Korg NanoKONTROL2 – Ultra-Portable USB MIDI Control Surface

The Korg NanoKONTROL2 puts hands-on control at your fingertips in a sleek, low-profile package. Featuring eight faders, knobs, and handy transport controls, it’s perfect for DAW users, beatmakers, and mobile producers who want intuitive control over their workflow with Soundium finesse.

Key Features

• Eight channels of control: Each channel includes a fader, knob, and solo/mute/record buttons for versatile parameter adjustment
• Dedicated transport controls: REW, FF, STOP, PLAY, REC, plus CYCLE, MARKER, and TRACK buttons for seamless workflow navigation
• Compact, keyboard-friendly layout: Slim and light enough to sit perfectly in front of your laptop or desktop
• USB bus powered: Single-cable connection for power and MIDI data keeps things tidy and portable
• Customizable via Korg Kontrol Editor: Tailor minimum and maximum values and control assignments to match your software and workflow

Customer Benefits

The NanoKONTROL2 offers tactile, immediate control over your DAW or software instruments—no more hunting for mouse menus. Ultra-portable and bus-powered, it keeps your creative space clutter-free and your performance intuitive.

Quick Specs

• Dimensions: 32.5 × 8.3 × 3.0 cm
• Weight: 293 g
• Controls: 8 faders, 8 knobs, 24 buttons, plus transport (REW, FF, STOP, PLAY, REC) and CYCLE/MARKER/TRACK
• Connectivity: USB (mini-USB)
• Power: USB bus powered (under 100 mA)
• Included: USB cable

What’s in the Box

• Korg NanoKONTROL2 MIDI control surface
• USB cable

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for musicians, producers, and content creators who need quick, hands-on control without adding bulk. Great for laptop setups, live rigs, and small studios where space and efficiency matter.

Compatibility

Works seamlessly with major DAWs and software like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, GarageBand, and others. Customize mappings using the free Korg Kontrol Editor for a tailored workflow on Mac, Windows, or iPad (via powered USB hub).

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Compact and lightweight—easy to position and transport
• Rich control surface with faders, knobs, and transport buttons
• USB-powered, no extra cables required
• Customizable for any DAW via dedicated editor

⚠️ Cons:

• No standalone power—requires USB host
• Mini-USB port is becoming outdated

The Korg NanoKONTROL2 blends portability and functionality into a compact, performance-ready control surface. Easily enhance your music-making workflow—crafted with precision by Soundium.