Korg nanoKONTROL2 USB MIDI Controller, Blue/Yellow

Full Description

Limited-Edition Blue/Yellow Finish

To celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the release of the nanoSERIES, Korg have introduced limited-edition finishes for all products from the series. The colour schemes are designed to align with popular DAW software, providing colour co-ordination with the rest of your setup.

This blue/yellow colour scheme pairs with the KORG Gadget – Korg’s DAW sofwate for iOS and Mac. Korg Gadget has become a staple in the music making work, becoming a prime tool for music produces everywhere.

Compact USB Control Surface

This compact and highly versatile USB control surface features eight-channels. Each channel features a knob, fader and three switches. The nanoKONTROL2 features a dedicated transport control section with carefully selected buttons to optimise your workflow.

The streamlined yet versatile design also includes a market button. This allows you to place markers at important places within your song. This can aid in chopping samples, creating build ups and even tracking out songs for live sets. The unit provides exceptional versatility when it comes to controlling software and software synths.

Complete Control For Your DAW or Software Synth

The possibilities are endless for controlling your software. For example, you can use the nanoKONTROL2 assign parameters from your favourite software synth for easy control. This allows you to get in-depth with your sound design. You could use the unit to assign the faders to the control the LFO of a bass sound, giving you the ability to create dubstep-style basslines manually. Each channel also features solo/mute/record buttons which not only help with production session but can be highly useful for live sets.

Robust and Highly Portable Design

The compact and highly robust design makes the nanoKONTROL2 one of the most portable MIDI keyboards on the market. The slimline construction will fit within your backpack with ease. It is also powered via USB power, eliminating the need for an external power supply. The nanoKONTROL2 is the perfect tool for getting ideas down on the move, to creating full productions from home.

Korg Kontrol Editor Software

The nanoKONTROL2 comes complete with the Korg Kontrol Editor software. This custom software is specially designed for use with the nanoKONTROL2. It allows you to navigate between settings and customise them with ease. You can use the software to change the minimum and maximum values for each control for added flexibility.

Features

• Limited-edition blue/yellow finish
• 8 channels of controllers, each featuring Pan Knob, Fader & Solo / Mute / Record buttons
• Dedicated transport control section
• Marker button for easy navigation
• Ideal for both studio and stage applications
• Helps to improve workflow, providing in-depth control for DAWs and software synthesizers
• Low-profile, multi-function control surface
• New track select and marker advance parameters
• Supports numerous software titles including major DAW programs
• Use Korg Kontrol Editor software to customise the nanoKONTROL2

Specifications

• 8 knobs
• 8 sliders
• 24 buttons
• REW / FF / STOP / PLAY / REC Transport Buttons
• CYCLE button
• MARKER button
• TRACK button

• Connections: mini-USB
• Power: USB bus power
• Power Consumption: USB bus power: less than 100 mA
• Dimensions: 12.8" x 3.27" x 1.18"
• Accessories: USB cable

• Mac: Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Apple Macintosh with PowerPC supported, USB port
• Windows: Windows XP SP3 (32bit), Windows Vista SP2 (32bit, 64bit), Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit), USB port (Intel USB chipset recommended)