Korg NanoKontrol Studio / NanoKey Studio Wireless MIDI Controllers

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Korg is well on its way to being the world leader in affordable music gear. With the great Volca range of synths, all the way to the their diminutive nano series MIDI controllers, there's something for everyone. Obviously, they've got some serious competition from the likes of Akai and Novation, but that's something they hope to address with their latest offering in the nano series: the nanoKONTROL and nanoKEY wireless MIDI controllers.
Like their predecessors, the new 2016 models are highly portable and USB powered, but now feature wireless connectivity for travelling producers and DJs. There's also better support for iOS apps if you're not into 'that desktop lark'.
Nerd-out on the nanoKONTROL press release for more info:

KORG nanoKONTROL Studio MOBILE MIDI CONTROLLER

The perfect size for intuitively controlling your music. A physical MIDI controller that you can use via USB or MIDI.
The nanoKONTROL Studio provides transport keys and a mixer section, giving you stress-free control of your DAW or DJ software. It is battery operated and can connect wirelessly with your iPhone/iPad or Mac/Windows. It's a light- weight, compact mobile MIDI controller that lets you create music more intuitively than ever.
A compact physical MIDI controller that's ideal for mobile or desktop uses.
Smaller than a letter-sized sheet of paper, the nanoKONTROL Studio is designed for thinness. It's the perfect size to easily carry in a bag and use with your computer. In spite of its compact size, its controllers provide generous power and a solid feel, making it a convenient and versatile MIDI controller.
USB and wireless for more music production freedom.
The nanoKONTROL Studio can connect not only via USB but also wirelessly. It can easily connect to iPad/iPhone music apps such as KORG Gadget and Apple GarageBand, or to your Mac/Windows music production software. Freed from annoying cables, you can set up your equipment easily and efficiently. Due to careful tuning, you can enjoy low latency and high stability.
Refined and stylish design
The simple, refined, and stylish design features illumination with beautiful white LEDs. The design has been modernized to use alongside new devices such as your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
A full array of controllers that cover everything from DAW control to DJ performance.
You have the all controllers you need to operate your DAW: sliders that feature generous spacing and stroke, plus a convenient jog wheel. Whether you're controlling your DAW and plug-ins, or putting on a performance, the nanoKONTROL Studio provides everything you need in any situation.
Supported software
The nanoKONTROL is compatible with any software that supports MIDI input, including KORG Gadget, Logic, GarageBand, Live, Reason, Cubase, Studio One, FL Studio, Sonar, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, and Traktor.
A lavish bundle of powerful music software is included free of charge.
The nanoKONTROL Studio comes with the incredible "KORG Software Bundle" that lets you start enjoying popular music software right away. Whether you're on mobile or laptop, you can start creating music as soon as you purchase this unit.
The sounds and functionality of "iPad / iPhone apps" can be expanded by connecting them to a nano Studio series unit.
Apps for iPad/iPhone
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)
Software for Mac/Windows
KORG Legacy Collection – M1 Le (synthesizer sound module) with a special upgrade pass to the 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)
For details and downloads of the KORG Software Bundle, click here: (http://www.korg.com/bundle)
Customize using dedicated "KORG KONTROL Editor" software.
We provide "KORG KONTROL Editor" software that lets you freely customize the settings of the nanoKONTROL Studio. You can specify the MIDI messages that are assigned to the sliders, knobs, and buttons, customizing the unit in detail to suit your needs.
"Control Surface plug-in" provided for GarageBand/Logic users.
We also provide a plug-in for using nanoKONTROL Studio with Apple GarageBand/Logic Pro X. Simply install this plug- in and connect it to the nanoKONTROL Studio.
Operating requirements – Wireless Connection:
iOS: iPad/iPhone that Supports Bluetooth 4.0, and has iOS8 or later installed Models: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad fourth generation, iPad Third generation, iPad mini 4、iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini, iPod touch sixth generation, iPod touch fifth generation
Mac: Mac that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or later, and has OS X10.10 Yosemite or later installed
Models: MacBook (Early 2015 or later) MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or later) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or later) Mac mini (Mid 2011 or later) iMac (Late 2012 or later) Mac Pro (Late 2013 or later)
Windows: Operating system: Windows 8.1 or later (32-bit/64-bit) [KORG BLE-MIDI Driver is required] Supported devices: A computer that is running Windows 8.1 or later, and is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0
Price RRP: £108.00 ex VAT / £129.60 inc VAT Availability: April 2016

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Korg NANOKEYSTBluetooth and USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 25 Backlit Keys
http://www.korg.com/us/products/computergear/nanokey_studio/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AT2AT6S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Good reviews
https://forum.audiob.us/discussion/13853/anyone-tried-the-korg-nanokey-studio
QuoteI bought it from an Ebay seller who lives in Japan. This is the Ipad controller I have always wanted. It is small, lightweight, has knobs, KAOSS pad and what puts it over the top is the wireless connection. No more having to search for a USB cable and then having to find my Apple USB adapter:) The integration with Gadget is also very nice and convenient.
I forgot to mention the pads, pad chords and arpeggiator which are also really cool. The software bundle is also great and very useful.


