Try my templates. I've got Maschine working seamlessly in Reaper, to where I can record into Maschine or Reaper, even with note repeat, without ever using MIDI mode. Tell me what you think in the thread if you do (good or bad).
https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=194950
Transport controls are enabled in the NI Controller Editor, but the implementation sucks, as it removes function of the erase button.