# Compact Beat Machines The Maschine Mikro Offers Big Sounds in a Small Size By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maschine-mikro References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/09/11/maschine-mikro-electronic-groove-composer-kicks-out-the-jams-without-killing-your-bank-account/) & [native-instruments](http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/maschine-mikro/?content=1675&page=2921) Aspiring beat makers who can't afford the big equipment will find comfort in knowing that the Maschine Mikro is a reasonably priced machine that packs an impressive sound. Despite its small size, the Maschine Mikro is a powerful beat machine because it's actually built for in-studio use and live performances. Like many of its kind, this has a [drum machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melodics-drums), a [clip-based sequencer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitap), professional effects and a [high-sequence sampler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tm4). With this, you can create various rhythms, bass lines, chords and melodies in one go. The Maschine Mikro packs than 6GB of samples, patterns and effects, which is a pretty good start for a machine this size. Still doubting how reliable this is? Watch it in action and you'll find yourself surprised at how impressive everything sounds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Beat Machines:** Opportunity for companies to develop compact beat machines at an affordable price for aspiring musicians. - **Portable Music Production:** Opportunity for the development of portable and compact music production equipment for on-the-go musicians. - **Compact Studio Equipment:** Opportunity for the creation of compact studio equipment with professional features for small studios or home setups. ### Where This Applies - **Music Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the music technology industry include the development of affordable and portable music production equipment. - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry lie in the creation of compact and powerful beat machines for aspiring musicians. - **Pro Audio:** Opportunities to disrupt the pro audio industry can be found in the development of compact studio equipment with professional-grade features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Music-Making Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-machine.md) - [Pocket-Sized Beat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylophone-beat.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Portable Miniature Soundboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seqtrak.md) - [Bright Pink Drum Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razzmatazz.md) - [Pocket-Friendly Premium Samplers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ep-133-ko-ii.md) - [Playful Music Production Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytracks.md) - [Beatmaking Controller Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-controller.md) - [Versatile Playback Audio Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microfreak.md)