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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller
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Brand | Native Instruments |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Compact |
Product Dimensions | 14.2"D x 8.1"W x 3.2"H |
Item Weight | 1.1 Kilograms |
About this item
- Compact, music production instrument that integrates powerful software with tactile, responsive hardware
- Four ways to input sound using the 16 pads – drum in pad mode, play melodies in Keyboard mode, create chord progressions in Chord mode, and program in a classic step-sequencer style from Step mode
- Software - use on its own or as a VST, Audio Unit, or AAX plug-in in all major DAWs (including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and FL Studio).An Internet connection and a graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate MASCHINE software. Once installed and activated, all products can be used offline
- 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection with samples, one-shots, loops, sample instruments, presets, patterns, drum kits, and songs
- Powered via USB 2.0. System Requirements- macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM. Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 64-bit only), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4GB RAM. USB 2.0 Port, 3 GB free disk space for Maschine Essentials (full Maschine software plus 1.6 GB Maschine Factory Selection), 1 GB free disk space for Massive, Monark and Reaktor Prism
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Quality of material | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | — | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | — |
Easy to use | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | — | 3.7 | 4.1 |
For beginners | — | — | 3.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | — | — | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
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hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
model year | 2018 | 2017 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | — |
weight | 1.1 kilograms | 4.85 pounds | 810 grams | 0.86 pounds | 1.5 pounds | 1060 grams |
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.42 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 6.9 x 12.6 x 1.7 inches |
ASIN | B07GY8C68J |
Item model number | 25707 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,580 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #35 in DJ Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 6, 2018 |
Connector Type | USB |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Musical Style | Electronic |
Standing screen display size | 1.5 |
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Product Description
MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect first step for music producers already using a DAW to get hands on with their creative process, letting them tap out beats and melodies, and quickly build up loops and track ideas.
From the manufacturer
SMALL SIZE. SERIOUS TOOLS.
STUDIO FX
24 effects for polishing your music. Plus creative tools like Grain-Delay, Ice Verb, and Freq Shifter for adding color to your sounds.
VARIATION
Variation lets you generate random patterns at the press of a button, for a quick way to build up tracks or inject unpredictability.
USB POWERED
Create wherever you feel inspired. MASCHINE MIKRO is USB-powered for maximum portability.
LOCK BUTTON
Freeze your track parameter settings with Lock, leaving you free to go wild with FX, or any other sound parameter, and try out ideas.
BASS AND DRUM SYNTHS
Create your own drum sounds with the flexible Drum Synth, and dial in rich, studio-ready bass tones with Bass Synth – exclusives to MASCHINE.
PERFORM FX
Eight creative effects for enlivening your sounds, including Stutter, Burst Echo, Scratcher, and Flanger – perform with them using the Smart Strip.
AUDIO PLUG-IN
Record, load, and swap loops as they automatically adjust to your project’s tempo, and play loops musically, all with the innovative Audio plug-in.
ACCESS MORE FUNCTIONS
Quickly access handy functions like quantize, undo, and copy/paste via the 16 pads and the shift button.
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Customers like the ease of use, quality and value of the audio midi controller. For example, they mention that it's easy to learn, well made and feels like a premium product. That said, some are happy with pads, and portability. Opinions are mixed on performance and sensitivity.
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Customers find the audio midi controller easy to use. They say the new cords button makes things even easier, the software is more user friendly, and the workflow is much more fun. Additionally, customers say it's wonderful for beginners and those wanting to get into Maschine products without learning a new DAW. They also mention that the product is easy to set up in MIDI mode by pressing SHIFT + project and has helped speed up their songwriting process.
"...This is what works best for me.Additionally, it is easily set up in MIDI mode by pressing (SHIFT + project) and using the configuration..." Read more
"...I marked it 3 stars for easy to use because there's definitely a learning curve to the software if you're just learning a DAW and have to switch over..." Read more
"...This hits all those boxes. The Mac software is reasonably good and a much better experience than I had with Akai...." Read more
"...I want happy about having to learn a new DAW but it made song arrangements very easy and intuitive instead of recording bars you work on stages of..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the audio midi controller. They mention it's well-made, durable, and feels like a premium product. Some say that it'll increase their workflow dramatically. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The software, owners' manual and all the other documentation is well written, straightforward and do a good job explaining all the concepts they..." Read more
"...lot of machine and software just to be a drum trigger but its hefty, well made and the pads are great, perfect touch sensitivity...." Read more
"...number of different pad controllers looking for one that is compact, well built, and feels good to use. This hits all those boxes...." Read more
"...They are structured and mixed well so you can hear potential songs clearly" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the audio midi controller. They say it's well worth the money, the cheapest and fastest way to start making beats, and an inexpensive high quality drum and instrument machine. Customers also mention that the product is hefty, well made, and a great entry level product.
"...Its a little pricy but worth it. Great addition to my arsenal. I use it with Addictive Drums 2 and Studio One 5. The pad mapping works great." Read more
"...the Maschine Mikro because the workflow was so clean, oh and the price was nice...." Read more
"...It's the cheapest and fastest way to start making beats. One last note.This isn't really meant to be used without Maschine's software...." Read more
"Great beatmaking machine at a great price. Wonderful for beginners or those wanting to get into Maschine products without breaking the bank...." Read more
Customers find the audio midi controller super fun to use and the kit is fun to experiment with.
