Native Instruments Announces Maschine Mikro

Berlin, September 5th, 2011 – Native Instruments today announced

MASCHINE MIKRO, a highly affordable new entry into the world of its

popular groove production system. By combining the full-featured

MASCHINE software with a streamlined and compact controller, MASCHINE

MIKRO makes the acclaimed tactile and intuitive music creation approach

of MASCHINE available at a significantly reduced physical footprint and

price. At the same time, the new 1.7 software version provides advanced

integration with the instruments and effects in the KOMPLETE 8 and

KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE bundle both for MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO users.

MASCHINE MIKRO is based on a highly portable controller that provides

hands-on control of the central MASCHINE features at two-thirds of the

size and weight of the full-sized hardware. Utilizing a single display

and a dynamically assigned high-resolution master encoder to enable its

compact footprint, the bus-powered MIKRO controller retains the

distinctive full-sized 4x4 matrix of pressure-sensitive, dynamically

backlit MASCHINE drum pads with their acclaimed response and feel.

MASCHINE MIKRO includes the full-featured MASCHINE software with its

versatile pattern-based live and step sequencing, VST and AU plug-in

hosting, real-time audio recording, sample editing and advanced

multi-effects. The MIKRO version also contains the full 6 GB MASCHINE

sound library, expandable with the series of MASCHINE EXPANSIONS, as

well as the free KOMPLETE ELEMENTS sound collection. With the new 1.7

software version, both MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO now also benefit from

advanced integration with KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE, providing

advanced sound browsing and parameter mapping for all instruments and

effects contained in the bundle.

To further complement the growing MASCHINE product range, Native

Instruments is also about to release iMASCHINE, an iOS software that

brings intuitive groove creation to the iPhone and iPod touch platform.

With four tracks, audio sampling, high-quality effects and an expandable

arsenal of professional instruments and drum sounds from the regular

MASCHINE library, iMASCHINE allows users to sketch grooves on the go,

and later transfer them into the full MASCHINE software for detailed

editing and arrangement. iMASCHINE is planned for release through the

Apple App Store in October.

A video of finger drumming phenomenon Jeremy Ellis performing on

MASCHINE MIKRO is available on YouTube at:

MASCHINE MIKRO will be available in October for a suggested retail price

of $399 / 349 EUR.

Additional information on MASCHINE MIKRO is available at

www.native-instruments.com/maschinemikro

A digital press kit including picture material is available at

www.native-instruments.com/press.info

About Native Instruments:

Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware

for computer-based music production and DJing. The company's mission is

to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions,

styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological

boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and

amateurs alike.