Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MKII
NI’s compact groove production studio.
MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect entry into the world of MASCHINE, giving you tactile, hands-on control for beat production, sampling and performance. This compact groove production system has plenty to b... read more
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Powerful groove production tool from NI...
this is really power production tool both for producer and DJ's. best beat making maschine with 16 RGB smooth pad...pad of this maschine is very touch sensitive. it comes with the komplate 11 select that enhance the creativity of production..it is very useful for Traktor DJ.i used it as a remix deck and sequencer..work really nice ...must have it..
maschine mikro mk2
i use this as a side controller for my dj software and to finger drum in my extra time
Not sure how I did without it
Take it on the road and use when tracking (and sometimes with Traktor). Sometimes I put SFX on it and drums on my full Maschine for more spontaneous or whatever tracking.

Yep.
Use it for instant hands-on beat inspiration, anywhere.. Sits perfectly atop my macbook pro when travelling / in confined spaces.
Owning the beat!
It is a great beat machine to produce with, with a size that gives you the freedom to take it anywhere with you and keep making amazing music. Easy and fun to use, and it comes with a great sound library to crea your own style! It is actually becoming part of my live set!

By far the best hybrid drum an synth unit ive ever used
Iam chuffed that I purchased this duo last year the drum sequencer is second to none comprehensive and super easy to use. The drum samples on this unit sound dynamic and can be edited to the users tastes it comes with a multiple effects suite where four effects can be applied to a single drum sample offers the programmer the ability to create any drum sound imaginable. Yes this maschine comes with over 8 GB off content and colours can be applied to the drum pads for easy recognition of what instrument is being triggered. Also the chord and arp function can control external vsts so opening up a wealth off possibilities. In my opinion maschine make the best hybrid groove station on the market today.

Mashine Mikro MrkII
The Mikro is controls everything I need and use inside Traktor Pro without needing to look at the computer or use a keyboard. It is fully mapped using a custom midi mapping that has taken 2 years to develop and is constantly being changed as my live shows needs shift. It also has a group/page bank that controls 3 more loops inside mainstage, and I can also trigger video visual clips in a third group/page bank.

Great for quick groove sequencing
I have the Maschine Mikro MKII for about 2 years at the time I write this and it is a great tool for quick groove sequencing and als a great live performance tool to create beats on the fly. As a VST in Ableton you get the best of both worlds.
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NI’s compact groove production studio.
MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect entry into the world of MASCHINE, giving you tactile, hands-on control for beat production, sampling and performance. This compact groove production system has plenty to boast about with 16 ultra-responsive multi-color pads that provide the ultimate feel in the thick of the beat. Its compact size and bus-powered operation mean you’re in control no matter where you are. And MASCHINE MIKRO is powered by MASCHINE 2 software, which is exploding with cutting-edge technology. Improved browsing, arranging, and sampling, plus a new mixer, plug-in strip, and exclusive drum synths. Get ready for the most responsive, fluid, and musical beatmaking experience ever.
MASCHINE MIKRO’s ultra-fast, tag-based browser gives your creativity no time to slow down. Use MASCHINE MIKRO's display screen to quickly find any project, group, sound, instrument, effect or sample. Then simply load it and go. Get inspired by over 22 GB of sound. Create your own drums with sonically outstanding drum synths, and dial-in 25 pro-grade effects directly from the hardware. Plus, you get KOMPLETE SELECT – a premium selection of 10 KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects. Get a full suite of professional sound right out of the box and control it all from your MASCHINE MIKRO hardware.
Scales and Chords
MASCHINE 2 extends Keyboard Mode with a new scale and chord engine – fully integrated into the MASCHINE workflow. Simply select your scale and start playing melodies on MASCHINE’s 16 ultra-sensitive pads that are always in key. Engage Chord Mode and play chords directly into your compositions.
Arpeggiator
MASCHINE 2 extends Note Repeat into a fully functional arpeggiator. Play any number of notes and let MASCHINE turn them into a melodic pattern. Use the arpeggiator in combination with Scale and Chord Modes and get polyphonic performances from just one key – always in tune. What’s more, the output of the arpeggiator is recorded into the Pattern Editor – perfect for post-performance editing.
Keyboard Integration
MASCHINE 2 gives you full keyboard functionality within the MASCHINE environment. Press browse on your KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard and the KOMPLETE Browser pops up on your computer screen, letting you select and load a sound directly into a sound slot in MASCHINE. Watch scales, chords, and arpeggios light up across KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Light Guide™, see the color of your sounds in MASCHINE directly on the keyboards, and get perfectly mapped parameters instantly with Native Map™.
Introducing Native Kontrol Standard®
KOMPLETE KONTROL continues its evolution with Native Kontrol Standard® (NKS). NKS is Native Instruments’ extended plug-in format that opens up the KOMPLETE KONTROL system.
It allows VST and KONTAKT instrument developers to integrate their plug-ins with KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE at the same deep level as KOMPLETE Instruments. This means that even instruments not built by NI can be fully integrated in the KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE browsers, with instrument parameters intelligently mapped straight out of the box. NKS instruments can access the Light Guide, Smart Play features, and the full creative potential of KOMPLETE KONTROL. And what’s more, the NKS version of an instrument will be a free update for existing owners.
Save On KOMPLETE Software!
If you are purchasing, or already own a MASCHINE Series product, you qualify for special pricing on KOMPLETE 10 and KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE. Unlock the full potential of MASCHINE by combining it with the worldwide industry-standard instrument and effect suites for production, performance, and sound design. These two collections of advanced software instruments and effects not only give you a wealth of sound to choose from – they also fire up your imagination. And MASCHINE Series Groove Production Controllers open up their full potential.
Specifications
- Perfect entry into hands-on beatmaking
- 16 ultra-responsive, multi-color pads
- One monochromatic display (128 x 64 pixel)
- 1 push encoder for direct parameter access
- Direct control over Patterns and Scenes from hardware
- Ultra-fast, tag-based browser easily locates kits, instruments and more
- Intuitive drag-and-drop pattern export transfers MIDI to DAW
- Includes MASCHINE 2 software, instruments, and new drum synths
- Includes KOMPLETE SELECT – 10 premium instruments and effects
- Includes NKS technology for closer 3rd party plug-in integration
- Seamless integration with KONTROL S-Series keyboards
Great hardware and software
With a bit more polish (mainly to make the keyboard and mouse work better rather than assuming you'll do everything via the hardware buttons) this could be my DAW of choice. The step sequencer is really great. As for the hardware the pads are velocity sensitive and have a nice feel, unlike the clicky on/off pads on a launchpad. You get the Massive synth vst with this deal too and a great set of samples.