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Korg nanoKONTROL2

USB MIDI DAW mixer with eight compact channel strips and dedicated transport controls.

Original local control-layout schematic of Korg nanoKONTROL2; not a product photograph
LOCAL REFERENCE SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

MODEL IDENTIFICATION: nanoKONTROL2 (model family: nanoSERIES2). Confirm the full label, revision, region, included accessories, and software generation against the physical unit before use.

Model specifications

Catalog leafSpecialized input controllers
Exact model / identifiernanoKONTROL2 (model family: nanoSERIES2)
Control inputs / sensorsEight channel faders, eight rotary knobs, 24 channel buttons (three per strip), and transport/track buttons. Faders/knobs report continuous MIDI control values; buttons send discrete MIDI events.
Connection / protocolUSB Mini-B connection and USB bus power; USB-MIDI device. Does not carry audio. Class-compliant operation is available on supported hosts; Windows configurations may require the Korg USB-MIDI driver depending on OS and device setup.
Driver, software, and host compatibilityKORG KONTROL Editor stores control assignments; compatible DAWs provide MIDI mapping or control-surface support. Check Korg’s current nanoKONTROL2 download page for the applicable driver/editor and OS limits.
Setup / calibrationConnect the USB Mini-B cable, select nanoKONTROL2 as a MIDI input in the DAW, then load a matching control-surface template or map controls. Use KORG KONTROL Editor for assignment edits and verify each fader, knob, and transport command. It has no physical sensor calibration routine.

Safety and preservation

Use the specified USB connection without pulling or twisting the cable. Avoid liquid, grit, and excessive pressure on the slim faders/buttons; disconnect before cleaning and transport it without objects pressing on the controls.

Record observed condition, host OS, application/driver version, firmware, accessories, and test conditions separately from manufacturer claims.

Primary manufacturer sources

  1. Korg nanoKONTROL2 product specificationsManufacturer product page with control layout and connection details.
  2. Korg nanoKONTROL2 downloads and supportManufacturer downloads for manuals, KONTROL Editor, and applicable USB-MIDI software.

Specifications and software support can change by revision and host OS. Verify the exact unit and applicable manual before service or deployment.