my computer which allowed me to record that additional guitar part. But from what I remember you should be able to use your maschine in keyboard mode to do this. Your maschine transport is disabled while in logic but everything else works.

[@MarcQuadagno]

@@BarryDanielMusic Ok! I have a MIDI keyboard plugged into my Maschine, and that actually worked. I had figured this out once before and totally forgot. THANK YOU!

[@wkhatch]

Whoa, what were you doing at the very end where the guitar from maschine was recording into logic? Please expand on that, for the love of god... lol

[@wkhatch]

I found some other comments asking the same thing, so responded there. Sorry man. I got all excited when I saw that, as that's pretty much my holy grail, which has been elusive so far. You can kinda do it with maschine in midi mode, but that sucks, imo, so ideally, what happened at the end is exactly what I'm trying to get to. Thanks again; this video is definitely one of the best, and concise explanation as to how to integrate the two

[@sebastianyip8838]

Hi Barry ! Thanks a lot for sharing your methods on youtube, The third one is very useful for me , But there's one last thing I didn’t understand , how you put the midi note directly to logic instead drag it from maschine , I mean the guitar part in the end , btw your music is very beautiful and relaxable , hope you have a nice day !

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Good question. So since I set the midi in and out to “speak” with logic I can now record inside of logic rather than in maschine. With that said I do use a midi keyboard to play that last guitar part and not the maschine hardware.

[@wkhatch]

@@BarryDanielMusic ahhh. Thanks man. So one follow up question: can you also get it to record when controlling/triggering from the maschine hardware? Or does it only work if you've got the keyboard incorporated?

[@kuhliloach8842]

Why can't you just record MIDI into Logic like any other AU instrument? Does it just not work? This all seems like a bunch of workarounds which get further from the basic function of Logic.

[@edjefferson9175]

I prefer to run Maschine as an instrument inside Logic. Just wish the window could be resized.

[@BarryDanielMusic]

So true. I never knew how much I’d miss that option until using Maschine in DAW.

[@bodoblockmann9122]

There is an easy reversed process to use logic factory instruments and sounds in Maschine: 1. Create a project in Logic 2. Create a track with a logic instrument 3. Sample that instrument track with the Logic Auto Sampler Utility Plugin 4. Create a Logic Instrument track from the Maschine Plugin 5. In the Maschine Plugin create a Sound with the AUSampler Plugin 6. From the AUSampler Plugin in the Maschine Plugin, load the Sampler that you created in step 3. 7 (optional). Use the Maschine Auto Sampler to Sample the AUSampler from step 6 to make it independent from Logic. I will have no time to make a video on this, maybe you can help?

[@AntonyNorthcutt]

Ah man I was just set to get Reaper until I saw this!!

[@BarryDanielMusic]

Haha. I’m not too familiar with Reaper. The reason I got/use Logic is that it’s made by Apple and I’m pretty much immersed in the Apple ecosystem as is. It’s also great value IMO.

[@AntonyNorthcutt]

@@BarryDanielMusic This is also my thinking now. I got Apple running throo ma veins!

[@Phrozen716]

Hello I’m using Machine , Need to Purchase a New Daw… etc the 3rd example you created a template etc.. 16 tracks … Used Maschine as a plug in, The green tracks was MIDI/notes information How do convert it to Audio after you arrange the song… From start recording Vocals…

[@gcluez1]

YOU JUST UNLOCKED THE DOOR

[@BarryDanielMusic]

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