I recieved this in the mail 2 days ago, and i must say i am totally impressed with this unit. I programmed Reaper 3.76 using it's Midi CC message mode, and it took time using the action option in Reaper to manually program the NanoKontrol 2, to use it as the transport and mixer functions of the daw. Once i set it up (i got it programmed to 24 faders and pan knobs, plus all solo/mute/record arm buttons and the full transport as well using 3 out of 16 availiable midi channels! But if you like you can max it out at 8 tracks per midi channel, up to 16 midi channels giving you a max of 128 channels/tracks!) it worked smooth as butter. The pan knobs feel really good and not cheap, the faders have a nice feel of resistance to them like mixing boards do. The buttons light up when they are armed to toggle, i am very impressed with the quality of this unit.
The pros to this unit is that it is definitely a step up in the construction and build quality of this unit compared to the version 1 of the NanoKontrol. The added transport functions are great , all the solo/mute/record arm buttons, as well as the transport buttons don't feel cheap at all, and feel solid which is a big surprise granted the cost of this unit (59.99 as of 7/3/2011). It has a decent weight to it, around 3/4 of a pound. It looks cool too during use in a session. The controls are very responsive with Reaper 3.76. I use this controller with it's Midi CC Message mode.
The cons i have is that the scene button from version one was removed, and instead is now a part of the Korg Kontrol Editor, a program you get from the Korg website after you purchase the unit, and this program allows you to set the functions and switches, from monetary press to toggle mode, as well as set the seperate midi channels (midi channels 1-16) to switch between 8 sets of tracks(per one of the 16 midi channels you can select in the Korg Kontrol Editor) you program the NanoKontrol 2 to use. In order to switch between the midi channels, you must open the Korg Kontrol Editor and write the scene to the NanoKontrol 2 for every time you need to swtich between midi channels in your daw. The Korg Kontrol Editor doesn't take too long to load to make the changes to your NanoKontrol 2, so it isn't a big deal but some might have preferred the scene button on the device itself. But it doesn't bother me much so i like it as is.
And if you have no idea how to program midi cc messages to your controller from your daw, it might frustrate a few folk who might see programming midi into a controller a bit frustrating at first. This was my first time ever programming any controller using midi cc messages from Reaper's built in Action Option window, and once i understood how it worked (took me from openeing the package and programming the actions for up to 24 tracks of faders/pan knobs/ solo,mute and record arm buttons, plus full transport controls took me about 2 hrs tops) it was so easy to program, and i got it after seeing how it worked!
The second con is the version 1 of NanoKontrol had 9 faders instead of version 2's 8 faders. I wish they would have kept the 9th fader, due to the fact that the 9th fader could have been used as the master volume track and that would've been great. But for what i paid for it, and for what it is worth, i have to truly say the cons aren't so great to me, that it makes me regret my purchase. Matter of fact i will say that this is the best 60.00 i spent on a cheaper piece of gear and i would totally buy another one, that is how great this daw controller is.
In short, it is worth your 60 dollars, it has a sturdier build than the first version, it has a nice feel and good resistance on the faders and pan knobs and all toggle switches feel durable and better quality than the cost of this unit. I would HIGHLY reccommend the NanoKontrol 2 usb/midi Daw controller for your home studio, and even pro studio use.
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This product is fantastic and the only option for highly portable keyboarding practice!
Just connect the USB cord, and you are ready to play with a smartphone, tablet, or computer without the need for any further power source connection!
I have been looking for a portable keyboard that I could use to practice anywhere: sitting on the couch, on airplane flights, waiting around somewhere, outdoors, etc.
I wanted something that would fit in my computer bag, and would with my mobile phone so I couldn't need to wrestle with the extra room needed for my laptop.
THE PROBLEM WITH MOST OTHER SMALL MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLERS
They have mushy plastic keys that are prone to snapping off over time (do a web search to see repair problems.
* I didn't want the frustration and cost of trying to fix or replace every few months.
* They also require powered USB connections; which, for some laptops and tablets, and any smartphones, requires an additional USB powered hub connected to an electrical outlet or battery pack.
I didn't want to have a snarl of wires and a third box to balance on my lap.
AWESOME REVOLUTIONARY KEYBOARD LAYOUT
If you aren't already fluent in playing scales and cords with correct fingering, this is a fantastic training aide.
At first I found the layout difficult to play in certain scales and chords, but then it slowly dawned on me that it was due to my incorrect fingering (e.g. trying to use my thumb to play black keys). When I tried using correct scale fingering, then problem solved!
[If you don't know the correct hand fingering to use for each scale, do a web search 'piano scale fingering'.]
Practicing with the nanoKEY, it will force me to break my bad lazy habits for melody lines, runs, riffs, and chord inversions.
THE KEYS ARE QUIET
I had seen some review comments that they keys were noisy and therefore would be distracting to others in quiet settings.
I decided to take the risk of ordering it anyways, and I am very glad that I did because I found that this is not the case.
People sitting next to me in normal ambient environments will not hear anything from the nonKEY2.
