Korg - nanoKONTROL2 - Slimline USB MIDI Controller - Black

I bought this NanoKontrol2 to use with soft synths and mixing software on Linux - works great. It was recognized and in use straight away with Jack, AmSynth, Hydrogen drum machine and Ardour mixing software. I haven't been able to find a native Linux app to change the control codes that the device sends out, but the editor software for Windows from Korg's site worked fine under Wine 1.0.1 on Debian (current version - squeeze, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions). Editor, driver and firmware upgrade for Windows and Mac need to be downloaded from Korg's site. For Linux, you only need the Windows editor software. The driver is not required and, if you try to install it under Wine, the editor will not find the device (it will not install properly anyway). I didn't try the firmware upgrade as the device works perfectly. The editor can load and save settings as files so mappings can be sent to the controller in seconds. Versatile piece of kit, with accurate controls and a nice amount of friction to them. Recommended.

This is a very good product. It was easy to setup, construction looks solid enough and the size is truly great for a small space or for carrying around. However, I bought it primarily for mixing in Cubase 5 and after hours upon hours of searching the web I can't find a solution to the simplest problem: as soon as you touch a fader on the Nanokontrol, the Cubase fader simply jumps to that value. This completely invalidates this device as a mixing controller. I've read that other programs have a catch-up feature in which the value in the software fader doesn't move until the physical fader hits that value and then the physical fader sort of "catches" the virtual one. But Cubase doesn't appear to have this feature. So, great piece of hardware, but do check if it's appropriate for the use you want to give it and the software you'll be working with.

The pits and sliders feel good for such an inexpensive controller. Setting it up for controlling a Metric Halo Mio Console software mixer was straight forward using the downloadable editor. I soon after bought a second one because they’re inexpensive, take little space on the desktop and they just work.

Another good buy.korg your truly amazing

A small and highly portable DAW controller which can operate transport functions and faders / record - mute - solo buttons. Quite useful to help recordings. There is, however, one serious issue when used in Logic Pro X. I installed the suggested plugin for the Korg USB driver and the NanoKontroler 2 plug-in. The controller only worked on initial installation and failed to work on every subsequent time. I tried loading the Korg controller software and removing and reloading the Korg software but no joy. The workaround appears to be to delete the controller and toggle the automatic option - restart if required. I’m not sue if it is a Korg or Logic Pro issue. My cable was hidden in a small compartment at the end of the box Open one end for the controller - the other for the cable. Took me a day to find it! I wonder if the users who have commented on the missing cable also missed it. I guess 50% of people find the cable and 50% the controller. Korg support didn't tell me to where to look for it - just told me contact the supplier. Ho hum!

I have owned the NanoKontrol2 for 3 months now and I absolutely love it. It's logical layout is made up of 8 columns each containing a fader, rotary encoder and 3 buttons. It also has supposed transport controls to the left. The quality of the components though isn't too great, the faders and encoders do feel light and plasticky. However for £44 I really don't care. The controller allows me to program lots of MIDI control. It's layout is optimised for programming in DAWs however I have only programmed it within Traktor. Using it in two modes - a sample deck player and an FX controller. It works absolutely great and its size means I can pick it up while using and get really creative! For those starting to want to own some hardware of their own, this is a great option. And for those who want to expand the boundaries of control it is also a great addition.

I've been using this on Linux with Pipewire and Jack Mixer, it's actually really nice, I've included a map I made which shows which Midi channels refer to which control.... Jack Mixer actually has a learn function which helps with mapping the controls, and you can save the profile once you set it up, but if you need to know for some reason I mapped them out. I imagine there would be no problem using it with Ardour also. Also, don't ignore the little card with the software bundle if you're on Linux, there are some "PC" things in there which are designed for Windows, but most will run fine using "Bottles"... using their default settings... Definitely recommended, although you'll want Ubutnu 22.10 or newer as if you aren't already familiar with Jack, then Pipewire will make everything easier... also install "qpwgraph" and "Jack Mixer".

I bought this as a cheap conrol surface for my DAW (Cockos Reaper). it was as expected, if you use in Reaper though, select Mackie control surface in the preferences and you will be greeted with all kinds of slider movements on the screen!.. well, to overcome this, first select "Sonar template" in Korg Nanokontrol, then search cockos website for "clinke's mackie control surface" and install that in Reaper (see help files on how to do) and then hey presto, that will work on each slider independently along with pan, controls like mute, record, solo, play, rewind, forward, markers (you cant insert markers with nanokontrol, but you can by pressing M on keyboard, and then selecting with nanokontrol marker button. It works well, and does what it says, it's cheap, cheerful, and fairly well made for the price. Some people say they never got USB cables included, they are stuffed in a compartment at one end of the box and could be passed by if you dont open both ends!.. so check before throwing the box away :o)

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.

Work well with Logic Pro and probably other daws.

J'ai eu beaucoup de difficulté à installer le NanoKontrol, à cause de la mise à jour du Korg Driver, au lieu du Driver midi générique, surtout si vous avez plus de 9 applications midi branchés. J'ai trouvé un article qui faisait référence au problème: Korg nanoKontrol 2 Driver on Windows 10 - not working - How to fix it. Steve Caldwell May 6 2021. C'est très bien expliqué et il suffit de modifier le Driver. Maintenant tout fonctionne et je suis très satisfait.

「小さい」それがいいところであり悪いところです。 各箇所の耐久性・正確性はあります、実用的であるといえます。 小さいので外出先などで使用するには最高の相棒です。 しかし小さいのでいざ自宅で作りこむとなるとマウスのほうが早いですね。 ほんとうに必要なのか再考をおすすめします、特に初心者DTMユーザーの方は。 しかしながら性能としては価格帯効果を満たしていていい商品です。