Lightweight at 2.2 lb, The microKEY2-49 from Korg is a slim USB-powered MIDI controller with a pitch wheel, a mod wheel, and a set of 49 velocity-sensitive Natural Touch mini keys.

An assignable jack affords you the ability to use a sustain pedal, while two octave-shift buttons allow you to change the range of this three-octave unit. You can make edits to MIDI parameters using the Korg KONTROL Editor software, which is available for free download on the Korg website. This can be useful in customizing the microKEY2 to your specific sensibilities, such as adapting the instrument's velocity curve to your individual touch.

The controller includes the Korg Software Bundle. Finally, purchasing the Korg microKEY2 will allow you to download a limited version of the Reason DAW.

49 Velocity-Sensitive Mini-Keys    Supports Mac, Windows, and iOS    Damper Pedal Jack    Pitch and Mod Wheels    Octave Shift Buttons    USB Powered by Computer or iPad/iPhone    Includes 5 Virtual Sound Modules    Includes Reason (Limited)    Edit Controls via KORG KONTROL Editor

• USB powered by your computer, iPad, or iPhone
• 49-key, velocity-sensitive Natural Touch mini keyboard
• Pitch wheel, mod wheel, and two octave-shift buttons
• Jack for damper pedal

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• Korg KONTROL Editor MIDI-mapping software allows you to set the keyboard to respond to one of eight distinct velocity curves or set a fixed-velocity value. This is useful in customizing the microKEY2 to your personal playing style

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used to replace an Auturia controller (like a Minilab) in Auturia software?

A: Arturia Software Instruments are compatible with all midi controllers, so the Nektar Technology Impact LX49+ 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard will work.

Q: 2. Are the rotary controls on this continuous encoders, or pots that stop at each end?

A: The rotary controls on the Nektar Technology Impact LX49+ 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard have pots that stop at each end. They are not continuous.

Q: 3. The description says it supports Mac, Win and iOs, but the Bluetooth connectivity mentions only Mac and iOs. Won't it work wirelessly with Windows?

A: Yes, the Korg microKEY AIR-49 is now compatible for MIDI to work wirelessly with a PC that is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and Windows 8.1 or later or with a USB adapter that supports Bluetooth 4.0 Smart. Here is a link to the Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide: https://mans.io/files/viewer/637331/1

Q: 4. With the 49 key, I want to program the first 10 keys as shortcuts in Musescore, so I'm wondering if there is there a way to acces an octave below or up?

A: There are octave up and octave down buttons that will shift the keyboard one, two or three octaves lower and one, two, three or four octaves higher. Here is a link to the user manual - see page 5 for the information regarding octaves and transposing: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/617697.pdf

Q: 5. when this controller is used to control more than 9 channels..we need to go to the next bank of faders and after returning to first bank (1-9) previous values of software mixer faders jumped to the new settings when we try to move sliders of nano kontrol?

A: Because the faders are not automated, they will remain in the same physical position when you jump from one bank to another. However the levels on each bank will not change when you shift banks. The levels on the next set of banks will ONLY begin to change if you begin touching the faders.

Q: 6. What is the latency/delay for Bluetooth to an iPhone? How many milliseconds?

A: At this time, the latency measurement is not specified by the manufacturer.

Q: 7. Could this be configured to control software such as lightroom or premiere pro?

A: This is feedback from users of this product.As long as you do not install the Korg MIDI USB drivers, it has the potential to be mapped to different DAWs. However with that being said, Korg as a manufacturer does not guarantee this controller to work with anything that does not support their drivers.

Q: 8. Will this work with F8 recorders the same way it works with MixPre10?

A: Yes, the Korg nanoKONTROL2 - Slim-Line USB MIDI Controller should work the same way with the Zoom F8n Multitrack Field Recorder as it does with the Sound Devices MixPre-10 Multitrack Field Recorder.

Q: 9. I want to know that, does this controller can use in Sound Device Mixpre-10T?

A: No. This is designed to controll software within a DAW.

Q: 10. does it come with a sustain pedal?

A: This unit does not include a sustain pedal. Here's a recommendation for a sustain pedal B&H # AUFPP1L.