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.