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.

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.

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 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
• Dedicated MIDI mapping software makes it easy to use the Maschine controller with other applications and instruments
• Included Maschine 3 and Maschine Essentials licenses supply a library of world-leading virtual instruments and effects