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title: "Korg - nanoKEY Studio MIDI Controller - Black"
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# 25 velocity-sensitive keys Wireless Bluetooth & USB connectivity 8 assignable rotary knobs Korg - nanoKEY Studio MIDI Controller - Black

**Brand:** korg
**Price:** C$23228
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Unleash your studio anywhere — no cables, no limits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Korg - nanoKEY Studio MIDI Controller - Black by korg
- **How much does it cost?** C$23228 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- korg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted korg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-in-One Studio:** Includes keyboard, pads, knobs, and touchpad for total creative control.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Smaller than letter paper, fits in your bag for ultimate portability.
- • **Intuitive Play & Control:** Backlit keys with Scale Guide and velocity sensitivity for effortless step-recording.
- • **Seamless Wireless Freedom:** Bluetooth Low Energy lets you cut cables and create anywhere.
- • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with iOS, Mac, Windows, and popular DAWs like GarageBand & KORG Gadget.

## Overview

The Korg nanoKEY Studio is a sleek, ultra-portable 25-key MIDI controller featuring velocity-sensitive keys, 8 rotary knobs, 8 trigger pads, and a touchpad. It supports both USB and Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connections, enabling seamless integration with iOS, Mac, Windows, and popular music software. Designed for on-the-go music producers, its compact size and backlit keys with Scale Guide function make it perfect for effortless step-recording and creative performance anytime, anywhere.

## Description

From the manufacturer More About The Product KORG nano KEY Studio Mobile MIDI Keyboard, An all-in-one which delivers inspiration. A mobile MIDI keyboard which connects via USB or wirelessly. The Studio provides a keyboard, knobs, trigger pads, and touch pad which lets someone instantly convert someoner inspiration into sound. It is battery operated and can connect wirelessly to iPhone/iPad or Mac/Windows. It’s a compact, mobile MIDI keyboard which is easy to travel with, allowing ease of use anytime, anywhere. Step-record as easily as typing. A keyboard with 25 backlit keys which illuminate. Even if someone’re not the most skilled keyboardist, the 25 velocity-sensitive keys allows someone to step-record easily. The Scale Guide function illuminates the keys to show recommended notes in the scale, making it easier to play. the is a smart keyboard with a variety of performance modes, such as the Easy Scale function, which lets someone produce musical phrases using any keys. The 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 someoner Mac/Windows music production software. Liberated from annoying cables, someone’ll be free to set up someoner system much easier than some other products. Thanks to careful tuning, someone’ll enjoy low latency and good stability. Lightweight and compact design can be placed anywhere and easily transported. Smaller than a sheet of letter-sized paper, someone can put the Studio in someoner bag and take it anywhere. With a simple, refined, and stylish design, along with beautiful lighting with white LEDs, someone won’t get tired of using it every day. With its modern design, the Studio is ideal for use with new devices such as someoner laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Create the ultimate mobile music production system with someoner iPad/iPhone and the Studio.

Review: Nicce piece of kit - I'm really impressed with this. I wanted a portable controller with knobs, pads, and keys (and the XY pad was a very alluring bonus). I got so much more. Korg squeeze every bit of functionality out of their beautiful backlighting array. I didn't expect to find things like scales useful, but combined with a highly customisable arpeggiator (for which you can tap tempo on the fly) and note bending/XY parameter control, things really take off. The backlighting is also used to great effect as visual feedback for various settings and options, from selecting pattern banks to transposing. People mention the toy-like construction of the keyboard, so I wasn't expecting much but also didn't require much. Actually, I really like the feel of the keys. A full keyboard it ain't but they have a pleasing bounce to them and their velocity response is pretty nice. The pads (which I use mainly for launching clips) require a bit too heavy a touch to trigger for my tastes, but then most drum pads do. The whole thing is compact, thin, and extremely light, without feeling too flimsy. The bluetooth functionality is great - anything to take the strain off my limited USB ports. My main quibble is the responsiveness of the XY pad. It takes a bit of pressure to register touch, which also makes it prone to error about position some of the time. Now that we're all used to incredible capacitive touch screens, this feels like a bit of a step backwards. (Perhaps if it was super-sensitive we'd be moaning about accidental touches though.) I've also found that sometimes there is simply some noise in its transmission. Finally - it's in the wrong place! It should really be in the top left corner, where you can get at it with the left hand in an instant without craning over the knobs. But despite all that, it is really promising for what I can accomplish with it, especially given all the XY parameter controls Live offers. My secondary small quibble is that the bluetooth connect software Korg offers isn't available for Yosemite, and in lieu of that I have to manually reconnect it every time I turn it on. But hey, I guess they did their best... The customisation software is a whole other portal that I haven't had time to wade into yet. I can't wait.
Review: Best controller for a very particular purpose. - First of all - bluetooth and windows PC? Forget about it. But I didn't get it for that reason. I wanted a small controller with decent keys - this is the best part, the keys are more-so like buttons which make it unironically better than low quality plastic keys you'd find on other smaller keyboards of the same class. Much more comfortable to use, better to press and it's easier to control for the velocity. All knobs and sliders are assignable and so is the small touchscreen - I'm not using it much as I prefer physical sliders. Connectivity issues? Yes, though it may be related to my laptop. If you leave the keyboard plugged into USB and turn off and turn on your computer, you may find the PC buttons, the 8 ones on the top right, to not work properly though in all other respects the keyboard works. If you're interested in an extremely portable WIRED controller with decent tactile control - this is the best I have tried so far, and I tried several others. Outside of it, it's lacking due to the issues I described.

