Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller, White

by Korg

Product Features

• Maximum Polyphony: 32 Notes (Depending On The CPU Of Host Computer)
• Number Of Parts: 8
• Number Of Presets: 200 Presets
• 144 PCM Waveforms (100 Multi-Sounds, 44 Drum-Sounds)
• 33 Effect Types

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 2 x 5 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001H2P294
• Item model number: NANOKONTROL
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,676 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #29 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Computer Recording > MIDI Controllers

Product Description

The nanoKONTROL is part of Korg's nanoSERIES USB powered slimline MIDI 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, this MIDI controller goes big when it comes to functionality. It's intuitive layout provides extremely easy operation for any user. The Korg nanoKONTROL offers 9 faders, 9 knobs, and 18 switches, plus a full transport section for expansive control. It also features a note input mode to help you lay down your next big groove. Even if the Korg nanoKONTROL controller is your first foray into MIDI control, be assured that you'll be able to get connected to software quickly. The nanoKONTROL includes a discount coupon for Ableton Live LE software. What's more, you get a free downloadable Editor/Librarian to help you create setups to suit your specific control needs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and handy, works fine, May 24, 2009

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This review is from: Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller, White (Electronics)

After hearing from others how "flimsy" the NanoKontrol is I was surprised at the build quality for such a small unit. I love that the buttons light up when you push them, and I found the faders to be quite smooth. The only problem I had was setting it up for Acid, but that was due to Sony Acid's poor help menus, not the nano Kontrol. Once I figured that out everything worked perfectly. Playing a song and mixing it on the fly was a thrill and a flashback to my old four-track days. It's so cool to be able to mix multiple tracks at the same time and experiment with different balances between the parts.

I'd say for the price you're more than getting your money's worth.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little jewel, January 27, 2009

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Rene A. P. Munoz "Rene Alexis" (Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller, White (Electronics)

Korg nanoKONTROL USB MIDI Controller
Some people say it's flimsy, cheap looking, whatever. It does the job, it's easy to set up and configure, looks good and cost almost nothing!
Korg's little jewel gets 5 stars from me.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great portable USB fader, knob and button box, August 5, 2009

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J. mcnalley (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller, White (Electronics)

The nanoKONTROL worked immediately with Reaktor, and should work well with everything else in Komplete. Like any other MIDI controller, you select the learn option on screen, then turn a knob. Setting up the controls was no different than with my Axiom 49.

Where the nano really wins is size and feel. Unlike the very unique Korg nanoKEY, the knobs, buttons and faders on the KONTROL feel like any other non-automated control surface. The action is solid and precise, but the device itself is small enough to sit on top of my MacBook while leaving plenty of room for the nanoKEY.

Connectivity is via a Mini-B USB port. Korg includes a USB cable complete with ferrite bead to keep audio interference down. As advertised, I had no trouble plugging both the nanoKey and nanoKontrol into a small unpowered hub and then plugging that into my MacBook. No external power required!

The only problem I encountered was that I couldn't get the transport controls to work with Garage Band. I'll probably dump GB in favor of Logic soon anyway, so that isn't a big deal for me.