The microKONTROL is the ultimate portable MIDI keyboard controller, providing every function and type of control you need for computer - based music production or performance.

With a compact and sophisticated-looking design, it includes a three-octave keyboard (37 note mini keyboard), eight encoders, eight sliders, and sixteen trigger pads that you can use to control your favorite soft synths, DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), or other musical tools such as external MIDI sound modules. It is the perfect choice for making music on the go thanks to its compact design, and it will fit into the tightest performance space.

 

So that you can instantly enjoy the microKONTROL, it comes with KORG's new Creative Control Pack CD-ROM stuffed with special versions of some of the hottest software titles around.

The Creative Kontrol Pack 3 consists of seven of the most in-demand software titles, configured for use with Korg’s innovative microKONTROL, KONTROL49 and padKONTROL USB-MIDI controllers. You get Ableton’s “Live Lite 6 Korg Edition” – a lite, yet surprisingly powerful version of their cutting-edge loop-based audio/MIDI sequence software. “Reason Adapted 3.0 for Korg” – a special configuration of Propellerhead’s award-winning workstation software with a ‘virtual rack’ of synthesizers and effect processors, “UVI Korg Edition 2” – a special version of Ultimate Sound Bank’s plug-in software with over 800 MB of drum kits and other sounds. In addition, you get some new software Applied Acoustics Systems’ “Lounge Lizard Session” – a physical modeling electric piano synthesizer including Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds, “Ultra Analog Session” – an easy operating analog modeling synthesizer of Applied Acoustics, Modartt’s “Pianoteq lite Korg Edition” – great performance physical modeling piano plug-in synthesizer, and “M1 Le” – a lite and special version of Korg’s epoch-making workstation synthesizer “M1” now available in software version.

Futhermore, now these software titles support Intel Mac, and included new template scenes for controlling these software titles from the microKONTROL/KONTROL49/padKONTROL. With this enhanced power, Creative Kontrol Pack 3 adds strong support to your PC-based musical creations and performances. (more info)

Missy Galore performed at the Winter NAMM Show in January, 2005. The following video highlights Missy's presentation of the KAOSS Pad entrancer, the krossfour and the microKONTROL. Click here to see video highlights of the event.

microKONTROL was introduced at the NAMM Show in July, 2003. Click here to see video highlights of the event.


A compact MIDI keyboard controller
that provides 35 different controllers

The microKONTROL’s velocity-sensitive 37-note mini keyboard provides Octave Shift and Transpose functions that allow it to cover the full range of C-1 through G9. Eight different velocity curves are provided – you can select the response that works best for your playing. Eight encoders and sliders, sixteen pads, a joystick with switch, and support for pedals give you a total of 35 different controllers, making this the ultimate controller for direct and intuitive operation.

Eight encoders and sliders, with associated LCDs

The eight encoders and sliders can be assigned to transmit any MIDI control change (including NRPN and RPN messages) to control volume, panning, or anything else. Operating a controller will transmit the MIDI message assigned to it. Each encoder and slider also has an LCD (sub display) that indicates the parameter and the transmitted value, with the backlight color changing between orange and green to distinguish between the encoder and slider. Since you won't have to watch your computer screen while you operate the controllers, your fingers will be linked to your music in a more physical way. The LCD can display either decimal or hexadecimal values.

Sixteen trigger pads that also function as control switches
The microKONTROL provides sixteen trigger pads that can be assigned with an unprecedented degree of freedom. The pads can be used to trigger notes with full velocity transmission, or assigned to transmit MIDI control changes to operate the transport of your recording software or act as any type of switch.

Specifications subject to change without notice