nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black

Bought this to perform live with FL Studio 11 and it worked great! What's cool about the nanoKONTROL (1 or 2) with the latest version of FL is that FL gives you a file that you can just drag and drop into the included KORG software that pre-maps all the transport controls and makes all the other buttons, knobs and faders assignable to ANY button, knob, or fader in FL. I've been using this in live performances to crossfade between tracks with the faders, turn effects on/off or launch samples with the buttons, and use the knobs to control Lo/Hi-pass filters...etc, but like I said: These controls are mappable to ANYTHING! No MIDI programming required! Just right click and tweak. You can even go in further and change the way the software responds to knob tweaks. eg: instead of a smooth rotation, make the parameter increase by increments of 10%. Useful for changing things like LFO speed.... Another great feature of the device itself is its size. This thing can go anywhere! I don't have a lot of desk space but this fit great right in front of my desktop keyboard. It also has small rubber grips on the bottom so that it doesn't slide around when your practicing. I would have liked the extra knob/ fader combo from the nanoKONTROL1, but this one has more buttons and the transport controls seem to be in a more convenient layout than its predecessor. The actual size of the controls is nice too: small enough to have a lot of them, but still chunky enough to make it easy to tweak parameters without looking down. The only con that I have is that there are no markers around the knobs. But all in all: Great product for a great price!!! Thanks KORG!

The device is a great device -- the company that sold it is not so great so I returned it. It had obviously been opened and returned and it did not work as it was supposed to. So I have bought a brand new unit from a different company. Yes I have paid more, but it's deceptive to charge so little and deliver so little. Thankfully Amazon refunded my money. I bought this so that I would have sliders to use in combination with a mini-keyboard that I use for travel so that I can work with my DAW software and assign midi CCs to the sliders to get more subtle control over the sounds as I play them in . I had one of the original nanoKontrols which was not recognized by Korg's own Korg Kontrol software and was not recognized by my software so I have replaced it with this. The throw on the sliders is not very great but for travelling the size and portability of this makes it a great device. In my main music studio the full 10-centimeter throw sliders on my full-size MIDI keybaord give greater control but for travel these work just fine. And everything on this is user-configurable so the buttons which by default are for mute/solo/etc. can all be reassigned to whatever I want.

The Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface in black is a fantastic addition to my sound mixing setup. I use it with the Sound Devices Mix Pre II 6 channel sound recorder, and the unit works flawlessly. Its compact and lightweight design makes it incredibly portable, while the responsive sliders, knobs, and buttons provide precise control over my recordings. Setup was straightforward, and it seamlessly integrates with my equipment, significantly enhancing my workflow. Fast shipping and a good price were added bonuses, making the Korg nanoKONTROL2 an excellent investment for any sound mixer who uses Sound Devices Mix Pre II recorders.

I'm adding a review in order to address a set-up issue that I had with the nanoKONTROL2. I hope this saves some people some time. I just got this product (shipped free in one day - yay Prime!), and so far I'm happy with it. It's small and light, with decent build quality, and ultimately works as expected. However, I had trouble setting it up. I wanted to use the nanoKONTROL2 with ProTools on Windows, mostly to have a dedicated transport control, but also for the faders, etc. Here are some tips: 1. Get the latest drivers from Korg (http://www.korg.com/us/support/download/product/0/159/#driver), and install the Korg Kontrol editor software 2. Check to see if the device is recognized by the Korg software: 2a. Open the KORG KONTROL Editor 2b. The editor should automatically recognize the device, and list it in the opening screen. If the devices is not listed, or listed as "not connected" then you may have the same problem that I had. Here's how to fix it. It turns out that the KORG software won't recognize the nanoKONTROL2 if it was installed with a MIDI device number higher than 10. So, you need to free up a lower MIDI device number, and re-install. Here's how: 0. Unplug the nanoKONTROL 1. Close the KORG KONTROL Editor 2. Open the program "Uninstall KORG USB-MIDI Device" (I know, this sounds unintuitive) 3. Check to see where the nanoKONTROL is installed. If it's higher than midi9, then that is likely causing a problem 4. You'll need to remove some devices lower than midi9. Click on Option, and uncheck "Delete KORG MIDI Device only" in order to be able to remove non-KORG devices. Select devices you are no longer using in order to create a blank spot lower than midi9. Also, go ahead and delete the nanoKONTROL device. 5. Quit out of the KORG MIDI Driver Uninstall Utility 6. Plug the nanoKONTROL2 back in (remember to hold down SET MARKER and PLAY buttons to put it in Pro Tools mode, if you're using Pro Tools). This should cause Windows to reinstall the device, and it should choose one of the lower midi device numbers that you just freed up. 7. You can launch the KORG KONTROL Editor again to check if the device is recognized. After that, set up in Pro Tools is straightforward. You can find instructions for making it work with ProTools in the documentation that comes with the device or with any search. Briefly: 1. Hold down the SET MARKER and PLAY buttons when you plug in the device. That puts it in "Pro Tools" mode. 2. In ProTools, go to Setup->Periperhals; go to the Midi controllers tab; select HUI as type, and NanoKontrol for the ports That worked for me, although it took me a bit of time searching around the Internet to figure out the issue. Hopefully, this saves some folks some time. Good luck!

