Korg NanoKey Studio

KORG nanoKEY Studio Wireless and USB MIDI controller with 2-octave keyboard, 8 knobs, X/Y touch pad, and numerous buttons The NanoKey Studio represents the evolution in Korg's nano series of MIDI controllers dedicated to music production and live performances, thanks to a rich set of controls, USB and wireless connectivity, and a new LED backlighting of the keys that assists the user in performances or studio composition by indicating the notes included in the set musical scale. Korg nanoKey Studio packs a 2-octave transposable mini keyboard, an X/Y touch pad, 8 velocity-sensitive multi-function pads, and eight rotary potentiometers, all individually configurable in 8 different scenes recallable on the fly during performances, into a mere 278x160mm. It's a complete control instrument that acts as a physical extension for your music applications, DAW software, and virtual instruments. NanoKey Studio is compatible with macOS, Windows, and iOS devices. Connection to computers, iPads, or iPhones can be made via the traditional USB cable provided, or wirelessly, as it is compatible with the Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI communication protocol specifications. The 25 keys of the keyboard are velocity-sensitive and feature a special white LED backlight, which, using the Scale Guide function, will indicate the notes within the scale we have set. Another very useful function for those unfamiliar with the 7 notes is Easy Scale; by activating it, we can play musically correct melodies by pressing any key on the keyboard. The 8 pads, also velocity-sensitive and backlit by white LEDs, in addition to the classic trigger functionality (sending MIDI note messages) take on different functions depending on the operating mode set: pressing "Scene" will allow us to load one of the configurations savable directly in the product's internal memory, while activating the "Chord Pad" function with the eponymous button will transmit MIDI chords harmonically correlated to the selected scale. The X/Y touch pad allows you to transmit two distinct MIDI Control Change messages (Kaoss Pad style), or to create actual melodies (Kaossilator style) by transmitting MIDI note messages with simple finger movements on its surface. Even in this latter case, setting a scale will help avoid out-of-tune parts, and thanks to an integrated arpeggiator, it will be possible to reproduce melodic/rhythmic parts with extreme immediacy and in tune. The 8 rotary potentiometers, completely configurable in the dedicated software editor (like all other controls on the product), put the parameters of virtual instrument plugins, or those of your DAW software mixer, at your fingertips. Wireless Bluetooth Compatibility Korg nanoKey Studio adopts the Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI protocol for wireless transmission of MIDI data, which requires an Apple computer with macOS X 10.10 Yosemite (or later) installed, equipped with a Bluetooth chip version 4.0 or later: MacBook (Early 2015), MacBook Air (Mid 2011), MacBook Pro (Mid 2012), Mac mini (Mid 2011), iMac (Late 2012), or Mac Pro (Late 2013). Wireless use of Korg nanoKey Studio with iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch requires iOS 8 (or later releases) installed on the following devices: iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, 3rd and 4th generation iPad, iPad mini, iPad mini 2, 3 and 4, 5th and 6th generation iPod touch. Essential requirements for PC users are the presence of a Bluetooth chip (4.0 or later), a Windows operating system from version 8.1 onwards, and the installation of dedicated KORG BLE-MIDI drivers. When operating wirelessly, two "AA" batteries must be inserted into the product's compartment for power, providing approximately 10 hours of use. USB Compatibility USB use of Korg nanoKey Studio and nanoKONTROL Studio MIDI controllers with PC and Apple computers requires Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit/64-bit), 8, 10 and macOS 10.8, 10.9 Mavericks, or newer operating systems. With iPhone and iPad, the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter is required (NOT INCLUDED: purchasable from Apple retailers). For older models with a 30-pin connector, the Apple USB/Camera Connection Kit is required (NOT INCLUDED: purchasable from Apple retailers). iOS 8 or later versions must be installed on iOS devices. Once connected to a USB port, the controllers are powered directly from it. SOFTWARE & IOS APP BUNDLE* In addition to the KORG KONTROL Editor software (downloadable directly from Korg.com) with which you can configure the product's scenes in detail, assigning the desired MIDI messages to be transmitted through each of the physical controls present in the NanoKey Studio, in the product box you will find a card to download various musical software in demo or LE versions. For download and further information, please refer to the website: http://www.korg.com/bundle List of software and app bundle*: KORG Gadget Le for iPhone (music production studio DAW app) KORG Gadget Le for iPad (music production studio DAW app) KORG Module Le for iPad (piano/keyboard sound module app) KORG Module Le for iPhone (piano/keyboard sound module app) KORG Legacy Collection - M1 Le (synthesizer sound module) (discount for upgrade to KORG Legacy Collection - Special Bundle) UVI Digital Synsations (synthesizer sound module) AAS Ultra Analog Session (synthesizer sound module) AAS Strum Acoustic Session (acoustic guitar sound module) AAS Lounge Lizard Session (electric piano sound module) Propellerhead Reason Limited (DAW music production software) Ableton Live $50 discount coupon (DAW music production software) Korg nanoKey Studio Features: USB and Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Controller Compatible with macOS, Windows, and iOS Velocity-sensitive 2-octave transposable mini keyboard Backlit keys depending on the set scale 8 velocity-sensitive multi-function pads Chord Pad function for transmitting MIDI chords White LED backlighting on keyboard keys and pads 8 assignable rotary potentiometers X/Y Touch Pad: sends notes or 2 MIDI control changes Arpeggiator function 8 savable/recallable scenes via pads Total programming of MIDI parameters via KORG KONTROL Editor Powered via USB, or (wireless use) via two AA batteries Micro "B" type USB connector Wireless protocol: Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Battery life: 10 hours Rich software bundle: http://www.korg.com/bundle Dimensions and weight: 278x160x33mm; 471 grams Includes: USB cable, Korg Software Bundle code, 2 AA batteries * Eko Music Group is NOT responsible for the technical and/or commercial support of the software or musical applications provided free of charge with the distributed hardware product. For further information, you should consult the website http://www.korg.com/bundle directly and contact the software manufacturers directly, with whom you will enter into a contract during download and/or installation. IMPORTANT: Korg NanoKey Studio is a USB MIDI Controller, meaning a product that transmits MIDI protocol messages useful for controlling and/or playing software for Windows and macOS, and compatible iOS MIDI applications. It does not have sounds and it is NOT possible to load sounds onto it, as it functions exclusively as a controller. The audio generated by musical software or apps in an iOS environment played through the nanoKey Studio will be reproduced by the integrated audio outputs and/or speakers, or by the audio outputs present in any dedicated audio interface (NOT included).