Korg

Korg nanoKONTROL2 review

A slim USB control surface with eight channels of knobs, faders and buttons plus transport controls. Best for mixing and DAW control on a laptop desk. Price not published on the developer's site.

Key features

• Eight channels each with knob, fader and three switches
• Dedicated transport section
• Single USB cable for power and MIDI
• Pre-configured mappings for major DAWs
• Korg Kontrol Editor for customization
• Black or white finish

Korg nanoKONTROL2 alternatives

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  Akai Professional

  Akai Professional MPK Mini IV

  $99once

  Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.

  VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
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  Arturia

  Arturia MiniLab 3

  $149once

  A 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.

  VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
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  Novation

  Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4

  $139.99once

  A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.

  VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported

Sources: www.korg.com