Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO Groove Production Studio

Integrated Concept

Most software functions can be controlled via the hardware , providing a hands-on workflow

When you're working in your DAW, MASCHINE MIKRO adds a new dimension to your project - explore grooves and rhythms in a fun and intuitive way - just like a hardware groove box

Total recall of all parameters either in standalone mode or as a plug-in means you can instantly dive back into your project

Frequent software updates means MASCHINE MIKRO continues to evolve to meet your needs

Hardware

16 highly-sensitive back-lit pads with velocity and after-touch

One master knob for several software functions

One high-contrast, 128 x 64 pixel black-and-white display

28 backlit pads for clear visual feedback in the studio or on stage

Bus powered hardware via USB 2.0, plus Kensington lock

Weighs only 1.2 Kilograms

Sequencer

Two modes: XOX drum machine step sequencer and MPC®-style live recording

Clip-based concept for intuitive arrangement of your project into scenes and songs

Classic groove box functions such as 16 velocity levels, swing (sounds, groups, global), pad-link and note repeat

Sampler

Sample-length and number of samples only limited by your computer's RAM capacity

Polyphony up to 32 voices for each sound, with choke, legato and glide options

Powerful slicing via transient detection, fixed grid, or equal splits with automatic pad assignment

Destructive sample editing (e.g. truncate, normalize, reverse, etc)

Convenient import of your own samples, REX2 files and MPC® programs

Vintage Sampling Modes emulating the sound of the MPC60® and/ SP1200®

Supports up to 24-bit/192kHz audio when using a high-quality audio interface (such as Native Instrument's KOMPLETE Audio 6).

Plug-in Hosting / Komplete 8 Integration

MASCHINE MIKRO hosts any VST or Audio Units plug-ins from Native Instruments and 3rd party manufacturers

MASCHINE MIKRO supports the new 'NIS' NI sound format - browse and load the presets of all KOMPLETE 8 versions directly from the MASCHINE browser

One instrument and up to 4 effect plug-ins can be opened in each sound slot - 16 sound slots are available in each of the 8 groups

Sampler, effects and plug-in parameters can be automated within the MASCHINE software

Get started using the new hosting possibility with the included REAKTOR, KONTAKT and GUITAR RIG PLAYER plug-ins and sounds from KOMPLETE ELEMENTS

Sample Library & Browser

Over 6 GB of sounds including 18,000 samples, 7,000 one-shots, 400 loops, 300 drum kits with 1,400 patterns, 388 sampled instruments, 170 FX/multi-FX presets, and 60 demo projects

Contains multi-sampled acoustic instruments including pianos, organs, strings, brass and more

Browse and load projects, patterns, kits, sounds, and effects with dedicated shortcuts from the hardware, including all KOMPLETE 8 presets

Swap kits while keeping patterns: try out your beat with new sounds

Effects

22 high-quality effects - from standards such as reverbs, filters and EQs to creative tools like Grain Delay, Ice Verb, and Freq Shifter

Chain up to four effects at once, or select a sampler or VST / AU instrument, followed by three chainable effects

Easily use NI or 3rd party VST /AU effect plug-ins within MASCHINE, e.g GUITAR RIG PLAYER amps and effects

Studio Integration

Use the MASCHINE software as a VST, AU or RTAS plug-in inside your host sequencer

As a plug-in, MASCHINE MIKRO retains all of its capabilities including total recall and routing up to 16 stereo outs to your host's mixer

Drag and drop audio or MIDI files directly to your DAW, or drag samples directly from your computer into MASCHINE's sound slots

Conveniently bounce songs or individual patterns as 8-, 16- and 24-bit WAV files, or drag and drop them directly to your DAW

Instant navigation: Open several instances of MASCHINE MIKRO in your host sequencer and easily switch between them using a single controller

Run MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO in parallel as two independent VST, AU or RTAS plug-ins with in your host DAW - for additional tactile control in the studio