--- product_id: 7930337 title: "nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black" brand: "korg" price: "€ 188.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Korg" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/7930337-nanokontrol2-slim-line-usb-control-surface-black store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # USB plug & play 8 high-res faders 24 programmable controls nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black **Brand:** korg **Price:** € 188.64 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your studio game with the ultimate slimline MIDI powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black by korg - **How much does it cost?** € 188.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/7930337-nanokontrol2-slim-line-usb-control-surface-black) ## Best For - korg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted korg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact & Sleek Design:** Slim-line profile fits perfectly in any modern workspace or home studio setup. - β€’ **Fully Customizable MIDI Mapping:** Program up to 24 tracks with 16 MIDI channels for ultimate DAW flexibility. - β€’ **Seamless Software Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with major DAWs like Ableton Live and Reaper out of the box. - β€’ **Precision Control at Your Fingertips:** 8 smooth, tactile faders and pan knobs deliver pro-grade mixing feel. - β€’ **Illuminated Buttons for Instant Feedback:** LED-lit mute, solo, and record arm buttons keep you in control, even in low light. ## Overview The Korg nanoKONTROL2 is a compact, USB-powered MIDI control surface featuring 8 high-quality faders, pan knobs, and illuminated buttons. Designed for professional and home studios alike, it offers deep customization with up to 16 MIDI channels and 24 programmable controls, ensuring seamless integration with popular DAWs like Ableton Live and Reaper. Its slim, durable build and responsive controls make it a top choice for millennial creatives seeking affordable, high-performance music production gear. ## Description desertcart.com: Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black : Everything Else Review: worth the 59.99 i spent on it! i use it with Reaper 3.76. - I recieved this in the mail 2 days ago, and i must say i am totally impressed with this unit. I programmed Reaper 3.76 using it's Midi CC message mode, and it took time using the action option in Reaper to manually program the NanoKontrol 2, to use it as the transport and mixer functions of the daw. Once i set it up (i got it programmed to 24 faders and pan knobs, plus all solo/mute/record arm buttons and the full transport as well using 3 out of 16 availiable midi channels! But if you like you can max it out at 8 tracks per midi channel, up to 16 midi channels giving you a max of 128 channels/tracks!) it worked smooth as butter. The pan knobs feel really good and not cheap, the faders have a nice feel of resistance to them like mixing boards do. The buttons light up when they are armed to toggle, i am very impressed with the quality of this unit. The pros to this unit is that it is definitely a step up in the construction and build quality of this unit compared to the version 1 of the NanoKontrol. The added transport functions are great , all the solo/mute/record arm buttons, as well as the transport buttons don't feel cheap at all, and feel solid which is a big surprise granted the cost of this unit (59.99 as of 7/3/2011). It has a decent weight to it, around 3/4 of a pound. It looks cool too during use in a session. The controls are very responsive with Reaper 3.76. I use this controller with it's Midi CC Message mode. The cons i have is that the scene button from version one was removed, and instead is now a part of the Korg Kontrol Editor, a program you get from the Korg website after you purchase the unit, and this program allows you to set the functions and switches, from monetary press to toggle mode, as well as set the seperate midi channels (midi channels 1-16) to switch between 8 sets of tracks(per one of the 16 midi channels you can select in the Korg Kontrol Editor) you program the NanoKontrol 2 to use. In order to switch between the midi channels, you must open the Korg Kontrol Editor and write the scene to the NanoKontrol 2 for every time you need to swtich between midi channels in your daw. The Korg Kontrol Editor doesn't take too long to load to make the changes to your NanoKontrol 2, so it isn't a big deal but some might have preferred the scene button on the device itself. But it doesn't bother me much so i like it as is. And if you have no idea how to program midi cc messages to your controller from your daw, it might frustrate a few folk who might see programming midi into a controller a bit frustrating at first. This was my first time ever programming any controller using midi cc messages from Reaper's built in Action Option window, and once i understood how it worked (took me from openeing the package