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KORG nano

KORG nano SPECIFICATION

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nano Specification

 

nanoKEY specifications


<Controllers>
• Keyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves
• CC MODE button
• Octave Shift up/down buttons
• Pitch up/down buttons
• Modulation button


<Connections>
mini-USB


<Power>
USB bus power


<Power Consumptions>
USB bus power: less than 100 mA


<Others>
• Dimensions: 320(W) x 83(D) x 14(H) mm/ 12.60”(W) x 3.27”(D) x 0.55”(H)
• Weight: 220g/ 0.49lbs.
• Accessories: USB cable

<System Requirements>
[Macintosh]
• Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9, or Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later
• Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X or Apple Macintosh with PowerPC supported
[Windows]
• Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, or Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
• Supported Computer: Computer with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP/ Vista (Intel USB chipset recommended)

 

nanoPAD specifications


<Controllers>
• 12 trigger pads with velocity and 4 velocity curves
• X-Y pad
• ROLL button
• FLAM button
• HOLD button
• SCENE buttons (SCENE 1-4)


<Memory>
4 user scene memories


<Connections>
mini-USB


<Power>
USB bus power


<Power Consumptions>
USB bus power: less than 100 mA


<Others>
• Dimensions: 320(W) x 82(D) x 16.5(H) mm/ 12.60”(W) x 3.23”(D) x 00.65”(H)
• Weight: 330g/ 0.73lbs.
• Accessories: USB cable

<System Requirements>
[Macintosh]
• Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9, or Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later
• Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X or Apple Macintosh with powerPC supported
[Windows]
• Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, or Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
• Supported Computer: Computer with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP/ Vista (Intel USB chipset recommended)

 

nanoKONTROL specifications


<Controllers>
• 9 knobs
• 9 sliders
• 18 buttons
• Transport buttons: REW/PLAY/FF/LOOP/STOP/REC
• SCENE buttons (SCENE 1-4)


<Memory>
4 user scene memories


<Connections>
mini-USB


<Power>
USB bus power


<Power Consumptions>
USB bus power: less than 100 mA


<Others>
• Dimensions: 320(W) x 82(D) x 29.5(H) mm/ 12.60”(W) x 3.23”(D) x 1.16”(H)
• Weight: 290g/ 0.64lbs.
• Accessories: USB cable

<System Requirements>
[Macintosh]
• Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9, or Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later
• Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X or Apple Macintosh with powerPC supported
[Windows]
• Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, or Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
• Supported Computer: Computer with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP/ Vista (Intel USB chipset recommended)

M1 Le Software Synthesizer Specifications
• Maximum Polyphony: 32 notes (depending on the CPU of host computer)
• Number of Parts: 8
• Number of Presets: 200 presets (100 Programs, 100 Combinations), a user bank (50 Programs, 50 Combinations)
• 144 PCM waveforms (100 multi-sounds, 44 drum-sounds)
• 33 effect types
• Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in instrument
• Real-time MIDI control and automation supported
• Supported Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz ~ 192 kHz
• Number of instances available as plug-in: 1
• Maximum four outputs
* M1 Le software synthesizer has no data compatibility with M1 software synthesizer.

<System Requirements>
[Macintosh]
• Computer (*1)
CPU: Apple G4/500 MHz or faster, G4/800 MHz or faster recommended
Memory: 256 MB or larger
Display: 1,024 x 768 – 32,000 colors or higher
- Operating System
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
• Audio Interface (*1)
Stand-alone: Core Audio compatible audio interface (Macintosh’s on-board sound output port can be used)
Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program (*2)

[Windows]
• Computer
CPU: Intel Pentium III/1 GHz or faster, Pentium 4, Pentium M (Centrino), Celeron M/900 MHz or faster recommended
Memory: 256 MB or larger
Display: 1,024 x 768 – 16 bit colors or higher
- Operating System
Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista SP1
• Audio Interface (*1)
Stand-alone: ASIO, DirectSound/MME compatible audio interface
Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program (*2)

*1: Audio interface with a low latency will be needed to play software synthesizer in real time.
*2: Audio Units or VST or RTAS compatible (for Macintosh), or VST or RTAS compatible (for Windows) host application program will be needed to use as plug-in.

* Please be aware that no technical support is provided by the software manufacturers or by Korg for any of the demonstration software provided with the nanoSeries. For information about upgrading the demo software or purchasing a full version, please refer to that company’s website for further details.
*This product uses applied technology from ART Teknika's CONSOLE.
*Mac, the Mac logo and the Audio Units logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*The "Built for Mac OS X" graphic is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license.
*Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

 

 

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nano Software

 

KORG KONTROL Editor

The KORG KONTROL Editor lets you edit the parameters in your Korg nanoSERIES MIDI controller, and save the settings on your computer.

