For example, in iMS20 the original NanoKontrol can control the part mixer, among other things, but the Studio does nothing, not even transport. I couldn’t find a way to use the Kontrol with GarageBand, which is probably the most widely used iOS music package. Korg’s Gadget has built-in support for the Nano Studio devices on both iOS and Mac.

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Korg Nanokontrol2 Garageband Ipad 4

Buy Korg nanoKONTROL2 Slim-Line USB Control Surface, Black. In the box is a license code that can be used for limited version of software for iPad/iPad, Windows, and Mac, but nothing for Android. First one I had was returned after it stopped working randomly in garageband. Worked on another mac fine. Korg support weren't very knowledgable. Sep 25, 2018  Hello there! This is a quick demo of the Korg Nanopad 2. Connected to the iPad Pro (running Garageband for iOS) using the Apple Lightning to USB adapter. Do you have any questions regarding this. Korg nanoKONTROL 2 Convenient, compact control surface, with easy setup for immediate use In a body proportioned to fit perfectly in front of your laptop comput er, the nanoKONTROL2 provides eight channels of the controllers you need to control your music software. Nov 25, 2009 The Korg nanoKONTROL, already a huge hit worldwide because of its convenience, size, operation and price, becomes even more powerful with the new release of the plug-in “nanoKONTROL Control Surface plug-in for GarageBand/Logic” that dramatically improves performance with Apple GarageBand and Logic.

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Korg Nanokontrol 2 Ipad Garageband

I'd be interested to know if they are as programmable as mpk mini in terms of what midi messages controls send. i.e. momentary/toggle, program change etc. Is it worth getting? If so version 1 or 2? Much difference between them? Thanks in advance.

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Korg Nanokontrol2 Review

• I don't use it a lot but I have a version 1 unit and it only sends continuous controllers 0 - 41 on channel 1. Sliders and faders are continuous ,buttons are toggle (0/127) and transports are momentary. I don't know if there is any editor for this - maybe for version 2 ?

• I am pretty sure with the korg software it is fairly customizable. I will check it out when I get home.

• I have the first one. It works well, the editor program for Mac /PC is good so you can customize what the buttons, sliders, and knobs do for each I the four scenes in the controller. Tabeltop reponded to transport controls for me.

• edited August 2014

  1: editing is a PC/Mac program

  2: 3 of the 4 patches are pre-coded DAW controls, such as Hui, and are not editable

  3: Hui however works well with Auria, at least for tracks 1 - 8

  4: Korg nicely published their Sysex dump protocol and format for the series, and I have found I can use MidiToolbox to capture a newly edited patch, and to load up any of those so captured when needed. Not instantaneous, but still useful.

  5: I have also seen very effective use of the nanoKONTROL2 to control an 8 track LoopyHD performance, but have not had much luck getting the mappings from the performer.

  6: and if all else fails, and you are not trrying to control a port-promiscuous-only App, there is always MidiBridge, and possibly FrEWI, to map on the spot when using the editor is not an option.

• Cheers guys. @dwarman, yes I know there's midi mapping apps but they are yet another app to add to the pile. I like akai mpk/lpd8 series because they talk directly to the apps and the mac/PC editor is well easy and effective.

• edited August 2014

  @dwarman said:

  5: I have also seen very effective use of the nanoKONTROL2 to control an 8 track LoopyHD performance, but have not had much luck getting the mappings from the performer.

  I'd like to see that if it's a video or something. Controlling loopy is my primary use for it. Can't share MIDI setups directly but here's how I have mine set up:

  • REW: Rerecord track
  • FF: Toggle Record Then Record Next Track
  • STOP: Cancel pending actions
  • PLAY/REC: Duh
  • Track L/R: switch 'current' track
  • CYCLE: Toggle Record without Count In/Out
  • Marker L/R: halve/double loop length

  This is a little convoluted but it works for me after using it a bit (plus labels)

  • Ch 1 S: Toggle Record then Overdub
  • Ch 1 M: Clear track
  • Ch 1 R: Rerecord Track
  • Ch 1 Vol: Current track volume
  • Ch 1 Pan: Current track pan

  Channel 8 is another sorta meta channel:

  • Ch 8 S: Synchronization on/off
  • Ch 8 M: Metronome on/off
  • Ch 8 R: Tap Tempo
  • Ch 8 V: Adjust Tempo

  Then, channels 2-7 map directly to what you'd imagine for tracks 1-6 in Loopy — solo, mute, record, volume and pan. With the exception of channel 2's mute button which mutes the active track. I actually rarely use these bits while recording but it is nice after I get something going to be able to tweak the volume/pan of at least 1-6 directly.

  It may sound weird that I have 2-7 mapped to tracks 1-6 in Loopy but the edge channels are easy to spot/grab and they get used a lot more.

  I wish the NanoKontrol 2 had more than one CC preset or the ability to change the MIDI channel directly on the the device (which you can apparently do with the original NanoKontrol). Then you could mix 12 tracks in loopy pretty seemlessly (or 8 totally seemlessly). Plus, when I use it with my MIDI foot pedal, a lot of the above is redundant. Would be great to switch the setup in those cases.

  @supadom In addition to only having a single CC 'scene', also note that while the v2 has considerably more buttons, it has eight groups vs nine groups on the original. For mixing purposes, the 9th channel is handy as a fixed 'master' channel.

• I use a NanoKontrol 2 for my stuff, and it's great. You can see it in action here:

  There's some wankery in the beginning, but it at least shows how useful a NanoKontrol can be for looping. You can completely customize everything in the editor, including which buttons latch and are momentary. Super value for what you'd want it to do.

• Good point about the toggle vs latch. It is handy. You can actually set the buttons to send different values for off and on. Teamviewer not running on partner computer mac. http://i.korg.com/uploads/Support/nanoKONTROL2_PG_E1_634479709631760000.pdf

  PS. No, you can't send Program Change messages. You can send CCs and notes only.

• Cheers guys. Do you know if mk1 is much less able than the second edition? They're going on ebay for much cheaper.

• From personal experience as well as what I've found (perhaps better said, not found) on the web the original Nanokontrol is useless except for Korg apps. I may replace mine at some point with the second generation, especially since there's a mode that works well with Auria apparently.

  I tried a Samson MF8 a month ago, which appears to have a smarter design than the Nanokontrol. My unit was defective and I returned it. So far there are no reviews out there and only 1 rating on amazon, none on thomann, b&h, or sweetwater.

• edited July 2017

  with iphone 5s over usb adapter it seems doesnt work..???!!! any experience?

• While searching for info on nanokontrol my old (2014) thread popped up. I'm still trying to replace my beatstep (endless encoders grrrrr.) but can't find anything compact enough.

  I bought korg nano pad but there's just x y pad and I'd ideally need more knobage for some fx control.

  I've looked at launch control cuteness that I used to have but the pads are far from ideal (jelly wobble type) despite looking very sexy in all those fruity colours. I don't actually use pads for drumming but controlling loop actions in loopy but they've got to trigger reliably.

  Any ideas welcome. I doubt it as I've been at it for a while now.

  Behringer x touch mini caught my eye too but those tiny buttons..and again, endless encoders. No mac editor either!