## Features

- The Studio provides a keyboard, knobs, trigger pads, and touch pad that lets you instantly convert your inspiration into sound.
- Even if you’re not the most skilled player, the 25 velocity-sensitive keys allows you to step-record easily.
- The Studio can connect not only via USB but also wirelessly.
- Smaller than a sheet of letter-sized paper, you can put the Studio in your bag and take it anywhere.
- The Nano Studio series comes with an bundle of mobile and desktop music software.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01AT2AT6S |
| Brand | KORG |
| Brand Name | KORG |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | USB (B type), Bluetooth Low Energy (Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI specification compliant) |
| Connectivity technology | USB (B type), Bluetooth Low Energy (Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI specification compliant) |
| Connector Type | USB, Bluetooth |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Keyboard Controller |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 560 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04959112147423 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | ARM |
| Human Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Included Components | USB Cable |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.3D x 16W x 3.3H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | 25 Key Mobile USB and Bluetooth MIDI Keyboard Controller |
| Item Weight | 1.49 Pounds |
| Keyboard Description | 25 touch-sensitive buttons, 8 trigger pads, 8 rotary controls, touch pad |
| Manufacturer | KORG |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NANOKEYST |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | nanoKEY Studio |
| Model Number | NANOKEY-ST |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Model name | nanoKEY Studio |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 25 |
| Number of keys | 25 |
| Outer Material | plastic or rubber |
| Platform | iOS |
| Product Style | nanoKEY Studio |
| Product Warranty | 1 year warranty provided by the manufacturer from date of purchase. |
| Product dimensions | 3.3D x 16W x 3.3H centimetres |
| Size | 25 Key |
| Special Features | Compact, portable, wireless, touch-sensitive pad, trigger pad |
| Special feature | Compact, portable, wireless, touch-sensitive pad, trigger pad |
| Supported Software | DAW Software |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 755756641020 632317248211 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KORG
- **Number of keys:** 25
- **Connectivity technology:** USB (B type), Bluetooth Low Energy (Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI specification compliant)
- **Special feature:** Backlit, Compact, Lightweight
- **Model name:** nanoKEY Studio

## Images

![Korg - nanoKEY Studio MIDI Controller - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MIH8peUHL.jpg)
![Korg - nanoKEY Studio MIDI Controller - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FNZNtonKL.jpg)
![Korg - nanoKEY Studio MIDI Controller - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310UsQJ0fbL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a way of using the different knobs/dials for different windows volume? e.g chrome on the first and Skype on an another?**
A: There's an app called MIDI Mixer that provides pretty deep integration (uses lights etc) and does that! Disclaimer: I'm the creator. :)

**Q: will this work with Mixcraft daw**
A: i am not sure, i found it almost impossible to set it up for reason and cubase. :( i haven't used it to make music once yet. I wish you more luck than i had.

**Q: Re korg nanokontrol midi controller, does this work well with samplitude music studio?**
A: I think it should work with any DAW. I use it in Reaper, Logic, Garageband on Mac and Reaper and Cakewalk on win10. It's just right for me as I can only play some chords for pads, strings and some organ stabs. Aslo I use it with Drum synths.

