Download
Share
Print this page
Korg nanoKEY Fold Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Korg Manuals
  4. Keyboard
  5. nanoKEY Fold
  6. Owner's manual
Korg nanoKEY Fold Owner's Manual

Korg nanoKEY Fold Owner's Manual

Foldable midi keyboard
Hide thumbs Also See for nanoKEY Fold:

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Owner's Manual
En 1

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the nanoKEY Fold and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Korg nanoKEY Fold

Summary of Contents for Korg nanoKEY Fold

  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual En 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........................4 Conventions in this manual..................5 Main features........................ 6 Connecting and getting ready to play ............... 7 Opening and closing the nanoKEY Fold ..............8 Connecting via USB..................... 9 Connecting to a computer ..................9 Connecting to an iPad/iPhone ................10 Connecting via MIDI.....................
  • Page 3 Other functions ......................24 Selecting a scene....................24 Configuring the scenes ..................24 Customizing the controllers ..................25 Customizing ........................26 Getting ready to use KORG KONTROL EDITOR ..........26 Types of parameters .....................26 Customizing the nanoKEY Fold ................26 Parameter guide ......................27 Scene parameters ....................27 Global parameters....................30...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Fold - Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the nanoKEY Fold, Korg’s foldable MIDI keyboard. To take full advantage of this device’s functionality and ensure years of trouble-free operation, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before use. → Conventions in this manual...

  • Page 5: Conventions In This Manual

    Fold - Introduction Conventions in this manual • Specifications and appearance of this product are subject to change without notice. • The shape and display content shown in this manual may differ in some ways from the actual product.

  • Page 6: Main Features

    The keyboard buttons are equipped with LEDs that light up when you play them. The nanoKEY Fold also features a Scale Guide, along with an Easy Scale function that lets anyone play without hitting the wrong notes.

  • Page 7: Connecting And Getting Ready To Play

    Fold - Connecting and getting ready to play Connecting and getting ready to play → Opening and closing the nanoKEY Fold → Connecting via USB → Connecting via MIDI → Software setup...

  • Page 8: Opening And Closing The Nanokey Fold

    Be sure to place this device on a flat surface during use. The nanoKEY Fold is equipped with magnets. Do not place or store this keyboard near items such as watches or magnetic cards that can be affected by magnetic fields.

  • Page 9: Connecting Via Usb

    - Connecting and getting ready to play Connecting via USB Connecting to a computer Use the included USB cable to connect the nanoKEY Fold to the USB (Type-C) port on your com- puter. Once you’ve connected the cable, turn on the nanoKEY Fold. USB cable Computer Make sure to use the included USB cable.

  • Page 10: Connecting To An Ipad/Iphone

    - Connecting and getting ready to play Connecting to an iPad/iPhone Use the included USB cable when connecting the nanoKEY Fold to the USB-C port of an iPad/iPhone. When connecting to an iPad/iPhone that features a Lightning connector, use a commercially available Lightning to USB camera adapter and a USB-C to USB-A cable.

  • Page 11: Connecting Via Midi

    When connecting via the MIDI connector, you must supply power to this unit via the USB port. Use a USB cable to connect the USB port on the nanoKEY Fold to either the USB port on your com- puter or to a commercially available USB standards-compliant AC adapter (5 V DC, 550 mA or greater).

  • Page 12: Connecting The Midi Out Connector To Your Midi Device

    Connecting the MIDI OUT connector to your MIDI device Connect the MIDI OUT connector (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack) of the nanoKEY Fold to the MIDI IN connec- tor of your external device. When connecting to the MIDI connector (5-pin DIN) of an external device, use the included MIDI TRS- DIN adapter cable (3.5 mm TRS mini phone to 5-pin DIN, female) and a commercially available MIDI...

  • Page 13: Software Setup

    - Connecting and getting ready to play Software setup When connecting the nanoKEY Fold to your computer, you may first need to specify the MIDI port set- tings, load any software synthesizers or specify recording settings for individual tracks in your DAW...

  • Page 14: Part Names

    Fold - Part names Part names → Touch sliders PITCH slider → Touch sliders MOD slider (→ Octave shift) (Octave up), (Octave down) buttons (→ Selecting a scene) (Scene) button (→ Velocity settings) (Velocity) button (→ Setting the scale...

  • Page 15: Functions And Operations Of Controls

    Fold - Functions and operations of controls Functions and operations of controls This explains the functions and settings for each button and slider. → Keyboard buttons → Touch sliders → Setting the scale and key → Arpeggiator → Other functions...