"...I love the key and chord modes that allow great experimentation...." Read more
"...I cancelled all my plans and basically lived in my room, it's so much fun to play with...." Read more
"...'s easy to learn, and works as a vst in your main daw , plus the kit is fun to use, and in my case the workflow is much more fun than the click and..." Read more
"...But overall, It's a pretty versatile & fun little tool if you ask me." Read more
Customers like the pads of the audio midi controller. They say the pads are great, excellent, and the best on the market.
"...just to be a drum trigger but its hefty, well made and the pads are great, perfect touch sensitivity. Its a little pricy but worth it...." Read more
"Truly an expressive instrument for tapping out beats. The pads are god-tier in my book...." Read more
"...Works perfectly well.The pads on this unit are great, and widely considered to be some of the best available...." Read more
"Native instruments got the best pads in the game. The software is more user friendly if you’re just starting out too." Read more
Customers find the audio midi controller highly portable, with a compact size that saves a ton of space when working and makes it easy to travel with. They also appreciate the sturdy build and the fact that it's not as bulky as other models.
"...tried a number of different pad controllers looking for one that is compact, well built, and feels good to use. This hits all those boxes...." Read more
"...Highly portable, the Mikro Mk3 has a quality, sturdy build. The pads respond well and have a great feel to them. Would definitely recommend." Read more
"Love it. I like that it’s not as bulky as the other models...." Read more
"The small size saves a ton of space when working and makes it easy to travel with!!!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it does its job well, is absolutely amazing, and very useful. However, others say that it doesn't work at all with Catalina operating system upgrade on Apple, and the hardware doesn' t work until you activate it with NI.
"...This is not how I create music but it's very useful, nonetheless.I love the key and chord modes that allow great experimentation...." Read more
"Works great when using their Maschine software, but other than that, it’s useless.Midi mode gives you 16 pads and thats all...." Read more
"...I use it with Addictive Drums 2 and Studio One 5. The pad mapping works great." Read more
"...Cash your next paycheck in and starve for a week so can buy it. It's awesome, and for the actual pros I could see this being handy when you're..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sensitivity of the audio midi controller. Some mention it's got great software and very responsive pads, while others say that they're not really as sensitive as the full MK3 version.
"...Lastly, Maschine hardware seems really well built and has fantastic tactile response.Everything is downloaded from NI...." Read more
"...trigger but its hefty, well made and the pads are great, perfect touch sensitivity. Its a little pricy but worth it. Great addition to my arsenal...." Read more
"...It still works great, but the pads aren't quite as sensitive as they used to be. So I purchased a Mikro MK3...." Read more
"...You can use the pads to overwrite the velocity of notes you have created by mouse in FL Studio...." Read more
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The Maschine software is a DAW that can use existing VSTs and any of the NI expansion packs to create songs.
Maschine software is based on the concept of building blocks for your composition...build a beat or phrase, chain beats and/or phrases and link them together.
This is not how I create music but it's very useful, nonetheless.
I love the key and chord modes that allow great experimentation. You configure your scale and base key and pretty much can't go wrong with the pad strikes. There's many different chord types and scales to choose from which really opens up the experimental aspect.
I use Cubase and Reason and it integrates perfectly as a VST instrument in both cases.
Many instances can be opened, so you can create a song using your favorite DAW and using the Maschine as an instrument for each track. This is what works best for me.
Additionally, it is easily set up in MIDI mode by pressing (SHIFT + project) and using the configuration software, the pads can be adjusted to match your favorite drum machine. The config software allows you to adjust pad colors in MIDI mode.
Maschine works really well if you have another NI keyboard. I have a Kontrol S61 and it can be used to browse and play harmonic notes right alongside the pads.
Lastly, Maschine hardware seems really well built and has fantastic tactile response.
Everything is downloaded from NI. The software, owners' manual and all the other documentation is well written, straightforward and do a good job explaining all the concepts they dicuss.
That being said, in Windows 10 it took some fidgeting to get it going, after that it worked flawlessly.
I'm very much a beginner at this whole thing, I originally just had and MPD218 and was working with Ableton. Nothing fancy just learning the ropes. I did a ton of research between the MPC's and the Maschine. The MPC's tend to run a bit more on the pricey side and this one looked like something Apple would make but with pretty colored lights.
As a beginner this made everything so much easier. Technology is crazy and it feels like cheating to use the software sometimes but whatever, I'm no musician. I've seriously been obsessed. For the last 24 I've had this thing I cancelled all my plans and basically lived in my room, it's so much fun to play with. If you are thinking about putting it in your cart but haven't made the decision yet? Cash your next paycheck in and starve for a week so can buy it. It's awesome, and for the actual pros I could see this being handy when you're wanting to make something on the go, it feels like this is all you would need ever. (Besides analog sounds that the hipsters make love to)
I marked it 3 stars for easy to use because there's definitely a learning curve to the software if you're just learning a DAW and have to switch over. Those more familiar with DAWs probably have an easier time transitioning than I do, it's getting much easier though. Thanks to this handy tool. I guess I can stop taking muscle relaxers now!
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Lovely piece of kit as ive just upgraded from the micro mk 2. The pads feel so much better and the buttons actually make sense now. So easy to use and with the supplied maschine 2 software youll be making tunes in no time.