Native Instruments Maschine Mikro & Komplete Audio 6 Bundle

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This bundle allows gives you the powerful combination of the Komplete Audio 6 USB Interface and the new Maschine Mikro.

Bundle Includes:

• Native Instruments Maschine Mikro
• Native Instruments Komplete 6 Audio Interface

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro

MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect entry into the world of MASCHINE. This latest addition to the family has the same responsive pads, the same software and the same 6 GB+ library as its big brother, but it's even more portable - the perfect tactile addition to any production setup, on stage or in the studio.

MASCHINE MIKRO is a professional music production tool, combining the flexibility of software with the immediacy of hardware. Create rhythms, bass lines, chords and melodies, and build tracks on-the-fly with the intuitive, clip-based sequencer. MASCHINE MIKRO also gives you a high-performance sampler, professional effects and full support for VST and Audio Units plug-ins. What's more, you can also run MASCHINE MIKRO as a plug-in in your DAW.

Pro Production and Performance

If you are a user of iMASCHINE - NI's on-the-go beat sketchpad for the iPhone and iPod Touch - you can import your iMASCHINE projects to MASCHINE MIKRO to finish your ideas in your home studio. Clever shortcuts on the MIKRO hardware controller provide quick access to key functions in the MASCHINE software, which are also easily accessed via the computer's mouse and keyboard.

The Inspiring Maschine Library

More than 6 GB of production-ready samples, patterns, and effects for all styles, with drums and basses plus dynamic synth and instrument sounds - many created by renowned artists and producers - and a range of dynamic studio-quality effects are included. Select sounds using MASCHINE MIKRO's super-simple browser and start playing immediately. And if you need even more, get an extra boost for your library with MASCHINE EXPANSION.

Sampling & Sequencing

MASCHINE MIKRO is based on a high-performance sampler, allowing audio recording of internal or external sources (sound card required), and precise sample playback. With MASCHINE MIKRO you can easily create and arrange patterns using the built-in sequencer which operates in two modes - XOX drum machine step sequencer and MPC®-style live recording

Plug-in to Maschine

MASCHINE MIKRO gives you direct access to your favorite Native Instruments or 3rd party VST or Audio Units plug-ins, to further expand your instrument and effect arsenal. An easy-to-use browser lets you tag your own imported samples and gives you instant access to any sound from the extensive MASCHINE library. MASCHINE MIKRO's built-in effects section contains a powerful arsenal of studio-quality effects to shape and supercharge your sound. When working in your DAW, MASCHINE MIKRO will supercharge your workflow. It's a perfectly integrated, rugged, and intuitive groovebox.

Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 USB Interface

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is a premium-quality 6-channel audio interface. It provides everything you need to record, play and perform music, with four analog ins/outs, digital in/out, MIDI and low-latency performance - all in a sleek, rugged metal casing. The two mic inputs are armed with high-end pre-amps while Cirrus Logic converters deliver pristine, transparent sound. Upgrade your setup with KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 - because KOMPLETE sounds better.

The KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 package also includes KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, with over 1000 instruments and effects, plus software for recording, sequencing and DJing. KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 lets you experience every facet of your sound, whether you're playing virtual instruments or recording audio. After all, if you're using MASCHINE or KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, you're armed with an array of sounds in the highest-possible audio fidelity. KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 gives you the hardware to match.

Pristine sound doesn't happen by accident - it's the result of knowledge, experience and close attention to detail. KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 has been designed in-house by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS. From the custom, streamlined circuit design, through the hand-picked components to the analog volume knob on top of the unit - every part of the interface is designed to preserve signal clarity.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is designed to be flexible, with plenty of options for connecting mics, guitars, MIDI instruments or outboard gear:

• 4 analog inputs: 2 balanced mic/line/instrument (XLR); plus 2 balanced line (1/4" TRS)
• 4 balanced analog outputs (1/4" TRS)
• Digital stereo input and output (S/PDIF / RCA) for lossless signal transmission
• MIDI in/out for master keyboard, MASCHINE or any third-party MIDI controller
• Headphone output with independent level control and source switch
• Completely USB powered, with an extra sturdy custom USB socket

New chips, new audio drivers and new circuitry ensure that latency is low, and the direct monitoring option provides 100 latency-free monitoring for recording guitars, vocals, or other live sources.

• Other important recording features:
• Low-latency performance for using virtual instruments and effects
• High-quality pre-amps with individual gain controls
• Direct monitoring for live, latency-free recording
• Mono input switch for recording vocals, guitar or other mono sources
• 48V phantom power for using condenser mics and active DI boxes
• 15 status LEDs provide visual feedback for all signals and indicate clipping

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 includes a generous software package, so you can produce songs or mix tracks right out of the box:

• KOMPLETE ELEMENTS - over 3 GB of inspiring instruments and effects
• CUBASE LE 5 - sequencer and recording software
• TRAKTOR LE 2 - DJ software