Serious music production in a seriously small space—now in a cool black design.

The nanoKEY MIDI controller is part of Korg's nanoSERIES USB-powered slimline controllers that are 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 MIDI controller goes big when it comes to functionality. Its 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 slim-line MIDI controller keyboard, they used 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 Korg 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 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.

With the "KORG KONTROL Editor" (downloadable free of charge from korg.com), you can customize the nanoKEY to match your control needs. It lets you select between three velocity curves or fixed velocity, and set MIDI CC values. It even allows you to edit the assignments for the minimum and maximum values of the control change messages transmitted by the modulation buttons or in CC MODE.

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.

Korg nanoKEY MIDI Keyboard Controller - Black Features:

• Controllers:
• Keyboard: 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
  
  M1 Le Software Synthesizer Specifications
• Maximum polyphony: 32 notes (depending on the CPU of host computer)
• Number of parts: 8
• Number of presets: 200 presets (100 Programs, 100 Combinations), a user bank (50 Programs, 50 Combinations)
• 144 PCM waveforms (100 multi-sounds, 44 drum-sounds)
• 33 effect types
• Operates as standalone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in instrument
• Realtime MIDI control and automation supported
• Supported sampling frequency: 44.1kHz ~ 192kHz
• Number of instances available as plug-in: 1
• Maximum four outputs
• M1 Le software synthesizer has no data compatibility with M1 software synthesizer

Make the key to your DAW success the nanoKEY controller. Order this black version today.

Korg nanoKEY MIDI Keyboard Controller - Black Specifications:

• Power consumption: less than 100 mA
• Dimensions: 12.60"W x 0.55"H x 3.27"D
• Weight: 0.49lbs.
  
  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
  
  Win:
• 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)
  
  M1 LE System Requirements
• Mac:
• CPU: Apple G4/500MHz or faster, G4/800MHz or faster recommended
• Memory: 256MB or larger
• Display: 1,024 x 768 32,000 colors or higher
• Operating system: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
• Audio interface:
• (Standalone) Core Audio compatible audio interface (Macintosh's on-board sound output port can be used)
• (Plug-in) Depends on system requirements of host application program
  
  Win:
• CPU: Intel Pentium III/1 GHz or faster, Pentium 4, Pentium M (Centrino), Celeron M/900MHz or faster recommended
• Memory: 256MB or larger
• Display: 1,024 x 768 16-bit colors or higher
• Operating System
• Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista SP1
• Audio Interface:
• (Standalone) ASIO, DirectSound/MME compatible audio interface
• (Plug-in) Depends on system requirements of host application program

Korg nanoKEY MIDI Keyboard Controller - Black

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Right idea...just poor quality

Posted by mode from West Virginia on Aug 3, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: electronic

Perect size and convient for someone whos travels alot...but mine didn't last 30 days before USB connector came of circuit board. Now trying to get a Korg repair center to fix it.

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Worth the money But dont expect too much.

Posted by Zach from Chicago, IL on Jul 3, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rap/Hip Hop/Rock

I make beats on Reason, i have been since 2.5. I got this for my laptop when I'm out of the studio. It does the trick! The keys do feel like keyboard keys (on your computer) and its pretty cheap. Your not gonna be able to play piano stuff good. But i got it for like 30 bucks. It was worth every penny. 50 is cool for this, Its nice and portable and does the trick!

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Posted by trlblz2005 from Maryland on Jun 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: electronic musician

Reviewer's Play Style: hop hop, R&B, electronica

If you buy the NanoKey be very, very careful. I purchase it and have not been able to get it to function with my Reason 4.0 program as of yet. Tried downloading re-downloading drivers for PC and everything nothing! I am using Microsoft XP.

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