Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black

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.

Absolutely stunning device, Light-weight and compact but IT DOESNT FEEL CHEAP! Right out of the box i just WORKS, and for usb midi thats actually really good, any keyboard I have bought in the past 2 years I always had to trouble shoot for hours to make it work but nope, Not gonna have that problem AT ALL.My one and ONLY complaint is that the keys wiggle from sides to side a bit (but it kinda helps as you can hit the key from an angle and it will register every time) mind you, It doesn't detract from the experience but it just looks like a point of failure waiting to happen but we shall see! It is just quite simply a midi keyboard and I love it for it, Never have I had a midi that can actually fit your pocket (Albeit sticking out a lil) making this thing a MUST HAVE if you are a musician on the go, Regardless of where you are at and platform (Other reviews indicate successful use on android via otg, and IOS is supported right outta the box) it will JUST WORK. Fantastic stuff, leave it to korg to shake up the market with some ACTUAL competition. Lots of love your software and it look like you put the same care into your hardware as well, Thank you korg for such a fantastic budget option!

⸻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!

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 software2. Check to see if the device is recognized by the Korg software:2a. Open the KORG KONTROL Editor2b. 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 nanoKONTROL1. Close the KORG KONTROL Editor2. 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 problem4. 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 Utility6. 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 portsThat 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!