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
