KORG nanoKEY Studio - Wireless USB-MIDI controller with 25 keys, 8 pads, 8 knobs, and XY touch pad

KORG nanoKEY Studio - Wireless USB-MIDI controller with 25 keys, 8 pads, 8 knobs, and XY touch pad

The KORG nanoKEY Studio is a portable MIDI controller that combines a 25-key responsive keyboard , 8 responsive pads , 8 assignable knobs , and a KAOSS-style XY touch pad, so you can shape your ideas instantly. It features USB (micro-B) or Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI for wireless operation with iPhone/iPad, Mac, or Windows PCs, USB bus power or 2 AAA batteries , and a lightweight design for producing anywhere. Creative features include an Arpeggiator , Chord Pad , Touch Scale , Easy Scale , and Scale Guide (key guide lighting) so you can effortlessly play in the right scale. It features 8 scene memories for storing templates per project/DAW, and comes with a KORG Software Bundle code to expand your production environment.

Main features

• All-in-one surface : 25-key keyboard with 4 velocity curves, 8 pads with 4 velocity curves, 8 knobs and assignable XY touch pad .
• Dedicated controls : Octave ± ( range −4 to +4 ), Sustain, Touch Scale, XY, Pitch/Mod, Scene, Shift/Tap, Arp, Chord Pad, Easy Scale and Scale Guide.
• Memory : 8 programmable scenes to instantly switch mapping between plugins or DAWs.
• Flexible connectivity : USB (micro-B jack) and Bluetooth LE MIDI (compatible with Apple Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI specification).
• Dual power supply : USB bus or 2 × AAA ; reference battery life ≈10 h with alkaline batteries (factory settings).
• True portability : 278 × 160 × 33 mm and 471 g (without batteries); consumption <500 mA via USB.
• Includes : USB cable, KORG Software Bundle code and 2 AAA batteries for testing.

Product benefits

• Instant flow : play, program drums on the pads, automate with the knobs and shape parameters on the XY pad without leaving the hardware.
• Always in scale : Scale Guide , Easy Scale , and Touch Scale help you stay in tune when recording melodies and chords.
• Cable-free setups : Create a clean desktop with Bluetooth LE MIDI and switch to USB when you need minimal latency or clock synchronization.
• Project Templates : Save 8 scenes to switch instruments/DAWs in seconds.
• Mobile and robust : compact size and battery powered for production on the road, in classes or rehearsals.

Use cases

• Portable beatmaking : rhythm pads, filter/EQ knobs, and XY pad for build-ups and drops .
• Melodic composition : keys with scale guide and arpeggiator to create lines and progressions without losing pitch.
• Plugin/DAW Control : Map the 8 knobs to synths, effects, or macros and save the mapping as a scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it work via Bluetooth with Windows? Yes, starting with Windows 8.1 using the KORG BLE-MIDI Driver (required for wireless connection).
• Can I sync the arpeggiator via MIDI clock? Yes, via USB . In wireless mode, MIDI clock is not transmitted/received.
• What's in the box? USB cable, KORG Software Bundle code , and two AAA batteries for verification.

Description for projects

KORG nanoKEY Studio MIDI controller: 25-key keyboard with 4 velocity curves; 8 pads with 4 curves; 8 assignable knobs; XY touch pad; Octave ± (range −4…+4), Sustain, Touch Scale, XY, Pitch/Mod, Scene, Shift/Tap, Arp, Chord Pad, Easy Scale, Scale Guide controls; 8 scene memories; USB connection (micro-B); Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI (Apple BLE MIDI compatible); USB bus power or 2×AAA batteries; approx. 10 h battery life (alkaline, factory settings); consumption <500 mA; dimensions 278 × 160 × 33 mm; weight 471 g (without batteries); includes USB cable, KORG Software Bundle code and 2 AAA batteries.