I'm writing this review after using this on stage this weekend after receiving it just a few days ago. Ok first off Amazon Prime is awesome with the delivery! Second the software that they bundle with this is worth more than the product is priced at lol gotta love that. Alright so as soon as I got it on Thursday afternoon I started the process of setting it up. I run Ableton Live 9 so that was my primary reason for this purchase. I will say that the first 3 hours of research was totally annoying lol but once you make that break through & realize how simple it is to set up well its worth it. Once I tested it out I labeled the nanoKontrol2 buttons to my specifications & created a template for future projects. I'm considering purchasing another to keep in my gig bag just for my gigs & keeping one in my project studio at home. It made my life SOO much easier on stage today I can't say enough about it! I'm convincing my buddy who also runs Ableton Live on stage to get one. Can wait to delve into the M1 & UVI vst's that come bundled!

I'm using the Korg nanoKontrol2 on Windows 10 with the program Midi Mixer by Jack Williams. This allows me to assign volume and mute/unmute control for individual programs or devices to each fader and button and control universal playback with any of the other buttons. I love the feel/build quality of the nanoKontrol2. Faders are a little stiff for my preference, but not bad. Buttons are medium on the touch and spongy. I like their feel. Knobs are about perfect for the size and amount of drag. (Don't have a use for the knobs yet, but will use them if I find a use case for them. Overall I can certainly give this device a 5 star rating for the price point, overall amount of control, and build quality. Would recommend for a variety of projects/use cases.

⸻ I originally bought another brand to use with my software, but no matter what I did, it just wouldn’t work. I decided to get the Korg nanoKONTROL2, and as soon as I plugged it in, my laptop recognized it instantly—no hassle, no extra setup needed! The faders and knobs feel smooth like butter, making it a joy to use. My only suggestion is that Korg should number the faders for easier reference, but other than that, this is an amazing device. Highly recommended—5 stars!

Works perfect. I really dont know why its taken so long for me to get one.

Pro: Compatibilità: Funziona perfettamente con PC, Mac e software come Logic Pro, rendendolo ideale per DJ e produttori musicali. Design compatto: Il design è piccolo e leggero, facile da trasportare e perfetto per setup mobili. Funzionalità: Offre un controllo completo su fader, manopole e pulsanti, permettendo di gestire volume, effetti e parametri MIDI con precisione. Facilità d'uso: Facile da configurare e utilizzare, anche per chi non è esperto di tecnologia. Ci sono molte risorse online per aiutare con l'installazione e la configurazione12. Contro: Costruzione: La plastica potrebbe sembrare un po' fragile, ma con un uso attento dura a lungo. Compatibilità software: Potrebbe richiedere un po' di configurazione iniziale per funzionare perfettamente con alcuni software, ma una volta impostato, funziona senza problemi. In generale, sono molto soddisfatto di questo controller! Perfetto per chi cerca un dispositivo compatto e versatile per le proprie esigenze musicali. 😊🎧🎹

Comprei o Korg nanoKONTROL2 para usar no estúdio com foco em produtividade no Cubase, e sinceramente, virou uma peça essencial no workflow. 🎚️ Construção e proposta Ele é extremamente compacto, fino e leve — perfeito pra deixar na frente do teclado ou levar em mochila. Apesar do tamanho, entrega 8 canais completos com fader, knob e botões (solo/mute/rec), além de transporte (play, stop, rec etc.). Não é um equipamento premium em construção (plástico simples), mas dentro da proposta ele cumpre perfeitamente. 🎛️ Funcionamento no Cubase 15 Aqui é onde ele realmente brilha — mas com alguns detalhes: ✔ Reconhecido como controlador MIDI automaticamente ✔ Funciona perfeitamente usando Generic Remote ou Mackie Control ✔ Controle direto de: Volume (faders) Pan (knobs) Solo / Mute / Rec Transporte (play/stop/rec) O Cubase suporta esse tipo de integração tranquilamente, já que o nanoKONTROL2 envia comandos MIDI padrão compatíveis com DAWs profissionais 💡 Dica importante: Para extrair o máximo no Cubase 15, recomendo configurar como Mackie Control ou usar o Generic Remote bem mapeado. Com isso, você praticamente transforma o nanoKONTROL2 em uma mini mesa digital. ⚡ Workflow na prática Depois de configurado: Automação fica MUITO mais rápida (fader físico faz diferença absurda) Mixagem fica mais “musical” e menos mecânica Dá pra controlar vários canais sem depender do mouse Pra quem produz (principalmente metal, eletrônico, trilhas etc.), isso acelera demais o processo. ⚠️ Pontos negativos Faders pequenos (precisão limitada comparado a mesas grandes) Não tem feedback visual avançado (sem display) Configuração inicial pode dar um pouco de trabalho se você nunca mexeu com MIDI mapping 🔥 Conclusão Se você usa Cubase 15 e quer sair do mouse, o nanoKONTROL2 é simplesmente um dos melhores custo-benefício do mercado. ✔ Barato ✔ Funcional ✔ Extremamente útil no dia a dia Não é um controlador “luxo”, mas entrega exatamente o que promete — e faz isso muito bem.

I already have the Nanopad 2 for triggering my samples and plugins within VDJ and this addition was to give me simple access to the controls within ProTools that I got with my M-Audio Ultra interface. Its a bit quirky to set up at first but once working its a no-frills entry level way of getting quick access to the controls without piddling around with the mouse. Sometimes simplicity and convenience are a no-brainer and this device fits the bill 100% of the way. If like me you aren't mixing down 1000 channels at a time and do the more mundane things in life like voiceovers for telephone hold music then basic transport and level controls are all that's needed. Look no further :)

Sliders och rattor känner bra; enkel att komma igång med det.

I read allot of different opinions on this unit and how it works with different DAW’s. I work wit Studio One 5 and Ableton and can say this unit works flawlessly with both. Set up was quite easy and with in minutes I had it working with both systems. If you are looking for a small controller I would highly recommend the NanoKONTROL 2.