**Q: Hi, I’m a little confused. The photos for the listing are of a nano key2 in white, but the white option to select is of a nano pad. Which one is it?**
A: I think it depends what's in stock.. I can see the white key version today (13th September)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nicce piece of kit
*by N***V on 16 November 2017*

I'm really impressed with this. I wanted a portable controller with knobs, pads, and keys (and the XY pad was a very alluring bonus). I got so much more. Korg squeeze every bit of functionality out of their beautiful backlighting array. I didn't expect to find things like scales useful, but combined with a highly customisable arpeggiator (for which you can tap tempo on the fly) and note bending/XY parameter control, things really take off. The backlighting is also used to great effect as visual feedback for various settings and options, from selecting pattern banks to transposing. People mention the toy-like construction of the keyboard, so I wasn't expecting much but also didn't require much. Actually, I really like the feel of the keys. A full keyboard it ain't but they have a pleasing bounce to them and their velocity response is pretty nice. The pads (which I use mainly for launching clips) require a bit too heavy a touch to trigger for my tastes, but then most drum pads do. The whole thing is compact, thin, and extremely light, without feeling too flimsy. The bluetooth functionality is great - anything to take the strain off my limited USB ports. My main quibble is the responsiveness of the XY pad. It takes a bit of pressure to register touch, which also makes it prone to error about position some of the time. Now that we're all used to incredible capacitive touch screens, this feels like a bit of a step backwards. (Perhaps if it was super-sensitive we'd be moaning about accidental touches though.) I've also found that sometimes there is simply some noise in its transmission. Finally - it's in the wrong place! It should really be in the top left corner, where you can get at it with the left hand in an instant without craning over the knobs. But despite all that, it is really promising for what I can accomplish with it, especially given all the XY parameter controls Live offers. My secondary small quibble is that the bluetooth connect software Korg offers isn't available for Yosemite, and in lieu of that I have to manually reconnect it every time I turn it on. But hey, I guess they did their best... The customisation software is a whole other portal that I haven't had time to wade into yet. I can't wait.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best controller for a very particular purpose.
*by U***M on 9 April 2019*

First of all - bluetooth and windows PC? Forget about it. But I didn't get it for that reason. I wanted a small controller with decent keys - this is the best part, the keys are more-so like buttons which make it unironically better than low quality plastic keys you'd find on other smaller keyboards of the same class. Much more comfortable to use, better to press and it's easier to control for the velocity. All knobs and sliders are assignable and so is the small touchscreen - I'm not using it much as I prefer physical sliders. Connectivity issues? Yes, though it may be related to my laptop. If you leave the keyboard plugged into USB and turn off and turn on your computer, you may find the PC buttons, the 8 ones on the top right, to not work properly though in all other respects the keyboard works. If you're interested in an extremely portable WIRED controller with decent tactile control - this is the best I have tried so far, and I tried several others. Outside of it, it's lacking due to the issues I described.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It makes music making more fun
*by P***N on 19 August 2016*

So why am I so enthused about a slightly expensive 2 octave keyboard that feels a bit like a toy? I needed an all-in-one 2 octave midi controller keyboard with drum pads and pots as I don’t have a lot of space and I’m running low on available usb ports. I also wanted to be able to use it with Logic X Pro and my iPad — especially with Korg Gadget. I have had it for a 2-3 weeks and these are my early impressions. I will update them if I encounter any issues. Pros: • It is small and lightweight (see the photo attached to this review) • It does not require wires, and the bluetooth setup is hassle free for iPad and Mac • The Chord pad and Arpeggiator modes are useful and fun to use • The integration with Korg Gadget on the iPad is amazing, if you are working a a certain key, e.g. F minor, the notes from that key are illuminated on the keyboard (backlit) — ideal for musically challenged people like myself • It has a Kaos pad!!! • It integrates into Logic X just as well as any other cheap keyboard that I have tried (they mainly seem to be about Ableton integration) • All I need is this, my iPad, headphones and favourable weather for a great day on the beach Cons: • It does feel a bit like a cheap toy, the keys do not feel like a normal keyboard • It costs a bit more than the alternatives from other manufacturers • If feels a bit flimsy • No channel volume slider (unless you buy its sibling the nanoKONTROL —which is an appealing prospect) In summary: I have really enjoyed using it. It has been hassle free and enhances rather than obstructs the business of having fun making music.

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