A Review of the Korg MIDI Bundle

An industry giant unveils compact MIDI devices 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. Its range of MIDI controllers 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. Its Octave Shift feature gives you immediate access to the entire MIDI note range, further expanding its power. 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. In fact it is so small, you can put it virtually anywhere you want in front of your laptop, in your work station, or wherever you need a versatile control over your virtual instrument or software. But despite its size, the nanoKEY comes with several benefits when it comes to functionality, but its intuitive layout makes operation a breeze for any user.

The nanoPAD on the other hand, is composed of 12 highly-sensitive trigger pads (including an X/Y pad) making it a great tool for laptop DJs as well as for doing drum programming (its roll and flam functions provide a unique interface that allows realistic drum programming). It is USB powered and is capable of sending both notes and MIDI control data at the same time.

The nanoPAD also has a Chord Trigger that lets you enter chords into a single pad, making most of the dirty work as you create. The nanoPAD can also send control change messages, which makes it a great interface for solos and multi tracks. You can turn objects on and off, or trigger clips during your live performances.

Finally, Korg finishes the deal with 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.

The nanoKONTROL has 4 programmable scenes, and each of them lets you set the controller the way you want it. That means you can send 168 different MIDI Control Change messages and MIDI notes using these switches. It has 6 transport buttons, and each can either send MIDI Control Change messages or MMC messages to control functions such as 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. Get the nanoKEY, the nanoPAD, and the nanoKONTROL today!

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