Korg nanoKEY Nano Key Slim-Line Keyboard Controller

nanoKEY Nano Key Slim-Line Keyboard Controller description:

The Korg nanoKEY is so small you can put it 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 its small size, the Korg nanoKEY goes HUGE when it comes to functionality, yet its intuitive layout provides extremely easy operation for any user. The Korg Nano key 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.

When Korg set out to build a slim-line MIDI controller keyboard, they utilized their years of experience in manufacturing innovative MIDI keyboards to create a great-feeling, velocity sensitive keyboard based off a laptop keyboard. The resulting 25-note keyboard on the 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, set MIDI CC values, and 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.

As an added value, the nanoKEY includes a download code for the full version of Korg’s M1Le, 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.

Korg nanoKEY main features include:

• Keyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves
• CC MODE button
• Octave Shift up/down buttons
• Pitch up/down buttons
• Modulation button
• Connection: mini-USB
• USB bus power: less than 100 mA
• Dimensions: 320(W) x 83(D) x 14(H) mm/ 12.60”(W) x 3.27”(D) x 0.55”(H)
• Weight: 220g/ 0.49lbs.
• Accessories: USB cable

Korg nanoKEY System Requirements:

• 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.
• 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)