KORG nanoKONTROL2 WHITE - Ultra-thin USB control surface with 8 faders, 8 knobs, and transport for DAWs

KORG nanoKONTROL2 WHITE - Ultra-thin USB control surface with 8 faders, 8 knobs, and transport for DAWs

The Korg nanoKONTROL2 WHITE is a compact and lightweight MIDI control surface designed to quickly manage your DAW and virtual instruments. Housed in a sleek body, it offers 8 channels with a fader , knob , and three assignable buttons per channel (solo/mute/rec), plus a dedicated transport section with CYCLE, REW, FF, STOP, PLAY, and REC. It is USB bus-powered (< 100 mA consumption) via its mini-USB connector, and functions as a class-standard MIDI device for plug-and-play integration with macOS and Windows.

The nanoKONTROL2 features DAW-specific operation modes (Mackie Control/HUI, etc.) and a CC mode for assigning Control Changes to every fader, knob, and button via the KORG KONTROL Editor . It also features function buttons for track and marker navigation (PREV/NEXT TRACK, SET/PREV/NEXT MARKER), speeding up editing and mixing. Weighing just 293g and measuring 325 x 83 x 30mm , it’s ideal for small desks, mobile production, and live performance, without sacrificing dedicated controls and a clear layout.

Main features

• 8 channels with fader + potentiometer + 3 assignable buttons per channel (solo/mute/rec).
• Dedicated transport: CYCLE, REW, FF, STOP, PLAY, REC.
• Function buttons: PREV TRACK, NEXT TRACK, SET MARKER, PREV MARKER, NEXT MARKER.
• Modes: Templates for popular DAWs (Mackie Control/HUI) and fully assignable CC mode .
• Direct compatibility with major DAWs (Logic, GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Digital Performer, SONAR, among others).
• Connection/Power: mini-USB, bus-powered (< 100 mA).
• Ultra-compact size: 325 × 83 × 30 mm and 293 g, ready for backpack or desk.
• Color: White.

Product benefits

• Instant workflow: mix, mute, arm, and automate at your fingertips, without relying on a mouse.
• Quick integration with your DAW: Preset modes streamline adjustments; Control Change mode enables creative mapping.
• True portability: USB-powered and compact enough for mobile studios and live sets.
• Deep customization: Edit curves and assignments in the KORG KONTROL Editor to tailor each control to your project.

Use cases

• ITB Production and Mixing: Touch control of levels, panoramas, sends, and automation.
• Live and live sets : trigger transports and control effects in real time.
• Post-production/editing: Navigate through markers and tracks with immediate access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need an external power supply? No. It's USB bus -powered with a consumption of less than 100 mA.

Is it compatible with my DAW? Yes. It includes modes for most common DAWs and an assignable CC mode for any MIDI-compatible software.

How do I customize the controls? With the KORG KONTROL Editor , you can assign CC and save your settings.

Description for projects

Korg nanoKONTROL2 WHITE MIDI control surface; 8 faders, 8 knobs, and 24 buttons (solo/mute/rec per channel); CYCLE/REW/FF/STOP/PLAY/REC transport and PREV/NEXT TRACK, SET/PREV/NEXT MARKER buttons; DAW modes (Mackie Control/HUI) and CC mode; mini-USB connection; USB bus power (< 100 mA); dimensions 325 × 83 × 30 mm; weight 293 g; includes USB cable; compatible with Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7/8 (32/64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 or later.