Korg nanoKEY Fold Black
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Korg
nanoKEY Fold Black
Product Info
Article Number:
605303
Brand:
Korg
Model:
nanoKEY Fold Black
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
Price:
$137.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The nanoKEY Fold is a clever little device for sketching out ideas and triggering virtual instruments. It's fantastic for songwriters, beatmakers, and anyone needing a super-portable MIDI controller—just don't expect it to replace a full-sized keyboard for serious playing.
Product Description
- Korg nanoKEY Fold Black
- Foldable Mini MIDI Keyboard
- 25 Membrane keys
- 13 Selectable velocity values
- 2 Freely assignable ribbon controllers for CCs or for playing scales with just one finger
- Octave shift from -4 to +4 octaves
- Sustain button
- 15 Scenes for saving different assignments
- Arpeggiator with 15 rhythm patterns
- Chord mode for triggering chords using individual keys
- 15 Different scales with LED marking of the notes contained in the selected scale
- Easy Scale mode
- Split function
- Touch slider for pitch and modulation
- Plug & Play use with computer
- smartphone or tablet via USB-C
- MIDI: 3.5 mm mini jack
- USB-C
- Power supply via USB
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 147 x 73 x 17 mm (folded)
- 292 x 73 x 14 mm (ready for use)
- Weight: 126 g
- Colour: Black
- Includes mini-jack to DIN type A adapter and USB-C cable
PROS
- • Foldable design offers incredible portability for on-the-go music creation.
- • Ribbon controllers provide expressive pitch/modulation beyond standard keys.
- • Easy Scale mode simplifies playing in unfamiliar keys and scales.
- • Compact size makes it ideal for limited desk space or mobile setups.
CONS
- • Membrane keys lack the tactile feedback of traditional piano keys.
- • Limited key count restricts complex chord voicings and arrangements.
- • Mini-jack MIDI output is a bit dated and requires an adapter.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
25
Key Type
Membrane
Pads
None
Knobs/Faders
1 Touch Slider
Connections
USB-C, 3.5mm Mini-Jack MIDI
Weight
126g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ribbon offers continuous, nuanced control, unlike the stepped nature of a wheel; it's more like a miniature, touch-sensitive fretboard.
While it covers common scales, it's geared more towards pop and contemporary music; advanced users might find it limiting for microtonal or very unusual tunings.
Yes, it's class-compliant and draws minimal power, making it perfectly suitable for operation via USB power banks for truly portable music creation.
