Korg nanoKONTROL 2 - Slim-Line USB MIDI Controller (Blue, Yellow)
Overview
Description
The nanoKONTROL2 from Korg is an ultra-compact and low-profile controller that provides eight channels of control for numerous software titles, including major DAW programmes. It fits perfectly in front of a laptop or desktop computer keyboard, and using a single USB cable offers impressive control while conserving valuable set-up space.
A knob, fader and three switches are provided for each of the eight channels, initially assigned to pan, volume, and solo, mute, record. The various controllers can be reassigned for use with a virtual synthesiser, for instance, to change things like envelopes or filters. A dedicated transport control section is also included.
The controller is USB bus powered, and with the appropriate connector kit ( not included ), the unit is compatible with Apple's iPad. Downloadable software allows for custom configuring the faders and knobs, and licences are provided for 3 virtual instruments to facilitate immediate music creation.
Features
- Low-profile, multi-function control surface especially useful for a mobile setup using a notebook computer
- Perfect for controlling any computer based DAW or numerous other types of music production software
- Knob, fader and 3 switches provided for each of the 8 channels
- Track select and marker advance parameters
- Marker button makes it easy to assign marks at important points in a song for more efficient recording and song production
- USB powered
- Korg Kontrol Editor software (available on Korg's website) allows the user to make detailed customised settings - for example, the minimum and maximum values for each control change message can be specified
- Functions with the iPad via Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit ( not included ), providing MIDI control using Apple Core MIDI features
Specifications
Connection | USB |
Faders | 8 |
Rotary Controls | 8 |
Transport Controls | Yes |
Jog/Shuttle | No |
Numeric Keypad | No |
Display | Power indicator |
Included Software | Yes |
Power Requirements | USB bus power (less than 100 mA) |
System Requirements | Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later Windows XP SP3 (32-bit) or later, Vista SP2 (32- and 64-bit) or Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit) |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 325 x 97 x 30 mm |
Weight | 295 g |
Specialities | Free downloadable Editor/Librarian |
In The Box
- Korg nanoKONTROL2 - Slim-Line USB MIDI Controller (Blue, Yellow)
- USB Cable
- M1 Le (Licence)
- EzDrummer Lite (Licence)
- Lounge Lizard Session (Licence)
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Details
- Product: Korg nanoKONTROL 2 - Slim-Line USB MIDI Controller (Blue, Yellow)
- Manufacturer: Korg
- Model: NANOKONTROL2-BLYL
- SKU: NANOKONTROL2-BLYL
- RM Product #: 57709