Description
The nanoSeries from Korg - Serious Music Production in a Seriously Small Space
The nanoKey is part of Korg's nanoSeries USB powered slimline controllers; so small you can put them on your workstation, in front of your laptop, on a recording console, or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument, effect, or DJ software. Despite it's small size, the nanoKEY controller goes big when it comes to functionality. It's intuitive layout provides extremely easy operation for any user. The nanoKEY features a great-feeling, 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard that's ideal for song production. The keys can also be set to send MIDI control data, further expanding its power. A flexible MIDI keyboard controller that's smaller than a laptop keyboard.
When Korg set out to build a slimline MIDI controller keyboard, they utilized their years of experience in manufacturing innovative MIDI keyboards to create a comfortable-feeling, velocity-sensitive keyboard based off a laptop keyboard. The resulting 25-note keyboard on the nanoKEY will transmit your playing dynamics to your software accurately and expressively. In CC (Control Change) Mode, the keys become MIDI controllers, allowing you to control any MIDI-assignable parameters within your software.
The nanoKontrol features a plethora of controllers to help you get the most control out of your software for the size and money, offering nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches and a full transport section. For each of the four programmable scenes the nanoKontrol offers, you can set the controllers any way you need them. That means that you can transmit a total of 168 different MIDI CC (Control Change) messages, as well as MIDI notes with the switches. The six transport buttons can each transmit either MIDI CC messages or MMC messages to control functions such as: start, stop, loop, or record on your DAW software.
The Octave Shift function offers immediate access to the entire MIDI note range. Pitch and modulation buttons are also provided, giving your performances the kind of expression that you would expect from any controller regardless of its size.
By using the 'Korg Kontrol Editor' (downloadable free of charge from the Korg website) you can customize the nanoKontrol to your fit your control needs. It offers full access to the entire control surface for each of the four available scenes. Even if the Korg nanoKey controller is your first foray into MIDI control, be assured that you'll be able to get connected to software quickly. As an added value, the nanoKEY includes a download code for the full version of Korg's M1 LE which faithfully recreates the legendary Korg M1 workstation. Plus, an upgrade path will let you graduate to the Legacy Digital Edition software suite, which has an even more expansive version of the M1, the renowned WaveStation, and 19 great MDEX effects. You also get a free downloadable Editor/Librarian to help you create setups to suit your specific control needs in all three models.
Features
- 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves
- CC MODE button
- Octave Shift up/down buttons
- Pitch up/down buttons
- Modulation button
- mini-USB connection
- USB bus power
- Comes with USB cable
- Downloadable code for Korg M1 LE workstation software
- Free downloadable Editor/Librarian to help control needs
System Requirements
Mac:
Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9, or Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later
Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X or Apple Macintosh with powerPC supported
Windows:
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, or Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
Supported Computer: Computer with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP/ Vista (Intel USB chipset recommended)