PRO PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE

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.

THE INSPIRING MASCHINE LIBRARY

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.

PLUG-IN TO MASCHINE

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.

Features

INTEGRATED CONCEPT

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

HARDWARE

Clever shortcuts on the MIKRO hardware controller provide quick access to key functions in the MASCHINE software, which are also easily accessed via the computer’s mouse and keyboard.

• 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

With MASCHINE MIKRO you can easily create and arrange patterns using the built-in 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

MASCHINE MIKRO is based on a high-performance sampler, allowing audio recording of internal or external sources (sound card required), and precise sample playback.

• 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 like 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 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 AND BROWSER

An easy–to-use browser lets you tag your own imported samples and gives you instant access to any sound from the extensive MASCHINE library.

• 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

MASCHINE MIKRO's built-in effects section contains a powerful arsenal of studio-quality effects to shape and supercharge your sound.

• 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

When working in your DAW, MASCHINE MIKRO will supercharge your workflow. It's a perfectly integrated, rugged, and intuitive groovebox.

• 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

Windows
Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM

Mac
Mac OS X 10.6 (latest update) or 10.7, Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM
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.

SUPPORTED INTERFACES

• Stand-alone
• VST
• Audio Units
• ASIO
• Core Audio
• WASAPI
• RTAS (Pro Tools 8 and higher)

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

• 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

KOMPLETE 8 will supercharge your musical creativity with 27 fully-fledged products, 11,000 presets and over 100 GB of samples.

KOMPLETE 8 includes the brand-new KONTAKT 5 and GUITAR RIG 5 PRO, both updated and enhanced to the very pinnacle of state-of-the-art software technology. REAKTOR 5.6 racks up alongside MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, and FM8 for the ultimate synthesizer array. And the very latest and greatest NI instruments and effects, including TRANSIENT MASTER and the groove powerhouse STUDIO DRUMMER, are also on board.

SEAMLESS MASCHINE INTEGRATION

MASCHINE and KOMPLETE 8 together make a formidable production partnership. Browse and load every preset in every instrument in KOMPLETE 8 directly from the hardware. Use KOMPLETE 8 Effects instantly, and tweak your sound in realtime. A whole new level of hardware/software integration, and an immediate, expressive way to play KOMPLETE 8.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows
Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM

Mac
Mac OS X 10.6 (latest update) or 10.7, Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM

5 GB free disc space / 85 GB* for complete installation, DVD drive. Specific requirements vary depending on the individual program.

SUPPORTED INTERFACES

• Stand-alone
• VST
• Audio Units
• ASIO
• Core Audio
• WASAPI
• RTAS (Pro Tools 8 and higher)

• This product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.
• All products included within a single edition of KOMPLETE 8 are part of one user license and can only be used as a single entity. A maximum of three installations on three machines are allowed as long as only one installation is used at any given time. The individual products cannot be resold separately.
• KOMPLETE 8 includes the GUITAR RIG 5 PRO software but not the RIG KONTROL hardware controller. The RIG KONTROL is available separately in the NI Online Shop.