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The nanoKEY Studio appeared on our recommended list for 25 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards from September 2018 until May 2020 when it was out-ranked by other models.

Overview

The Korg nanoKEY Studio is not your typical MIDI keyboard, rather it is designed to be a portable music production tool with loads of DAW control features.

It combines 25 low-profile keys with 8 velocity sensitive pads and 8 knobs, but its most stand out feature is the inclusion of a X-Y pad similar to the ones found in Korg KAOSS.

As if those control options are not enough, Korg also equipped the nanoKEY Studio with multiple function buttons, convenient Bluetooth connectivity, along with compatible iOS, Windows and Mac music production software.

Get the Korg NanoKEY Studio if you're looking for a compact and portable music production MIDI controller.

Specifications

• Keys: 25 Low-Profile Keys
• Pads: 8 Velocity Sensitive Pads
• Buttons & Knobs: 8 Knobs, KAOSS X-Y Pad, Function Buttons (Octave +/-, Sustain, Touch Scale, X-Y, Pitch/Mod, Scene, Shift/Tap, Arp, Chord Pad, Easy Scale, Scale Guide)
• Octaves: +/- 4
• Bundled Software: KORG Gadget Le (iOS/Mac DAW), KORG Module Le (Piano iOS App), Propellerhead Reason Lite, Synthesizer Software (AAS Ultra Analog Session, KORG Collection - M1 Le, UVI Digital Synsations), AAS Strum Acoustic Session (Acoustic Guitar), AAS Lounge Lizard Session (Electric Piano), Ableton Live $50 discount coupon (DAW music production software) and more
• Power: USB Bus Powered or 2 x AAA Batteries
• Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth
• Compatibility: OS X 10.8 or later, iOS 8 or later, Windows 7 SP1 or later
• Dimensions: 10.94" x 6.3" x 1.30"
• Weight 1.04 lbs.