The Korg nanoPAD2 fits within the philosophy of the nanoSERIES2: offering compact USB controllers that are simple to integrate and expressive enough to become true production instruments. In its BK (black) version, it retains Korg's DNA: a performance-oriented approach designed to speed up workflow in music production. The nanoPAD2 focuses on the essentials (pads + touch control) to remain immediately effective, while offering configuration memories to adapt to multiple projects, virtual instruments, or DAWs.
This controller is particularly suited for producers, beatmakers, and musicians looking for a lightweight MIDI pad controller that is quick to master and easy to transport. It excels in finger drumming to lay down rhythms on the fly, in sample triggering (one-shots, vocals, FX), as well as in launching loops and scenes depending on your software environment. Thanks to its touchpad, the nanoPAD2 is also suitable for creators who like to "play" effects (filter, reverb, delay, glitch, morphing) in real time, whether recording or performing.
The nanoPAD2 combines a playing surface of 16 pads and a touchpad to multiply possibilities without multiplying menus. The velocity-sensitive pads facilitate expression (nuances, accents, ghost notes) and make programming more musical than mouse editing. Whether you work with acoustic drums, 808/909 kits, cinematic percussion, or sample libraries, you gain spontaneity and precision during recording.
The Kaoss-type touchpad is a real asset to move beyond "button-by-button" control. By assigning the horizontal and vertical axes to two parameters (for example cutoff frequency and resonance, delay mix and feedback, grain and density), you achieve smooth transitions and organic movements. It is a highly effective solution for automating effects in real time, creating build-ups, texture variations, and bringing your arrangements to life without overloading your setup.
The nanoPAD2 allows you to save 4 presets to adapt the controller to multiple uses: a "drums" set, a "clips" set, an "FX" set, a "synth" set. This approach is especially practical if you switch between several DAWs, virtual instruments, or different session templates. You reduce setup time and stay focused on creation.
To complete the experience, Korg provides a download code giving access to a software package developed by Korg and its partners. The goal is simple: to allow you to immediately enjoy the controller in a production environment without having to add tools from the start. (Exact content may vary depending on distribution periods.)