Maschine Mikro, by Native Instruments, is a compact version of the quite popular Maschine, a beat-making hardware device. Its mission is to enable you to make beats, play melodies, and produce hit-making tracks while at your home studio. Specifically in this case, it targets the same goal, but on the go. Moreover, its design is gloriously and it’s user friendly. As a result, this is a flexible hardware device, one that is fast and reliable to use on its own or connected to your favorite DAW. Use it is as a weapon to trigger your creativeness with inspiring sounds and effect for any musical style. Plus, when you take advantage of the full version of Massive, Monark, and Reaktor Prism, it becomes a production powerhouse.
Maschine Mikro: Features
Its compact size and flexibility make it a great companion for any music producer. Tapping out beats or playing melodies on the go is possible with Maschine Mikro. Build your tracks from start to finish in a fast and hands-on fun way. To start right away, Native Instruments has included instruments, effects, sound and superb tools. In other words, you can start sampling and playing drum synth out of the box. On the control panel, you’ll find a small visual feedback screen that’ll show exactly what you’re taking control of. Onboard you’ll also fin groove building tools. Similarly, there’s the super fun and intuitive dual touch smart strip which gives you new ways to express yourself.
With buttons located on the control panel, you’ll be able to automate parameters, fire rolls, and arpeggios next to your basic play, record, and stop buttons. The most playful and colorful side of the Maschine Mikro is its pads. They have a great feel and have a good size thanks to the inspiration they got from the Maschine MK3. With the Maschine Mikro you’ll get four modes to get your hands warm. Namely, they are Pad mode, Keyboard mode, Chord mode, and Step mode. They all get your thrilling musical expressiveness going.
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