A Review of the Korg MIDI Bundle

The industry is about to feel the innovative prowess of Korg with its new compact Korg MIDI devices, particularly designed for music makers on-the-go!

Korg introduces its new range of MIDI controllers the nanoSeries devices intended to meet the needs of artists whose talents are not confined in four walls. These MIDI series features three compact products the nanoKEY, the nanoPAD, and the nanoKONTROL.

The nanoKEY is built to be tough, and is a 25-note, velocity-sensitive model. Aside from being very handy in recording chords and melodies, the nanoKEY can also be used to send MIDI data, further expanding its power. It has an Octave Shift function that provides immediate access to the entire MIDI note range. The nanoKEY also comes complete with pitch and modulation buttons, so your performance will have that natural controller expression, despite its size.

You might be surprised to see the nanoKEY in a very small size. Its small size allows you to put it in front of your laptop, your recording station, or wherever you need a versatile control over your virtual instrument or software. But although it is small, the nanoKEY has a gives you a handful of features when it comes to functionality without cutting corners that could affect its convenient operation.

The nanoPAD, on the other hand, has 12 highly-sensitive trigger pads complete with and X/Y pad, which makes it great for laptop DJs as well as for drum programming its roll and flam functions give a unique interface that projects realistic drum programming. The nanoPAD is USB powered and capable of sending both notes and MIDI control data too.

The nanoPAD also has a Chord Trigger feature that allows you to enter chords onto a single pad, which allows you to make the most of the work surface while you work. The pad also makes a great interface for soloing or muting tracks because it can transmit control change messages. You can turn the objects on and off, or trigger clips during live performances.

Finally, Korg wraps the MIDI bundle with the nanoKONTROL. It gives you 9 faders, 9 knobs, 18 switches, and a full transport section allowing you expansive control. That makes the nanoKONTROL the best DAW and plug-in control, and with its note input mode, laying down your next groove will be such a breeze.

Each of the four programmable scenes that the nanoKONTROL has allows you to set the controllers as you please That means you can send 168 different MIDI Control Change messages and MIDI notes using these switches. each of its 6 transport buttons can send both MIDI Control Change messages as well as MMC messages in order to control functions like start, stop, loop, or record.

Thanks to the Korg MIDI Bundle, taking full control over the quality of music that you create is now possible. And the best part is, you get all three at the price of one. So what are you waiting for? Get the Korg MIDI Bundle, today!

Learn more about the Korg MIDI Bundle (nanoKEY, nanoPAD, nanoKONTROL) or take a look at other Midi Controllers.