and programming the actions for up to 24 tracks of faders/pan knobs/ solo,mute and record arm buttons, plus full transport controls took me about 2 hrs tops) it was so easy to program, and i got it after seeing how it worked! The second con is the version 1 of NanoKontrol had 9 faders instead of version 2's 8 faders. I wish they would have kept the 9th fader, due to the fact that the 9th fader could have been used as the master volume track and that would've been great. But for what i paid for it, and for what it is worth, i have to truly say the cons aren't so great to me, that it makes me regret my purchase. Matter of fact i will say that this is the best 60.00 i spent on a cheaper piece of gear and i would totally buy another one, that is how great this daw controller is. In short, it is worth your 60 dollars, it has a sturdier build than the first version, it has a nice feel and good resistance on the faders and pan knobs and all toggle switches feel durable and better quality than the cost of this unit. I would HIGHLY reccommend the NanoKontrol 2 usb/midi Daw controller for your home studio, and even pro studio use. Review: Great product at on affordable price. - Works perfect. I really dont know why its taken so long for me to get one. ## Features - Low-profile, multi-function control surface - New track select and marker advance parameters - Supports numerous software titles including major DAW programs ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004M8UZS8 | | Additional Features | Mute Controls | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,506 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #21 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers | | Brand | KORG | | Brand Name | KORG | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | Push Button | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,116 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04959112081086 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | macintosh | | Human Interface Input | Buttons | | Included Components | USB Cable | | Instrument | MIDI Compatible Installation | | Instrument Key | Any | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.8"D x 3.27"W x 1.18"H | | Item Type Name | Midi Controller | | Item Weight | 293 Grams | | Keyboard Description | Compact control surface with buttons, no traditional keyboard layout | | Manufacturer | Korg USA Inc. | | Material Type | Plastic | | Mixer Channel Quantity | 8 | | Model Name | NANOKON2BK | | Model Number | NANOKON2BK | | Model Year | 2017 | | Noise Control | None | | Number of Keys | 1 | | Platform | Mac | | Product Dimensions | 12.8"D x 3.27"W x 1.18"H | | Product Style | Slim-Line USB Controller | | Size | Einheitsgrâße | | Special Feature | Mute Controls | | Supported Software | Ableton Live | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | UPC | 884088605964 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** KORG - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Model Name:** NANOKON2BK - **Number of Keys:** 1 - **Special Feature:** Mute Controls ## Images ![nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717GmOTIrcL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does it come with the USB cord?** A: Whoever designed packing for this product is an idiot. The cable is stuck behind a cardboard partition on one end of the box. If you opened the box from the wrong end you will not see the cable and it will look like the box only contains the manual and the controller. But yes, it does come with a cable. **Q: Does this work with Logic Pro X and ProTools 11?** A: I've used it successfully with both. For Protools it took these extra Steps below.1. Install latest USB midi driver from http://korg.com/nanoseries22. Hold down set marker and play while plugging USB cable into NanoKontrol2 from your computer.3. In Pro Tools, click on setup and go to peripherals.4. Open the midi controllers tab in peripherals.5. Select "HUI" as type, NanoKotrol (slider/konb) for send to, and NanoKotrol (CNTRL) as the receive from port. **Q: Does it come with software** A: Yes they should still come with a suite of bundled software.. some Korg, UVI & AAS vst's.. Ableton Lite DAW as well.. Honestly the bundled software is worth more than the cost of the unit **Q: Is it also a normal instrument or just for computers?