Introducing MASCHINE MIKRO, your compact and versatile partner for making music with a laptop. Use it to tap beats, play melodies and build songs - fast, convenient and fun. Want to start creating right away? We've included everything you need, including instruments, sounds, effects and powerful tools like sampling and rhythm synths.MIKRO offers you four distinct ways to create using the 16 pads. Program rhythms with the colour-coded Pad mode for kicks, snares and other sounds. Switch to Keyboard mode to play melodies with the pads. Chord mode makes it easy to create inspiring chord progressions. Finally, use Step mode to program rhythms and patterns visually on the 16 pads in a classic step sequencer - you'll get exciting results fast. LOAD AND CHANGE SOUNDS QUICKLYFind, hear and change sounds without stopping the music. Explore your favourite instruments and load samples, projects and kits. A compact display accompanies the multi-function encoder. So you know exactly what you're controlling, while staying in the creative flow.SAMPLE ANY SOUNDFound a sample you like? Press the Sample button to instantly load it into your project from within the software. Record from your audio interface and capture from vinyl, guitar, or use any other sound in your song. Shape and polish your samples using MASCHINE's powerful editing tools.NEW WAYS TO USE SOUNDSSpice up your beats and melodies in creative ways with the Smart Strip. Slide your fingers to generate bends, strum instruments, or try even crazier things with Perform FX, such as Stutter and Echo effects. PLAY WITH INSPIRING SOUNDS AND EFFECTSThe selection of sounds, samples, instruments and premium effects that come with MASCHINE MIKRO are here to boost your creativity. Plus, you get full versions of the popular MASSIVE, MONARK and REAKTOR PRISM synthesizers, plus the free KOMPLETE START.STAND-ALONE USE, OR IN YOUR DAWMASCHINE MIKRO provides everything you need to create. It also works as a VST or Audio Unit plug-in in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio and all other compatible DAWs. Use it to build loops, then manipulate them in your DAW to quickly enhance your tracks. This powerful addition to your setup is perfect for any way you make music.STUDIO EFFECTS24 effects to fine-tune your music, including compressors, saturators, reverbs and filters. Plus creative tools like Grain-Delay, Ice Verb and Freq Shifter to add colour to your sounds.VARIATIONVariation lets you generate random patterns at the touch of a button. This allows you to quickly create songs or inject a dose of the unexpected.USB-POWEREDCreate wherever inspiration calls. MASCHINE MIKRO is USB powered for maximum portability.LOCK BUTTONLock the settings of your song with the Lock function, so you can play with effects or any other sound parameters freely. You can then instantly switch back.DRUM AND BASS SYNTHSCreate your own kicks, snares, hi-hats, etc. with the Drum Synth and add ready-made bass sounds with the Bass Synth - both exclusive to MASCHINE.PERFORM FXEight creative effects to liven up your sounds, including Stutter, Burst Echo, Scratcher and Flanger, for use live with the Smart Strip.AUDIO PLUG-INRecord, load and change loops. They are automatically synchronized to the tempo of your project and played back musically with the innovative Audio Plug-In.MORE RATIONALSometimes simplicity is a plus. MIKRO is optimised for making music with a laptop, so you can concentrate fully on what matters most: getting your ideas off the ground quickly.SIMPLEThe controls you need, where you need them. You'll find dedicated buttons to access the most common functions, explore your favourite sounds and easily switch between play modes.MASTERING MIKRO HAS NEVER BEEN EASIERNever used MASCHINE before? No problem. Whether you're just starting out or want to take your composition to the next level, we've got you covered. The blank page is no longer a cause for concern. Our simple guides, made by our MASCHINE experts, cover everything you need, from the first step to tips and tricks for developing your creativity.

With the latest generation of KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards, making music becomes a more intuitive and ergonomic experience. Play expressively, browse and pre-listen to sounds, adjust parameters, sketch out your ideas, then organize and mix your project, all with hardware that's seamlessly integrated into the heart of your setup for studio and stage.The KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware features Fatar's industry-leading keyboard mechanics, available in 49-key semi-weighted versions with aftertouch.Ergonomically designed rubberised pitch and modulation wheels with a Smart Strip offer even more creative possibilities.Fine-tune all your sounds with pre-assigned touch buttons on the main parameters of each KOMPLETE and Native Kontrol Standard instrument and effect.Browse sounds, adjust parameters, sketch ideas... the high-resolution colour displays let you focus on your creation instead of your computer.MORE VISUALWith the two high-resolution colour displays, you can easily slice samples, browse and preview sounds, adjust controls, or mix and edit your projects right from the keyboard.MORE INTUITIVEPhysically enhance your production process with an improved interface, including more dedicated function buttons and a new four-way push-button encoder.MORE EXPRESSIVEKOMPLETE KONTROL S49s now feature ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels and a touch strip for even more creative possibilities.MORE INTEGRATIONMix, edit and more in MASCHINE, Logic, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo and GarageBand.