MIDI over Wireless Bluetooth LE means it works with post 2013 iPads, and Macbooks

or get a CME WIDI Bud  dongle for Windows 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1245249-REG/cme_widi_bud_bluetooth.html
http://www.cme-pro.com/widi-bud/


New IOS Korg MIDI BLE connect app
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bluetooth-midi-connect/id1108321791?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Elantric

More details on the Korg NANOKEY STUDIO Wireless Bluetooth and USB MIDI Keyboard Controller's included Software bundle:

http://www.korg.com/us/products/computergear/nanokey_studio/

http://savedbytechnology.com/catalog/index.php?id=2143&page=1&start=2092&items=16&currency=CND


An all-in-one that delivers inspiration. A mobile MIDI keyboard that connects via USB or wirelessly.

The nanoKEY Studio provides a keyboard, knobs, trigger pads, and touch pad that lets you instantly convert your inspiration into sound. It is battery operated and can connect wirelessly to iPhone/iPad or Mac/Windows. It's a compact, mobile MIDI keyboard that is easy to travel with, allowing ease of use anytime, anywhere.

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Step-record as easily as typing. A keyboard with 25 backlit keys that illuminate.


Even if you're not the most skilled keyboardist, the 25 velocity-sensitive keys allows you to step-record easily.

The Scale Guide function illuminates the keys to show recommended notes in the scale, making it easier to play.

This is a smart keyboard with a variety of performance modes, such as the Easy Scale function, that lets you produce musical phrases using any keys.


More freedom to produce music, via USB or wirelessly.


The nanoKEY Studio can connect not only via USB but also wirelessly.

It's easy to connect to an iPad/iPhone music app such as KORG Gadget or Apple GarageBand, or to your Mac/Windows music production software.

Liberated from annoying cables, you'll be free to set up your system much easier than some other products.

Thanks to careful tuning, you'll enjoy low latency and high stability.


Lightweight and compact design can be placed anywhere and easily transported.


Smaller than a sheet of letter-sized paper, you can put the nanoKEY Studio in your bag and take it anywhere.

With a simple, refined, and stylish design, along with beautiful lighting with white LEDs, you won't get tired of using it every day.

With its modern design, the nanoKEY Studio is ideal for use with new devices such as your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.


Create the ultimate mobile music production system with your iPad/iPhone and the nanoKEY Studio.


The combination of the nanoKEY Studio with KORG Gadget is the ultimate combination for mobile performance.

With the nanoKEY Studio that supports wireless connection via Bluetooth MIDI, your iPhone can instantly transform into a music production tool.

In your room, in a coffee shop, in transit, or outdoors, you can immerse yourself in music with minimal requirements of space and time.


Eight high-sensitivity trigger pads that you can use for drum input or playing chords.


The eight velocity-sensitive trigger pads will convey every dynamic nuance of your drum performance.

In chord-playing mode, the Chord Scale function automatically assigns the best chords for the key and scale you've selected, so your song will take shape at amazing speed.

You can also assign the pads to trigger audio clips.

These pads are not limited by musical genre; they deliver all-purpose music production power.


Touch pad inherited from the KAOSS series provides one-finger control of software synthesizers.


You can use a single finger to control a software synthesizer just like you can with a Kaossilator, or control a plug-in effect the same way as a KAOSS PAD. The nanoKEY Studio features an arpeggiator with rhythm patterns, letting you generate a succession of new phrases simply by touching the pad.



Eight assignable knobs for controlling your DAW and plug-ins.


The eight knobs provide versatile control of your software synthesizers, plug-in effects, and DAW mixer.


A lavish and powerful bundle of music software is included free of charge.

The nano Studio series comes with an extravagant bundle of powerful mobile and desktop music software that includes iPad / iPhone apps, a special edition of KORG Gadget, and the KORG Legacy Collection M1 Le which includes plug-in versions of classic KORG instruments.

If you have the nanoKEY Studio, there is no need to buy any additional software.

