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Fine controller (with some DIY work)
According to pictures it promised to be nice controller and so it is in reality. It has everything to get familiar with controller use and you don't need to pay much for it. Sliders, rotating knobs are moving light (not too light), everything is made of plastics, but solid.
Included microUSB type B cord with length of mere 80 cm is suitable for connection with nearby laptop at best, not with computer placed by your feet. I agree with other reviewers its connection to controller is of flimsy design - instead of sticking out into space exposed to any harm the small connector should be sunk in some groove of back cover, thus be protected from accidental side blow.
So the first thing for me was to build stronger platform which will hold both controller and connector without the possibility of bending/breaking in contact site. I used plastic board some 5 cm larger on the side of USB input and with the help of double-sided tape I fastened down both controller and connector, the latter I tightly clamp from all sides with small pieces of plastics and tape. The idea is to transpose any harmful force (don't forget the pull) from connector to supporting board.
I'm using Sonar X2 and I was quite uncertain, if nanoKontrol would work with it. As far I can tell, it does – when the controller is implemented into MIDI Devices and Control Surfaces then various soft-synths (based on Play, Engine, Kontakt) respond to the movements of knobs and sliders without doing any setup. Well, some more fully, some less – why it is, I have to find out, I'm new to this topics yet.
Included microUSB type B cord with length of mere 80 cm is suitable for connection with nearby laptop at best, not with computer placed by your feet. I agree with other reviewers its connection to controller is of flimsy design - instead of sticking out into space exposed to any harm the small connector should be sunk in some groove of back cover, thus be protected from accidental side blow.
So the first thing for me was to build stronger platform which will hold both controller and connector without the possibility of bending/breaking in contact site. I used plastic board some 5 cm larger on the side of USB input and with the help of double-sided tape I fastened down both controller and connector, the latter I tightly clamp from all sides with small pieces of plastics and tape. The idea is to transpose any harmful force (don't forget the pull) from connector to supporting board.
I'm using Sonar X2 and I was quite uncertain, if nanoKontrol would work with it. As far I can tell, it does – when the controller is implemented into MIDI Devices and Control Surfaces then various soft-synths (based on Play, Engine, Kontakt) respond to the movements of knobs and sliders without doing any setup. Well, some more fully, some less – why it is, I have to find out, I'm new to this topics yet.
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Warning, GarageBand and Logic users take note!
I have returned the controller as it will not work with my version of GarageBand. Thomann are very good and I have returned it and now waiting for my refund.
I have copied and pasted this from the Korg Site. Jan 18th 2020.
A serious problem has been confirmed with the compatibility of GarageBand 10.3.3 and Logic Pro X 10.4.5 or later. If you are using the nanoKONTROL Studio Control Surface plug-in for GarageBand / Logic, please refrain from updating to GarageBand 10.3.3 or Logic Pro X 10.4.5 or later while we work on a solution.
I have copied and pasted this from the Korg Site. Jan 18th 2020.
A serious problem has been confirmed with the compatibility of GarageBand 10.3.3 and Logic Pro X 10.4.5 or later. If you are using the nanoKONTROL Studio Control Surface plug-in for GarageBand / Logic, please refrain from updating to GarageBand 10.3.3 or Logic Pro X 10.4.5 or later while we work on a solution.
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Great value !
Great little portable DAW controller, which works flawless once you downloaded the corresponding plugin.
The faders and knobs are of great quality, but the body of the controller feels maybe a tad bit cheap. Given the price it isn't much of a problem and adds to the transportability thanks to a light weight, so it's an almost perfect score by my book.
The faders and knobs are of great quality, but the body of the controller feels maybe a tad bit cheap. Given the price it isn't much of a problem and adds to the transportability thanks to a light weight, so it's an almost perfect score by my book.
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Bereicherung für den Workflow
Ich habe mir vor über einem Jahr den NanoKontrol Studio bestellt und arbeite seitdem damit. Die Bedienelemente lassen sich individuell anpassen und funktionieren einwandfrei.
Alles in allem ein gutes Produkt, hält was es verspricht!
Alles in allem ein gutes Produkt, hält was es verspricht!
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Lots of control despite the small size
Korg nanoKONTROL has all the controls (perhaps even more than) I need. I use it with my iPad Pro over bluetooth with zero problems. Next I'll try grabbing a WIDI and use it with my Digitakt.
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super useful for DAWs
absolutely love it we use it for mixing our broadcasts, only issue is when we use the mute button it doesn work for unmuting but could be a config issue with ableton. otherwise a 5 stars
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Game changer
No more hunting for the mouse pointer! Set up markets, arm the channel and hit record. Works great with Logic and Reaper.
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Very handy to use with korg gadget
Love using this with korg gadget and an ipad.
I also use the nanoKEY studio as well.
Great for that use!
I also use the nanoKEY studio as well.
Great for that use!
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