The nanoKONTROL from Korg is a slim line USB controller (about the size of an Apple computer keyboard) that nonetheless provides a huge amount of controller functions for DAW software or for programming virtual instruments. The unit features 9 faders, 9 encoders, 18 controller switches, and a full transport control section.
For added flexibility, attack and decay time can be specified for each of the 18 switches. This allows for smoothly feeding controller messages into parameters such as wet/dry levels for an effect, sweeping a filter on a synthesizer, or commanding a volume fader to execute a perfect fade.
An additional switch is provided that can recall any one of four scenes. These scenes allow all the controls on the unit to be set up in a particular configuration. They, for example, could be set up for one scene for mixing, while another scene can be programmed to edit a specific virtual instrument.
| Connection | USB |
| Faders | 9 |
| Transport Controls | Yes |
| Jog/Shuttle | No |
| Rotary Controls | 9 |
| Numeric Keypad | No |
| Display | 4 x Scene Status LEDs |
| Multiple Units | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Included Software | No |
| Software Supported |
Mac OS X 10.3.9, OS X 10.4.7 or later Windows XP SP2 or later, or Vista SP1 |
| System Requirements |
Apple Mac with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X (PowerPC supported) Computer with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP/Vista (Intel USB chipset recommended) |
| Power Requirements | USB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12.6 x 3.2 x 1.2" (320 x 82 x 29.5mm) |
| Weight | 0.64 lbs (290g) |
| Specialties | Free downloadable Editor/Librarian |