The Native Instruments Maschine Mikro mkII is a more compact version of the standard second generation Maschine. It drops the full-color displays and extra encoders but retains the great RGB-lit pad bank and function buttons. If you're looking to get into the Maschine workflow on a budget, want a controller for on-the-go use, or just need some great pads without the rest of the workflow enhancements of the larger models, then the Maschine Mikro is a great choice.