The sounds and functionality of "iPad / iPhone apps" can be expanded by connecting them to a nano Studio series unit.


Apps for iPad/iPhone


KORG Gadget Le (music production studio DAW app)

*Download will start from in March, 2016



KORG Module Le for iPhone (piano/keyboard sound module app)



KORG Module Le for iPad (piano/keyboard sound module app)



Software for Mac/Windows


KORG Legacy Collection - M1 Le (synthesizer sound module)



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)



Customize using dedicated "KORG KONTROL Editor" software.

We provide "KORG KONTROL Editor" software that lets you freely customize the settings of the nanoKEY Studio. You can adjust the velocity curve of the keyboard, and customize the MIDI messages that are assigned to the pads and knobs to meet your needs.


Specifications


Controller

25-key Keyboard with velocity sensitivity (four velocity curve),
8 trigger pad (velocity sensitivity is supported, four velocity curve),
8 knobs, X-Y pad
Octave + / - buttons, Sustain button, Touch Scale button, X-Y button, Pitch / Mod button, Scene button, Shift / Tap buttons, Arp button, Chord Pad button, Easy Scale button, Scale Guide button


Octave Range
-4–+4


Scene Memory

Connections
USB jack (micro B type)
Wireless Type

Bluetooth Low Energy (Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI specification compliant)

Power Supply

* USB bus power (when connected via USB)
* Two AAA batteries (when connected wirelessly; use alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries)
* Battery Life - Approximately 10 hours (with the factory settings, when using alkaline batteries)
*Battery life will vary depending on the batteries used and on the conditions of use.


Power Consumption

Less than 500mA
Dimensions (W x D x H)

278 mm x 160 mm x 33 mm / 10.94" x 6.30" x 1.30"
Weight (without batteries)

471 g / 1.04 lbs. (without batteries)
Included Items

USB cable, KORG Software Bundle code, two AAA Batteries for checking operation


Elantric

QuoteBluetooth Low Energy (Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI specification compliant)

For those who dont know, Apple Macintosh's made after 2012 include "Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)" compliant Bluetooth chipsets 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth_low_energy



i have a 2011 macbook Pro 17" -
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=6104.125

and i was able to swap out the internal Wifi / Bluetooth Wireless communications board with a 

Bluetooth 4.0 AirPort Upgrade Card For A1278 A1286 A1297 #BCM94331PCIEBT4CAX


and that added Bluetooth LE compatibility to my older MacbookPro 17"

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or get a CME WIDI Bud USB
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1245249-REG/cme_widi_bud_bluetooth.html
http://www.cme-pro.com/widi-bud/

Compatibility
Microsoft Windows XP-SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Mac OS X
Chrome: Version 43.0 or newer
iOS 4.2 or newer. All versions of iPad / iPad mini with camera connection kit or lightning to USB camera adapter (to be purchased separately)
Android: Tablets / Smartphone with Android version 4 or newer and may require USB OTG (to be purchased separately)
Connects to a single BLE device
Customizable settings with the WIDI Plus application (included free)
Dimensions
17(L) x 16(W) x 8(H) mm
Range
10 meters (30 feet)

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https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=14655.msg133377#msg133377

jwhitcomb3 wrote
QuoteI just mapped my Korg NanoKey Studio http://www.korg.com/us/products/computergear/nanokey_studio/ to Bias FX, letting me select 4 presets with the bottom four pads, toggle individual effects with the top four pads, and then assign 2 knobs to each of four effects. The KAOS pad also provides some fun cross-fading options, for example, gain and volume on a boost or overdrive effect, or delay/feedback on a digital delay. Loving the wireless MIDI via Bluetooth LE. I hope the next generation Boss devices incorporate this. I'd love to control a GP-10 via MIDI over Bluetooth. Now if Korg would just make a MIDI Bluetooth foot controller...

jwhitcomb3

The Korg nanoKEY Studio is very cool. Other than it being a bit of a battery hog (no other power option), I am very pleased.

Elantric

QuoteOther than it being a bit of a battery hog (no other power option),

Actually you could use any number of external USB Battery packs to power the Korg NANOKEY STUDIO

https://www.amazon.com/external-cell-phone-batteries/b?ie=UTF8&node=7073960011

jwhitcomb3

Quote from: Elantric on August 03, 2016, 10:44:13 AM
Actually you could use any number of external USB Battery packs to power the Korg NANOKEY STUDIO

https://www.amazon.com/external-cell-phone-batteries/b?ie=UTF8&node=7073960011

Oops, I stand corrected. The USB port can be used for power.

Elantric




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