It is same noise level as my touch typing on a MacBook Air laptop computer- or quieter; it all depends on how aggressively or smoothly someone hits the keys.
If you like to bang away your keys, then yes, you will annoy others in very quite places. But really, do everyone around you a favor and just STOP IT ALREADY! Learn to play (and type) with finesse and skill instead.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
* Understand that any midi devices may need some system setting adjustments on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If you've never used a midi keyboard before with your device, it might not just plug-in and work right away until you enable midi via USB.
* Understand that the music software you want to use needs to be configured to use a midi connected keyboard. So you will need to check user the help and settings.
* If your music software device doesn't have a full-sized USB port, you will need to an adapter.
* When playing along with other software (e.g. Spotify, Worship Team, etc.), you may need to turn your midi music software instrument (ORG 2020, etc.) volumes to maximum.
WHAT'S MISSING?
* Foot pedal input for sustain
This would be important for actual two handed playing performances or recording, but not necessary for highly portable practice or composing.
To use a foot pedal would required another item to be transported and stable floor space to use it.
Instead, get and use a separate tabletop midi keyboard that has full size, velocity sensitive, weighted keys.
* Korg software bundles for Android
No specific software isn't needed to use the nanoKey, but many new-player potential customers may not realize that.
In the box is a license code that can be used for limited version of software for iPad/iPad, Windows, and Mac, but nothing for Android.
Korg is really missing a large market opportunity by not addressing and promoting to Android users.
MY SETUPS WITH nanoKEY2
* Smartphone: Motorola X4 running Android v9 + Android music apps (free versions of ORG 2020, Caustic, Perfect Piano, SymprezFM) + USB C adapter
* Laptop: MacBook Air + Garage Band
Just connect the USB cord, and you are ready to play with a smartphone, tablet, or computer without the need for any further power source connection!
I have been looking for a portable keyboard that I could use to practice anywhere: sitting on the couch, on airplane flights, waiting around somewhere, outdoors, etc.
I wanted something that would fit in my computer bag, and would with my mobile phone so I couldn't need to wrestle with the extra room needed for my laptop.
THE PROBLEM WITH MOST OTHER SMALL MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLERS
They have mushy plastic keys that are prone to snapping off over time (do a web search to see repair problems.
* I didn't want the frustration and cost of trying to fix or replace every few months.
* They also require powered USB connections; which, for some laptops and tablets, and any smartphones, requires an additional USB powered hub connected to an electrical outlet or battery pack.
I didn't want to have a snarl of wires and a third box to balance on my lap.
AWESOME REVOLUTIONARY KEYBOARD LAYOUT
If you aren't already fluent in playing scales and cords with correct fingering, this is a fantastic training aide.
At first I found the layout difficult to play in certain scales and chords, but then it slowly dawned on me that it was due to my incorrect fingering (e.g. trying to use my thumb to play black keys). When I tried using correct scale fingering, then problem solved!
[If you don't know the correct hand fingering to use for each scale, do a web search 'piano scale fingering'.]
Practicing with the nanoKEY, it will force me to break my bad lazy habits for melody lines, runs, riffs, and chord inversions.
THE KEYS ARE QUIET
I had seen some review comments that they keys were noisy and therefore would be distracting to others in quiet settings.
I decided to take the risk of ordering it anyways, and I am very glad that I did because I found that this is not the case.
People sitting next to me in normal ambient environments will not hear anything from the nonKEY2.
It is same noise level as my touch typing on a MacBook Air laptop computer- or quieter; it all depends on how aggressively or smoothly someone hits the keys.
If you like to bang away your keys, then yes, you will annoy others in very quite places. But really, do everyone around you a favor and just STOP IT ALREADY! Learn to play (and type) with finesse and skill instead.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
* Understand that any midi devices may need some system setting adjustments on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If you've never used a midi keyboard before with your device, it might not just plug-in and work right away until you enable midi via USB.
* Understand that the music software you want to use needs to be configured to use a midi connected keyboard. So you will need to check user the help and settings.
* If your music software device doesn't have a full-sized USB port, you will need to an adapter.
* When playing along with other software (e.g. Spotify, Worship Team, etc.), you may need to turn your midi music software instrument (ORG 2020, etc.) volumes to maximum.
WHAT'S MISSING?
* Foot pedal input for sustain
This would be important for actual two handed playing performances or recording, but not necessary for highly portable practice or composing.
To use a foot pedal would required another item to be transported and stable floor space to use it.
Instead, get and use a separate tabletop midi keyboard that has full size, velocity sensitive, weighted keys.
* Korg software bundles for Android
No specific software isn't needed to use the nanoKey, but many new-player potential customers may not realize that.
In the box is a license code that can be used for limited version of software for iPad/iPad, Windows, and Mac, but nothing for Android.
Korg is really missing a large market opportunity by not addressing and promoting to Android users.
MY SETUPS WITH nanoKEY2
* Smartphone: Motorola X4 running Android v9 + Android music apps (free versions of ORG 2020, Caustic, Perfect Piano, SymprezFM) + USB C adapter
* Laptop: MacBook Air + Garage Band
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