Unbelievably flexible music creation software environment

Looping, slicing, step sequencing, MPC-style recording, scene sequencing — it’s all possible with Native Instruments’ Maschine environment! Run Maschine as a plug-in in your favorite DAW, or run it in standalone mode and use it to host your favorite VST and AU plug-ins. What’s more, Maschine Mikro Mk3 comes loaded with the same amazing content library that comes with Maschine, including three acclaimed Native Instruments synthesizer plug-ins.

Powerful hands-on hardware controller

Maschine’s claim to fame extends beyond its powerhouse sampling and sequencing software. Users at Sweetwater find that tight hardware integration makes using Maschine an incredible tactile experience. Maschine Mikro Mk3 gives you much of the same hardware integration as Maschine, but in a smaller, more streamlined format. What’s great is that Native Instruments gave Maschine Mikro Mk3 a complete set of navigation and function controls, as well as a large-sized set of velocity-sensitive, color-coded pads, so even though it’s smaller than the original Maschine controller, you still get an amazing hands-on experience.

The ever-evolving world of Maschine

Whether they’re software-based or standalone hardware, most music creation systems remain largely unchanged once they’ve been released — but not Maschine! Since the launch of Maschine, Native Instruments has released several major upgrades, including advanced sampling functions, VST and AU plug-in hosting, and NIS sound format browsing. With the jump to Machine 2.x, you get even more production power than ever before, including multicore support, effects sidechaining, a DAW-style mixer, and much more.

Features

The same ultra-flexible environment as the original Maschine, but with a smaller, more portable hardware controller
Mk3 updates include larger, more responsive pads, dedicated buttons for switching performance modes, and dual-touch Smart Strip
Combines intuitive sequencer, sampler, and high-quality effects with critical hands-on control
Includes all basic groove production features such as step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and automapping
VST and AU plug-in support lets you add even more production power to your rig

Easily find kits, instruments, samples, and effects with the tag-based browser
Intuitive automation recording and step automation editing lets you create complex sounds
Sample compatibility includes Akai MPC 500, 1000, 2000(XL), 2500, 3000, and 4000 program import
Threshold detection makes sampling from external and internal sources easy
Works as a plug-in in virtually any application that supports AAX, VST, or AU formats
Extensive MIDI I/O allows you to sequence your external MIDI gear with Maschine and vice versa
Onboard NKS integration provides seamless access to a bounty of high-quality virtual instruments and utilities
Easy drag-and-drop pattern export lets you easily transfer MIDI and audio directly to your DAW’s timeline

Type:	Pad Controller with Sequencer and Sampler
Pads:	16 x Velocity-sensitive Performance Pads
Other Controllers:	1 x Dual-touch Smart Strip
Sounds:	1.6GB MASCHINE factory: samples, one-shots, loops, instruments, drum kits, bass/drum synths
Presets:	Maschine factory patterns, songs
Sequencer:	Step Sequencer, Realtime Recording Sequencing
Looper:	Yes
Sampling:	Yes, Vintage MPC60/SP1200 Sampling Emulation
Effects:	25 Studio FX: Filter, EQ, Delay, Reverb, Compression, and more ; 8 x Perform FX: Stutter, Burst Echo, Scratcher, Flanger
MIDI I/O:	USB
USB:	1 x Type B
Storage:	3GB disk space (for Essentials plus MASCHINE Factory), 1GB disk space (for Massive, Monark, Reaktor Prism)
Format:	VST, AU, Major DAW's, Standalone, NKS
Software:	Komplete 15 Select, Maschine 3 SW, Massive, Monark, Reaktor Prism, Ozone Elements 11
Compatibility:	NKS Instruments/FX
OS Requirements - Mac:	macOS 12 or later, Intel Core i5 processor or higher
OS Requirements - PC:	Windows 10 or later, Intel Core i5 processor or higher
Power Source:	USB bus powered
Height:	1.77"
Width:	12.6"
Depth:	6.96"
Weight:	2.47 lbs.