Korg Nanopad 2 Black

A Key Piece in the nanoSERIES2 Range: Performance in a Portable Format

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.

Who Is the Korg nanoPAD2 For and What Are Its Uses?

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.

Velocity Pads + Touch Control: A Duo Designed for Instant Creation

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 Touchpad (Kaoss): Expressive Modulation and Effects Control

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.

4 Saveable Presets: Faster Workflow from Session to Session

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.

Included Software Package: Ready to Start Without Hassle

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.)

Technical specifications

Category	controller	Inputs	USB, mini-USB, USB-Midi
Arpeggiator	Yes	Outputs	USB, mini-USB, USB Midi
Compatibility	iOS, iPad, Mac OS X 10.4 or higher	Color	Black
Controller	Touchpad, 16 pads	Power supply	USB
Provided software	EZdrummer Lite, Korg M1 Le, Lounge Lizard Session	Number of pads	16
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Weight	258 g
Number of keys	16	Dimensions (mm)	325 x 83 x 16

Dimensions

325 x 13 x 83 mm