Korg - nanoKEY2 - USB MIDI Keyboard - 25 Key - Black

Product Information

If you're looking to get the most out of your Nanokey2, our Ableton Midi Script Creator tool ' Control Surface Studio' is exactly what you need! Make sure that the Nanokey2 is selected as your audio input and output device in your audio settings. All editions of Ableton Live, from Intro to Suite, can be used with any device that sends out MIDI data. This is the case for all versions of Live, 9, 10, or 11. Seeing as the Nanokey2 is a MIDI capable device, it is fully suited to function with Ableton Live. Linking and configuring the Korg Nanokey2 to Ableton Live is not too complicated, and once you have them paired together you can control the software's settings from your midi keyboard. If you're looking to make sure you have the full range of Audio and MIDI effects, we suggest you go with Ableton Live Suite, as it has far more than the Standard edition. How to connect the Nanokey2 to ableton

In this tutorial you will learn everything you need to know about using the Korg Nanokey2 with Ableton Live. including how to connect, setup and midi map the Nanokey2. Article Contents The blue and yellow model is perfect for use with “KORG Gadget,” KORG’s acclaimed DAW software for iOS/Mac. The orange and green model features the look of a popular DAW software used by electronic music producers. People who already use these software titles will be right at home on these colorful controllers, and they will also be of interest to beginners, since a generous bundle of software and discount coupons is included. This enables users to start producing music immediately, right out of the box.With a one-to-one MIDI mapping, each control on your Nanokey2 can only be assigned to a single parameter in Ableton Live. Limited Ableton parameter options to map to There are three main versions of Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Even though Intro and Standard are both effective, Suite offers a lot more, including 70GB of library sounds, compared to Standard's 10GB. Korg's Nanokey2 is an exceptionally flexible midi keyboard and is a powerful tool when is used with Ableton Live. This midi keyboard has a plethora of features, making it perfect for Ableton Live. You can create your own Ableton midi mappings with ease, giving you the power to control many of the features of Ableton Live with your Nanokey2. Does the Korg Nanokey2 come with ableton Live included? Mappings are saved along with your Ableton session. Therefore, if a new session is created, you must re-map all of your controls. Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Nanokey2, than Live's internal midi mapping mode allows.

FAQ / Troubleshooting

Despite the absence of a built-in MIDI remote script within Ableton Live, users can still use the Nanokey2 to midi map to numerous functions in the software.

When you’re finished mapping, press the MIDI Map Mode button again to disable it. The Limitations of midi mapping the Nanokey2 Moving the physical control on your Nanokey2 will now move the position of the corresponding parameter in Ableton. Upon making a successful connection between the Korg Nanokey2 and Ableton Live using the instructions above, you can now use MIDI mapping to allocate the physical knobs, pads, keys etc on the device to their respective functions in Ableton Live like this: The Nanokey2 is all set and can now be used with Ableton Live. How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live Make sure that the Nanokey2 is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.

Since the appearance of the first KORG nano series in 2008, which brought new possibilities of “mobility” to USB-MIDI controllers for PC-based music production, these simple, portable controllers have continued to play a role in every musical scene from home studios to large stages. In commemoration of their tenth anniversary, KORG is happy to announce two vibrant color models that will stand out in any DAW-based or hardware-centric studio. Select the MIDI Map Mode button in the top right corner of the Live window. The button should turn orange, indicating that the MIDI Map Mode is enabled.