Korg nanoKONTROL StudiovsKorg nanoPAD2
Summary
Korg nanoKONTROL Studio and Korg nanoPAD2: 2 Korg pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg nanoKONTROL StudioCurrentView details → | Korg nanoPAD2CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2011 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 0 | 16 |
| Faders | 8 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 0 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport, Battery powered | Scale mode, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | Korg Software Bundle (Gadget 2 LE, M1 Le, Ableton Live Lite and more) | Korg Software Bundle (Gadget 2 LE, M1 Le, Ableton Live Lite and more) |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 278 × 160 × 33 mm | 325 × 83 × 16 mm |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.29 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: nanoKONTROL Studio – 0 nanoPAD2 – 16
- Faders: nanoKONTROL Studio – 8 nanoPAD2 – 0
- Knobs / encoders: nanoKONTROL Studio – 8 nanoPAD2 – 0
- Released: nanoKONTROL Studio – 2016 nanoPAD2 – 2011
- Bluetooth MIDI: nanoKONTROL Studio – Yes nanoPAD2 – No
- Dimensions (W × D × H): nanoKONTROL Studio – 278 × 160 × 33 mm nanoPAD2 – 325 × 83 × 16 mm
Both are the same on aftertouch (None).

