u/BeeGerber

Bought a used Maschine MK3 secondhand off FB. It powers on, does the startup light show, then stays on the "MASCHINE / Production and Performance System" screen forever. Buttons and pads don't respond.

The device is detected by macOS, Logic Pro, and Audio MIDI Setup, but it sends no MIDI data and Controller Editor won't connect.

I do NOT have a Maschine software license installed.

My question: Should a Maschine MK3 work as a basic MIDI controller in Logic without owning Maschine software? Or is it normal for it to stay on the home startup screen until Maschine software is installed/activated?

Trying to figure out if I bought a paperweight or if I'm just missing the software.