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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro mk3vsNative Instruments Maschine mk3

Summary

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro mk3 and Native Instruments Maschine mk3: 2 Native Instruments pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 16 compared specifications.

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Maschine Mikro mk3
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Maschine mk3
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General
ManufacturerNative InstrumentsNative Instruments
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20182017
Pads & controls
AftertouchNoneNone
Pads1616
Faders00
Knobs / encoders18
DisplayOLEDColour LCD
Pitch / modTouch stripsTouch strips
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-B
MIDI ports—DIN in, DIN out
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputs—Footswitch
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesSequencer, Scale mode, Chord mode, Note repeatSequencer, Audio interface, Scale mode, Chord mode, Note repeat
Bundled softwareMaschine software, Komplete 15 SelectMaschine software, Komplete 15 Select
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)320 × 178 × 42 mm320 × 300 × 49 mm
Weight1.2 kg2.2 kg

Key differences

  • Knobs / encoders: Maschine Mikro mk3 – 1 Maschine mk3 – 8
  • Released: Maschine Mikro mk3 – 2018 Maschine mk3 – 2017
  • Display: Maschine Mikro mk3 – OLED Maschine mk3 – Colour LCD
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): Maschine Mikro mk3 – 320 × 178 × 42 mm Maschine mk3 – 320 × 300 × 49 mm
  • Weight: Maschine Mikro mk3 – 1.2 kg Maschine mk3 – 2.2 kg

Both are the same on aftertouch (None), pads (16) and faders (0).