PC: KontrolEditor_PC_0100E.zip (8.9MB)

MAC: KontrolEditor_MAC_0100.zip (7.5MB)

 

M1 le lite for nanoKEY

PC: m1le_win_104.zip (16.5MB)

MAC: m1le_macn_104.dmg (14.5MB)

 

EZdrummer Lite for nanoPAD

PC: EZdrummer_Lite_WIN.exe (265MB)

MAC: EZdrummer_LiteMAC.dmg (277MB)

 

Both M1le lite and EZdrummer lite will require a licence code that is supplied with the relevant nano product.

 

Software installation Guide (PDF)

Software_Install2_E3.pdf (33KB)

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nanoKONTROL Control Surface plug-in for GarageBand/Logic

MAC: nanoKONTROL_CSPlugin_101.dmg

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USB MIDI Driver

Latest USB MIDI Driver For PC & MAC

USB MIDI Driver

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nano Software Templates

 

Ableton Live Templates

PC/MAC: korgnano_live.zip

nanoSERIES Ableton Templates
This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoPAD and nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to Ableton Live.

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MixVibes Templates

PC/MAC: nano_and_padKONTROL_MixVibes.zip

nanoSERIES Mixvibes Templates
This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoSERIES and/or padKONTROL to provide mapped access to MixVibes. Also included is a controller mapping reference file.

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ToonTrack Templates

PC/MAC: TT_Templates.zip

nanoPAD ToonTrack Templates
This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoPAD to provide mapped access to ToonTrack titles; including Claustrophobic, Drumkit from Hell, Funkmasters, Latin Percussion, Nashville, Twisted Kit, Vintage Rock, Pop Rock Kit and Superior Drummer 2.0

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Apple Logic Pro 8 Control Template

PC/MAC: Apple_Logic_Pro_8_Template.zip

nanoKONTROL Apple Logic Pro 8 Control Template
This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to Apple Logic Pro 8.

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nanoKONTROL

Image-Line FL Studio 8 Control Template

PC/MAC: Image_Line_FL_STUDIO_8_Template.zip


This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to Image-Line FL Studio 8 Template.

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nanoKONTROL

KLCAE07 Cell Control Template

PC/MAC: KORG_Legacy_Cell_Template.zip


This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to the Legacy Cell Module in Legacy Analog Edition '07.

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nanoKONTROL

KLCDE M1 Control Template

PC/MAC: KORG_M1_Template.zip


This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to the M1 module in Legacy Digital Edition.

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nanoKONTROL

KLCAE07 MonoPoly Control Template

PC/MAC: KORG_MonoPoly_Template.zip


This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to the MonoPoly module in Legacy Analog Edition '07

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nanoKONTROL

KLCAE07 PolySix Control Template

PC/MAC: KORG_PolySix_Template.zip


This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to the PolySix module in Legacy Analog Edition '07

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nanoKONTROL

KLCAE07 MS-20 Control Template

PC/MAC: KORG_MS20_Template.zip


This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to the MS-20 module in Legacy Analog Edition '07

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nanoKONTROL

Native Instruments Traktor Control Template

PC/MAC: NI_TRAKTOR_Template.zip


This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to Native Instruments Traktor.

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nanoKONTROL

Steinberg Cubase 4 Control Template

PC/MAC: STEINBERG_CUBASE_4_Template.zip


This download contains Template Scene Data that can instantly configure the nanoKONTROL to provide mapped access to Steinberg Cubase 4.



nano Support

 

Owner's Manual for the Korg nanoPAD USB-MIDI Controller
This is the original Owner's Manual for the KORG nanoPAD USB-MIDI controller in .pdf form.

nanoPAD_OM_E2.pdf

 

Owner's Manual for the Korg nanoKONTROL USB-MIDI Controller
This is the original Owner's Manual for the KORG nanoPAD USB-MIDI controller in .pdf form.

nanoKONTROL_OM_E2.pdf

 

Owner's Manual for the Korg nanoKEY USB-MIDI Controller
This is the original Owner's Manual for the KORG nanoPAD USB-MIDI controller in .pdf form.

 

nanoKEY_OM_E1.pdf

 

MIDI Implementation for the nano Series
The .zip contains the MIDI implementations in both .txt and .pdf formats

nano_MIDI_implementation.zip

 

Nano Series Easy Start Guide

nanoSERIES_EastStartGuide.pdf