** A: Just for computers/laptops ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worth the 59.99 i spent on it! i use it with Reaper 3.76. *by J***X on July 10, 2011* I recieved this in the mail 2 days ago, and i must say i am totally impressed with this unit. I programmed Reaper 3.76 using it's Midi CC message mode, and it took time using the action option in Reaper to manually program the NanoKontrol 2, to use it as the transport and mixer functions of the daw. Once i set it up (i got it programmed to 24 faders and pan knobs, plus all solo/mute/record arm buttons and the full transport as well using 3 out of 16 availiable midi channels! But if you like you can max it out at 8 tracks per midi channel, up to 16 midi channels giving you a max of 128 channels/tracks!) it worked smooth as butter. The pan knobs feel really good and not cheap, the faders have a nice feel of resistance to them like mixing boards do. The buttons light up when they are armed to toggle, i am very impressed with the quality of this unit. The pros to this unit is that it is definitely a step up in the construction and build quality of this unit compared to the version 1 of the NanoKontrol. The added transport functions are great , all the solo/mute/record arm buttons, as well as the transport buttons don't feel cheap at all, and feel solid which is a big surprise granted the cost of this unit (59.99 as of 7/3/2011). It has a decent weight to it, around 3/4 of a pound. It looks cool too during use in a session. The controls are very responsive with Reaper 3.76. I use this controller with it's Midi CC Message mode. The cons i have is that the scene button from version one was removed, and instead is now a part of the Korg Kontrol Editor, a program you get from the Korg website after you purchase the unit, and this program allows you to set the functions and switches, from monetary press to toggle mode, as well as set the seperate midi channels (midi channels 1-16) to switch between 8 sets of tracks(per one of the 16 midi channels you can select in the Korg Kontrol Editor) you program the NanoKontrol 2 to use. In order to switch between the midi channels, you must open the Korg Kontrol Editor and write the scene to the NanoKontrol 2 for every time you need to swtich between midi channels in your daw. The Korg Kontrol Editor doesn't take too long to load to make the changes to your NanoKontrol 2, so it isn't a big deal but some might have preferred the scene button on the device itself. But it doesn't bother me much so i like it as is. And if you have no idea how to program midi cc messages to your controller from your daw, it might frustrate a few folk who might see programming midi into a controller a bit frustrating at first. This was my first time ever programming any controller using midi cc messages from Reaper's built in Action Option window, and once i understood how it worked (took me from openeing the package and programming the actions for up to 24 tracks of faders/pan knobs/ solo,mute and record arm buttons, plus full transport controls took me about 2 hrs tops) it was so easy to program, and i got it after seeing how it worked! The second con is the version 1 of NanoKontrol had 9 faders instead of version 2's 8 faders. I wish they would have kept the 9th fader, due to the fact that the 9th fader could have been used as the master volume track and that would've been great. But for what i paid for it, and for what it is worth, i have to truly say the cons aren't so great to me, that it makes me regret my purchase. Matter of fact i will say that this is the best 60.00 i spent on a cheaper piece of gear and i would totally buy another one, that is how great this daw controller is. In short, it is worth your 60 dollars, it has a sturdier build than the first version, it has a nice feel and good resistance on the faders and pan knobs and all toggle switches feel durable and better quality than the cost of this unit. I would HIGHLY reccommend the NanoKontrol 2 usb/midi Daw controller for your home studio, and even pro studio use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product at on affordable price. *by A***R on December 11, 2025* Works perfect. I really dont know why its taken so long for me to get one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working great, good price, fast shipping *by J***T on July 21, 2024* The Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface in black is a fantastic addition to my sound mixing setup. I use it with the Sound Devices Mix Pre II 6 channel sound recorder, and the unit works flawlessly. Its compact and lightweight design makes it incredibly portable, while the responsive sliders, knobs, and buttons provide precise control over my recordings. Setup was straightforward, and it seamlessly integrates with my equipment, significantly enhancing my workflow. Fast shipping and a good price were added bonuses, making the Korg nanoKONTROL2 an excellent investment for any sound mixer who uses Sound Devices Mix Pre II recorders. ## Frequently Bought Together - Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black - Mchoi Hard Portable Case Compatible with Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface(Case Only) - CableCreation USB B to USB C Printer Cable 6.6FT, Type B to Type C Printer Cord for MacBook Pro, Air, MIDI Cable for Yamaha Casio Digital Piano, MIDI Keyboard, DJ Controller, DAC to iPad - 2M, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/7930337-nanokontrol2-slim-line-usb-control-surface-black](https://www.desertcart.at/products/7930337-nanokontrol2-slim-line-usb-control-surface-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*