Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller, 25707

The Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller was $269 when we checked it on 2026-10-19. That is the median of the 6 prices we have recorded for it. Best for: Beatmakers who want a full 16-pad drum kit under their fingers and a sampler built around it, running inside the DAW they already use.

MASCHINE MIKRO is the perfect first step for music producers already using a DAW to get hands on with their creative process, letting them tap out beats and melodies, and quickly build up loops and track ideas.

Why we picked it

Best for: Beatmakers who want a full 16-pad drum kit under their fingers and a sampler built around it, running inside the DAW they already use.

16 large pads in a 4x4 grid, a Smart Strip for rolls and bends, and Maschine software that loads as a plugin, for $269.

What we like

+ 16 larger pads in the standard 4x4 drum layout
+ Pad, Keyboard, Chord and Step modes on dedicated buttons
+ Maschine runs as a plugin inside Logic, Ableton and FL Studio
+ Tracked as low as $249, so sale timing pays off

Watch outs

- Needs a computer running Maschine software
- No pad pressure listed by Native Instruments
- Small screen and one encoder push editing back to the laptop

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller price history

6 weekly checks of our own, from 2026-08-18 to 2026-10-19. How our price tracking works

$269.00$249.00

Typical

Aug 18Sep 1Oct 1Oct 19

Lowest

$249.00

Aug 18, 2026

Typical

$269.00

median of 6 weekly checks

Highest

$269.00

Oct 1, 2026

Latest

$269.00

checked Oct 19, 2026

Typical price is the median of the 6 weekly checks we have taken, not the manufacturer list price. Every discount figure on this site is measured against it.

Every observation (6)

Date	Price	Source
Aug 18, 2026	$249.00	Weekly check
Sep 1, 2026	$249.00	Weekly check
Oct 1, 2026	$269.00	Weekly check
Oct 5, 2026	$269.00	Weekly check
Oct 12, 2026	$253.92	Weekly check
Oct 19, 2026	$269.00	Weekly check

About this item

Compact, music production instrument that integrates powerful software with tactile, responsive hardware
Four ways to input sound using the 16 pads – drum in pad mode, play melodies in Keyboard mode, create chord progressions in Chord mode, and program in a classic step-sequencer style from Step mode
Software - use on its own or as a VST, Audio Unit, or AAX plug-in in all major DAWs (including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and FL Studio)
1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection with samples, one-shots, loops, sample instruments, presets, patterns, drum kits, and songs
Powered via USB 2.0. System Requirements- macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM. Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 64-bit only), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4GB RAM. USB 2.0 Port, 3 GB fr

Details

Connectivity Technology: USB
Compatible Devices: USB-compatible devices
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 12.6"D x 6.9"W x 1.7"H
Item Weight: 1.12 kg
Material Type: Metal
Outer Material: Metal
Brand Name: Native Instruments

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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller: common questions

Is the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller worth it?

16 large pads in a 4x4 grid, a Smart Strip for rolls and bends, and Maschine software that loads as a plugin, for $269. Its Amazon listing shows 4.4 out of 5 stars across 1,604 ratings, which is the retailer's figure and not our verdict.

How much does the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller cost?

The Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller was $269 when we checked it on 2026-10-19. Prices change often, so the live retailer link carries the current number.

Is now a good time to buy the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller?

At $269 the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller is near the median of the 6 prices we have recorded for it. The lowest we have seen is $249 on 2026-08-18, so waiting for a repeat of that would save roughly $20.

What is the lowest price the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller has been?

The lowest price on our record for the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3 Drum Controller is $249 on 2026-08-18, and the highest is $269 on 2026-10-01. That record is 6 weekly checks we took ourselves.