Native Instrument's MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect entry into the world of MASCHINE, giving you tactile, hands-on control for beat production, sampling and performance. This latest addition to the family has the same powerful software and 6 GB+ sample library as its big brother, as well as the same responsive pads on a more compact and portable controller. Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO makes a perfect addition for any production setup. Get hands-on with your rhythms and grooves both in the studio and on the stage.

MASCHINE MIKRO is a professional music production tool, combining the flexibility of software with the immediacy of hardware. Create rhythms, bass lines, chords and melodies, and build tracks on the fly with the intuitive, clip-based sequencer. MASCHINE MIKRO also gives you a high-performance sampler, professional effects and full support for VST® and Audio Units plug-ins. What's more, you can also run MASCHINE MIKRO as a plug-in in your DAW.

If you are a user of iMASCHINE, NI's on-the-go beat sketchpad for the iPhone and iPod Touch, you can import your iMASCHINE projects to MASCHINE MIKRO to finish your ideas in your home studio.

More than 6 GB of production-ready samples, patterns, and effects for all styles, with drums and basses plus dynamic synth and instrument sounds, many created by renowned artists and producers, and a range of dynamic studio-quality effects are included. Select sounds using MASCHINE MIKRO's super-simple browser and start playing immediately. And if you need even more, get an extra boost for your library with MASCHINE EXPANSION.

MASCHINE MIKRO gives you direct access to your favorite Native Instruments or 3rd party VST or Audio Units plug-ins, to further expand your instrument and effect arsenal. Start your collection with the free copy of KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, with over 1,000 stunning sounds, all seamlessly integrated and fully browsable in MASCHINE MIKRO,and discover even more with your included $30 voucher redeemable in the NI Online Shop.

MASCHINE EXPANSIONS are the ready-to-rumble sample kits made up of drum and instrument sounds as well as pre-programmed patterns and songs for instant use within MASCHINE 1.7 and MASCHINE MIKRO.

Currently available expansions:

VINTAGE HEAT – Warm and phat analog sounds that are both instantly contemporary and soaked in vintage attitude.
TRANSISTOR PUNCH - A premium selection of highly crafted drums, synthesizer sounds, FX-chains and rhythms for dancefloor bounce
TRUE SCHOOL - Inspired sampling, hi-tech sound design and creative drum programming for future-defining beats

MPN: 21310

• More than 6 GB of samples
  
• 16 Programming pads
  
• 28 Back-lit buttons
  
• Perfect for stage or studio
  
• Includes free copy of KOMPLETE ELEMENTS
  
• Includes $30 voucher for more NI products
  
• Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM
  
• Mac OS X 10.6 (latest update) or 10.7, Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM
  
• Supported Interfaces
  
• Stand-alone
  
• VST
  
• Audio Units
  
• ASIO
  
• Core Audio
  
• WASAPI
  
• RTAS (Pro Tools 8 and higher)
  
• Native 64-bit support for stand-alone and plug-in versions
  
• USB 2.0 Port, 11 GB free disk space for complete installation
  
• Additional Information
  
• This product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.
  
• Hardware
  
• Width: 320 mm / 12.6"
  
• Length: 195 mm / 7.7"
  
• Height: 55 mm / 2.2"
  
• 1.2 Kgs / 2.6 lbs
  
• One high-contrast black and white display 64 x 128 pxs
  
• 16 high-quality, illuminated pads with velocity and aftertouch
  
• One master knob for controlling numerous functions
  
• 28 backlit buttons
  
• USB 2.0
  
• Kensington Lock
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