KORG nanoKEY Fold SAND BEIGE - 25-Key USB-C/TRS-MIDI Foldable Master Keyboard (Beige)

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

The KORG nanoKEY Fold Sand Beige is an ultra-compact master keyboard that folds down to the size of a smartphone. Designed for mobile production, it offers 25 silent keys with 13 velocity levels , bus-powered USB-C , and a TRS-MIDI (Type A) output for connecting hardware synthesizers and drum machines. It features a 15-scale Scale Guide with Easy Scale mode , Chord Mode , an arpeggiator with 15 rhythm patterns , a Split function , and two touch-sensitive faders (Pitch/Mod) assignable to CC or scale performance. Save your settings to 15 scenes and edit them with the KORG KONTROL EDITOR . All this in a foldable chassis weighing just 126g and finished in Sand Beige .

Main features

• Foldable and silent keyboard : 25 membrane keys with 13 velocity curves and octave shift −4/0/+4.
• Guided Creativity : Scale Guide and Easy Scale (15 scales) with LED guidance; Chord Mode for triggering chords from any key.
• Flexible Arpeggiator : 15 rhythm patterns, Up/Down/Alt/Random/Trigger types, 1–4 octave range, Latch , tap tempo and USB MIDI sync.
• Expressive Performance : 2 touch sliders for Pitch/Mod, CC control, or melodic playing within the scale; configurable Sustain button.
• User Scenes : Save up to 15 scenes with mappings and preferences, with instant recall .
• Versatile connectivity : USB-C (bus-powered, ≤500 mA) and MIDI OUT TRS 3.5 mm Type A (includes TRS-DIN adapter).
• Included Software : KORG Software Bundle (e.g., iZotope Ozone Elements, Skoove, KORG synths) and 40 Melodics lessons .
• Color : Sand Beige . Also available in Black, White, 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 and automatic chords avoid off-key notes and speed up harmonization.
• Agile workflow : scenes for different DAWs/plugins and assignable touch control without complex menus.
• Hardware friendly : TRS-MIDI output with DIN adapter for synthesizers and classic electronic drums.

Use cases

• Mobile production : sketches on the train, backstage, or in a home studio, with a DAW on a laptop or tablet.
• Live/DJ set : chord/arpeggio triggering and on-the-fly scene changes; parameter control via touch-sensitive sliders.
• Learning : Guided scale practice and Melodic lessons included.

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, via the TRS-MIDI Type A output using the included TRS-DIN adapter .
• Can curves and mappings be edited? Yes, with the KORG KONTROL EDITOR for Windows/macOS.

Description for projects

KORG nanoKEY Fold Sand Beige Foldable MIDI Controller; 25 keys (13 velocity levels), −4/0/+4 octaves; 15 Scenes ; Scale Guide and Easy Scale with 15 scales ; Chord Mode ; arpeggiator (15 patterns, Up/Down/Alt/Random/Trigger types, 1–4 oct., Latch , tap tempo , MIDI-USB sync); two touch-sensitive sliders (Pitch/Mod, CC, Touch Keyboard mode); configurable Sustain button; Split function ; USB-C (bus-powered, ≤500 mA) and MIDI OUT TRS 3.5 mm Type A connectivity (includes TRS-DIN adapter); 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.