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 is the world's first 2+2 DJ control mixer. Rugged for pro club use, the Z2 excels as a high-end club mixer alongside decks and CDJs as well as the core of an advanced remix deck and controller setup.The all-new Macro FX and Flux Mode in the latest version of TRAKTOR software expand your creative arsenal. And the heavy metal chassis, standard installation height, heavy-duty RGB control knobs and Innofaders™ provide rock-solid security. No matter what your style or how you play, welcome to the future of mixing.- 2 Independent Channels + 2 Full Remix Channels.- Rugged aluminum chassis with Innofaders™- Intuitive control of Macro FX and Flux Mode- Ttraktor Schrtach included.EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF INDUSTRY STANDARDS:The ultra-stable, aircraft-grade aluminum chassis provides an intuitive presentation instantly familiar to DJs, offering unprecedented sonic control. Add in excellent built-in audio quality and dedicated TRAKTOR controls for cue points and remix decks and your options are endless. No matter what your style, you've never had this much control.CREATIVE PERFORMANCE:For the first time, TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 adds Macro FX to TRAKTOR software. Make a big drop or make your tracks unrecognizable with new effect combos like Wormhole, LaserSlicer and Bass-O-matic - get expressive sound manipulation with intuitive one-slider action.Flux Mode tracks time as you judge cue points or looping, and lets you return to the precise moment - a powerful weapon for all creative DJs.Integrates multiple TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 and X1 controllers with plug-and-play simplicity through the Z2's USB hub, freeing up extra ports on your laptop.TRAKTOR INTEGRATIONConnect your classic turntables or CD decks with inputs on the mixer and start using timecode control on vinyl or CD. And with TRAKTOR's advanced HID integration, the Z2 integrates effortlessly with the latest generation of Pioneer CDJs and mixers.SOFTWARE DETAILSTRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 includes a wide range of software features designed to provide ultimate flexibility and intuitive, professional-level performance.KEY FEATURESFrom advanced library management to automatic track analysis, TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 takes care of the basics.SONG PREPARATION Browse your songs and find your favorites in seconds. With TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2's full iTunes integration, you can quickly access your library and playlists directly from TRAKTOR.SYNC Sync songs instantly. BPM, beatgrids and song key are automatically detected on import and used by the powerful sync engine for beatmatching-perfect mixes.SOFTWARE MIXER The integrated software mixer offers many customizable professional DJ mixer features. Choose from different EQs and filter types based on industry standards. Also activate effects modules from each channel.LOOPING AND CUEING Advanced looping features let you isolate favorite parts of your songs in perfect rhythm and change the loop length on the fly. TRAKTOR automatically stores your hotcues so you have direct access to key moments.EFFECTS Over 30 studio-quality effects, 4 effects modules and one-button macro FX offer an unlimited sonic palette designed to add texture to your tracks. You can also group and customize effects to let your creativity run wild.LOOP RECORDER Record sounds from a live source, the master output or separate channels and create original multi-layer overdubs. Then instantly transfer the sounds to the Remix Deck slots.REMIX DECKS Trim, edit and break down songs on the fly using TRAKTOR's Remix Decks. Spontaneously add a personal touch to your songs during your set by recording loops and loading sounds into up to 64 slots.

With the latest generation of KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards, making music becomes a more intuitive and ergonomic experience. Play expressively, browse and pre-listen to sounds, adjust parameters, sketch out your ideas, then organize and mix your project, all with hardware that's seamlessly integrated into the heart of your setup for studio and stage.The KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware features Fatar's industry-leading keyboard mechanics, available in 49-key semi-weighted versions with aftertouch.Ergonomically designed rubberised pitch and modulation wheels with a Smart Strip offer even more creative possibilities.Fine-tune all your sounds with pre-assigned touch buttons on the main parameters of each KOMPLETE and Native Kontrol Standard instrument and effect.Browse sounds, adjust parameters, sketch ideas... the high-resolution colour displays let you focus on your creation instead of your computer.MORE VISUALWith the two high-resolution colour displays, you can easily slice samples, browse and preview sounds, adjust controls, or mix and edit your projects right from the keyboard.MORE INTUITIVEPhysically enhance your production process with an improved interface, including more dedicated function buttons and a new four-way push-button encoder.MORE EXPRESSIVEKOMPLETE KONTROL S49s now feature ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels and a touch strip for even more creative possibilities.MORE INTEGRATIONMix, edit and more in MASCHINE, Logic, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo and GarageBand.