Native Instruments Maschine Mikro mk2 is an USB controller and groove station in one hardware device. So basically the Maschine Mikro ist the more handy version of the NI Maschine hardware controllers which means that this device comes with the same multicolor pads, buttons, effect plugins and software products. Noteworthy is for example the included Native Instruments Komplete Select software that provides 6GB of souds, loops and samples. Used as an instrument the Maschine Mikro mkII lets you create drumloops, beats or basslines in a very short time. As an professional instrument and controller it can be used with most DAWs and suits in live performances, as well as in homerecording and studiorecording applications.