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. 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.

MASCHINE MIKRO comes loaded with a 6.2 GB sound library, created by a wide range of sound designers and artists.

Over 18,000 samples, including 326 full drum kits, 388 multi-sampled instruments, over 400 sliced loops and almost 7,000 one-shots for producing any urban or electronic style.

MASCHINE MIKRO combines the power and flexibility of MASCHINE software with a fully integrated portable hardware controller.

• 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

• 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), Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM

• Stand-alone
• VST
• Audio Units
• RTAS (Pro Tools 8 and higher)
• ASIO
• Core Audio
• DirectSound
• WASAPI
• Native 64-bit support for stand-alone and plug-in versions
• USB 2.0 Port, 11 GB free disk space for complete installation

This product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.

• 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