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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller

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Musician's Friend via eBay has Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller on sale for $199 - $10 with coupon code SHOPANDSAVE at checkout = $189. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Sequencer, Sampler & Multi-Effects Unit
  • 16 Large Multi-Colored, Illuminated Pads
  • Modes: Pad, Keyboard, Chord & Step
  • Push Encoder
  • Dual-Touch Smart Strip
  • 1.6GB MASCHINE Factory Selection
  • Includes:
    • Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black)
    • MASCHINE Controller
    • MASCHINE Essentials Software
    • USB Cable
    • MASSIVE Plug-In
    • MONARK Plug-In
    • REAKTOR PRISM Plug-In

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Musician's Friend via eBay has Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller on sale for $199 - $10 with coupon code SHOPANDSAVE at checkout = $189. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Sequencer, Sampler & Multi-Effects Unit
  • 16 Large Multi-Colored, Illuminated Pads
  • Modes: Pad, Keyboard, Chord & Step
  • Push Encoder
  • Dual-Touch Smart Strip
  • 1.6GB MASCHINE Factory Selection
  • Includes:
    • Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black)
    • MASCHINE Controller
    • MASCHINE Essentials Software
    • USB Cable
    • MASSIVE Plug-In
    • MONARK Plug-In
    • REAKTOR PRISM Plug-In

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Written by tDames | Staff

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Some advice from someone that deals with this type of studio gear, drum machine, groove box, what have you .... you can find this for $99 most of the time. Is it new? Yes and no. technically, used, but these are always brand new as hardly anyone uses them. They see a video, think they could replicate the video, but better, they can't, or don't have time, and these get tossed up on eBay. The one thing you must do is ask the seller for PROOF that the software licenses has been released. If they don't do this, then you're on the hook for the software, which is over $100 I think. This hardware is also pretty old I think. Been out now a good few years.
I deal with pro audio and gear too however for a native Maschine branded controller it isn't going to get much cheaper than this. You can find similar equipment for $99 without the maschine branding that does with this does, yes.

. To each their own. I think this is a pretty decent deal for entry level Maschine branded controller

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Beats the previous lowest price from my previous FPD
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Quote from Tuckin :
$161 at this site

https://vintageking.com/native-in...l-open-box
This is a demo item, i.e. customer return. The eBay deal is new from a highly reputable dealer.
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Some advice from someone that deals with this type of studio gear, drum machine, groove box, what have you .... you can find this for $99 most of the time. Is it new? Yes and no. technically, used, but these are always brand new as hardly anyone uses them. They see a video, think they could replicate the video, but better, they can't, or don't have time, and these get tossed up on eBay. The one thing you must do is ask the seller for PROOF that the software licenses has been released. If they don't do this, then you're on the hook for the software, which is over $100 I think. This hardware is also pretty old I think. Been out now a good few years.
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Quote from TomKansasCity68 :
Some advice from someone that deals with this type of studio gear, drum machine, groove box, what have you .... you can find this for $99 most of the time. Is it new? Yes and no. technically, used, but these are always brand new as hardly anyone uses them. They see a video, think they could replicate the video, but better, they can't, or don't have time, and these get tossed up on eBay. The one thing you must do is ask the seller for PROOF that the software licenses has been released. If they don't do this, then you're on the hook for the software, which is over $100 I think. This hardware is also pretty old I think. Been out now a good few years.
I deal with pro audio and gear too however for a native Maschine branded controller it isn't going to get much cheaper than this. You can find similar equipment for $99 without the maschine branding that does with this does, yes.

. To each their own. I think this is a pretty decent deal for entry level Maschine branded controller
Last edited by joshownsyouall March 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM.
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Quote from TomKansasCity68 :
Some advice from someone that deals with this type of studio gear, drum machine, groove box, what have you .... you can find this for $99 most of the time. Is it new? Yes and no. technically, used, but these are always brand new as hardly anyone uses them. They see a video, think they could replicate the video, but better, they can't, or don't have time, and these get tossed up on eBay. The one thing you must do is ask the seller for PROOF that the software licenses has been released. If they don't do this, then you're on the hook for the software, which is over $100 I think. This hardware is also pretty old I think. Been out now a good few years.
That's sort of not true, you can submit a support ticket and NI will move the hardware/software to your account. Haven't had an issue with this on my used Maschine stuff. Now, have people been denied....probably. Small risk that they don't I suppose.
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Quote from Tuckin :
$161 at this site https://vintageking.com/native-in...l-open-box
Are they the same product?

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Is the software the advantage of this over the cheaper Novation launchpad? I have the Novation and the "worst" thing is just mapping and mapping for all setups. I still don't have it all set up, but if this saves steps in Ableton or Serato, maybe it's worth the time/money tradeoff
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michaelbrent
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I underestimated how much I would love this little maschine. I definitely recommend it
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CrouchingCanine
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Is it worth it without the software? I'm looking for a pad controller for koala and will not use the software.
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Quote from CrouchingCanine :
Is it worth it without the software? I'm looking for a par controller for koala and will not use the software.

Nah not worth it. It's brick without software. Might as well get novation stuff for that use.

Though, you can find machine software somewhere online Smilie
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Quote from Tuckin :
$161 at this site

https://vintageking.com/native-in...l-open-box [vintageking.com]
For Maschine gear, you absolutely need the software. It's a very basic MIDI controller without it. No reason to pay the premium for this brand if you aren't using their tools.

You get the software free with the device, but it's $99 without it. I would not go used or even open box for their stuff because you are rolling the dice that the software keys are included and unused. If you have to buy the software, you will have spent more than new.

If you just want a cheap MIDI drum pad, Presonus Atom are like $50 used.

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enderspawn
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If you buy a used Maschine with no software license, and the original owner won't or can't transfer the license to you, Native Instruments has a software-only license they will point you to that was $69 when I bought it.
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luminous
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Company won't support it once the new one drops so plan on getting rid of this the next time you have to get a new laptop.

Can't get any software or drivers for MK1. Can't even get midi functions to work on a 2023 MacBook. It's now a light box.

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Can someone explain what this can be used for in plain english 101? Thank you.

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