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Is there a better alternative to the Korg Nano Kontrol?

I am wondering if there is a better alternative to the Korg Nano Kontrol.
Honestly I don't think you're going to get anything better than the nanoKontrol2 especially for that price point. If you're willing to spend a little bit more you could get the Akai MIDIMix. It has 2 more lanes of knobs but this makes the unit slightly bigger than the nanoKontrol2 as well. If price or form factor isn't an issue then I guess the MIDIMix is a good alternative. Personally I love my nanoKontrol2.
 
Got myself a second hand korg nanokontrol studio. The jogwheel is a nice addition. Overall, once passed the PITA configuration process, I have been very satisfied with it.
 
Not at the price or size. I always thought it was strange that there’s barely any crossover between the manufacturers and products. If you want the form factor, Nano is where it’s at. If you can get used to the short throw, it’s fantastic for the money.

Novation Launch Control XL is an obvious next step. Go further and there’s the new Studiologic Mixface.
 
I have a nanoKontrol and I replaced it with the TouchOSC app where I could design my own faders (with a much longer run). If you don't mind using a touchscreen, it's the most cost effective and most portable solution I found.
That was the best way for me too. Page for faders, plus keyboard layout for keyswitching. All on a phone that fits neatly at one end of my main keyboard.
 
Another option: Behringer X-Touch Mini runs $49 and has eight infinity knobs and one 60mm fader. The fader has a longer throw than the Korg and the knobs are true infinity knobs, unlike the Korg. There is also a layer function which means with a button press, every knob and fader is mapped to an alternate CC. There are also 16 buttons. So it functions as if it has 32 buttons, 16 knobs, and 2 faders (just not simultaneously).
 
How about the Palette Aluminum Starter Control Surface Kit? Has anyone tried this. I saw it in a Christian Hanson video. Looks interesting to me. It has longer lanes so should be more precise. It costs about $250 to have two faders, but that's all I need. The Nano Kontrol is OK, but for me it does not provide enough detail as the faders are very small...
 
How about the Palette Aluminum Starter Control Surface Kit? Has anyone tried this. I saw it in a Christian Hanson video. Looks interesting to me. It has longer lanes so should be more precise. It costs about $250 to have two faders, but that's all I need. The Nano Kontrol is OK, but for me it does not provide enough detail as the faders are very small...
Perhaps a good alternative but what a cost !!!
 
How about the Palette Aluminum Starter Control Surface Kit? Has anyone tried this. I saw it in a Christian Hanson video. Looks interesting to me. It has longer lanes so should be more precise. It costs about $250 to have two faders, but that's all I need. The Nano Kontrol is OK, but for me it does not provide enough detail as the faders are very small...
I looked into using this system for Cubase but there isn't as yet any specific software integration for it and the software work round looked a bit complex (well for me anyway).
 
I looked into using this system for Cubase but there isn't as yet any specific software integration for it and the software work round looked a bit complex (well for me anyway).

I have a BCF 2000 for my main rig, but I bought a Palette Gear for travelling with my laptop and it's embarrassingly simple to set up. One of the easiest bits of kit ever....

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Keith McMillen K-board.

Edit: I read nano key 2.

Anyhow, McMillen have some interesting products for this purpose worth checking.
 
i use a old emulator e4k 76 note , it has 4 sliders that are smooth plus a "thumby" button ... for well anything. just put any plugin in cc learn move the fader and all good !
 
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