KORG nanoKEY Fold BLACK - 25-Key Foldable USB-C/TRS-MIDI Master Keyboard (Black)

KORG nanoKEY Fold BLACK - 25-Key Foldable USB-C/TRS-MIDI Master Keyboard (Black)

The KORG nanoKEY Fold BLACK is an ultra-compact foldable master keyboard built for capturing ideas on the go. Featuring 25 whisper-quiet keys and 13 velocity levels , bus-powered USB-C and TRS-MIDI Type-A output for external hardware, it comes with built-in creative tools like Scale Guide and Easy Scale (15 scales), Chord Mode , an arpeggiator with 15 rhythm patterns, two assignable touch sliders (Pitch/Mod), and a Split function . Weighing just 126g , it folds down to the size of a smartphone—perfect for mobile production, live performance, and home studios.

Main features

• Foldable and silent keyboard : 25 membrane keys with 13 velocity levels and octave shift −4/0/+4.
• Guided Creativity : Scale Guide and Easy Scale with 15 scales ; Chord Mode assigns chords to each key based on the tonality.
• Flexible arpeggiator : 15 rhythm patterns with types (Up, Down, Alt1, Alt2, Random, Trigger), 1–4 octave range, Rate and Gate control, and tap tempo .
• Interpretation and control : 2 touch sliders for Pitch/Mod, CC control or Touch Keyboard to play within the scale.
• User Scenes : Save up to 15 scenes and recall them instantly with Scene Switch Recall (edited with KORG KONTROL EDITOR for Win/Mac).
• Versatile connectivity : USB-C (bus-powered) and MIDI OUT TRS 3.5 mm Type A for synthesizers, modules and drum machines.
• Included Software : KORG Software Bundle (e.g., iZotope Ozone Elements, KORG and partner apps/synths) and 40 Melodics lessons .
• Finish : Black . Also available in White, Sand Beige, Alpine Green, and Lava Orange.

Product benefits

• True portability : Folded to fit in a pocket or tablet case; ready to sketch ideas in seconds.
• Less friction, more music : Guided scales, auto-chords, and arpeggiator speed up composition without fingering errors.
• Agile Flow : On-the-fly scene mapping and assignable touch controls for modulating plugins or hardware synths.
• Hardware Ready : TRS-MIDI output with DIN adapter (included) to integrate 5-pin MIDI equipment without extra accessories.

Use cases

• Mobile Production : Create melodic sketches with your laptop/tablet and your favorite DAW in any environment.
• Live/DJ set : Play along with grooveboxes and synths via TRS-MIDI; change scenes and trigger arpeggios and chords instantly.
• Learning : Practice with scale guide and take advantage of the included Melodics lessons.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it need batteries? No. It's powered by a USB-C bus (consumption ≤500 mA).
• Can I connect 5-pin MIDI equipment? Yes. Use the TRS-MIDI Type A output with the included TRS-DIN adapter .
• Can curves and mappings be edited? Yes, using the KORG KONTROL EDITOR for Windows/macOS.

Description for projects

KORG nanoKEY Fold BLACK foldable MIDI controller; 25 keys (13 velocity levels), −4/0/+4 octaves; 15 scenes ; Scale Guide and Easy Scale (15 scales); Chord Mode ; arpeggiator (15 patterns; Up/Down/Alt1/Alt2/Random/Trigger types; 1–4 oct.; tap tempo , Rate , Gate ); two touch-sensitive sliders (Pitch/Mod, CC, or notes per scale); Split ; USB-C connectivity (bus-powered, ≤500 mA) and MIDI OUT TRS 3.5 mm Type A ; folded dimensions 147 × 73 × 17 mm / in use 282 × 73 × 14 mm ; weight 126 g ; includes USB cable , TRS-DIN adapter , and quick start guide; color Black .