  • Page 16: Keyboard Buttons

    Fold - Functions and operations of controls Keyboard buttons The keyboard buttons consist of 25 keys, which are used to transmit note messages. The velocity for these keys is output at a fixed value. Velocity settings This specifies the velocity that’s transmitted when you press a keyboard button.

  • Page 17: Sustain

    Fold - Functions and operations of controls Sustain You can make the notes that you play keep sounding (sustaining), even after you remove your fin- ger(s) from the keyboard buttons. A sustain message is transmitted for the notes you play while you press the (Sustain) button.

  • Page 18: Split Mode

    Fold - Functions and operations of controls Split mode Press the (Split) button to enter Split mode. (Split) button and Chord button light up, and the left-hand part of the keyboard can be used for Chord mode, while the right-hand part can be used as a regular keyboard.

  • Page 19: Touch Sliders

    As you trace your fingertip across the PITCH slider, the touch keyboard generates a melody that’s in → Setting the scale key tune with the specified scale and key. You can set the control change (CC) number you like in the KORG KONTROL EDITOR for controlling the MOD slider. Tip:...

  • Page 20: Setting The Scale And Key

    Fold - Functions and operations of controls Setting the scale and key You can specify the scale and key that are used with the touch keyboard, chord, scale guide and easy scale functions. Setting the scale type Press the (Scale Type) button while holding down the (EDIT/TAP) button.

  • Page 21: Arpeggiator

    Arpeggiator The arpeggiator is a function that automatically separates the notes of a played chord and plays them in sequence. The arpeggiator of the nanoKEY Fold features many rhythm patterns, and you can use the keyboard buttons or the touch slider to add a sense of rhythm to your performance.

  • Page 22: Range Over Which Arpeggios Play

    Fold - Functions and operations of controls Range over which arpeggios play Here’s how to specify the octave range over which the arpeggios play, within a range of 1–4 octaves. Press the (Arpeggiator Octave) button while holding down the (EDIT/TAP) button.

  • Page 23: Setting The Arpeggiator Note Length

    Note: Use the KORG KONTROL EDITOR to change the Key Sync setting, as this can’t be set on this device. Off: Synchronization is off. With Key Sync off, the arpeggio pattern is not reset when you press a key- board button or touch slider.

  • Page 24: Other Functions

    - Functions and operations of controls Other functions Selecting a scene You can use the scenes in the nanoKEY Fold to save the internal settings and switch between these settings, according to how you use the device. Press the (Scene) button while holding down the (EDIT/TAP) button.

  • Page 25: Customizing The Controllers

    Fold - Customizing the controllers Customizing the controllers → Getting ready to use KORG KONTROL EDITOR → Types of parameters → Scene parameters → Global parameters...

  • Page 26: Customizing

    The global parameters will be shared among all scenes. Customizing the nanoKEY Fold You can customize the nanoKEY Fold by connecting it to a computer via USB on which the KORG KONTROL EDITOR is installed.

  • Page 27: Parameter Guide

    Fold - Customizing the controllers Parameter guide Scene parameters Keyboard (Keyboard buttons) MIDI Channel [1...16, Global] Specifies the MIDI channel that’s used to transmit MIDI messages that are generated when you press the keyboard buttons. When this is set to “Global”, MIDI messages are transmitted on the global MIDI channel that’s set in the global parameters.
  • Page 28 Fold - Customizing the controllers Touch sliders Pitch/Mod mode MIDI Channel [1...16, Global] Specifies which MIDI channel is used to transmit MIDI messages. When this is set to “Global”, MIDI messages are transmitted on the global MIDI channel that’s set in the global parameters.
  • Page 29 Fold - Customizing the controllers MOD Slider MIDI Channel [1...16, Global] Specifies which MIDI channel is used to transmit MIDI messages. When this is set to “Global”, MIDI messages are transmitted on the global MIDI channel that’s set in the global parameters.

  • Page 30: Global Parameters

    Fold - Customizing the controllers Off Value [0...127] Specifies the value of the message that is transmitted when the button is switched off. On Value [0...127] Specifies the value of the message that is transmitted when the button is switched on.
  • Page 31 Internal: The arpeggiator operates at the tempo set by the BPM. Select this setting when you don’t need to synchronize the BPM with your application. External-USB: The arpeggiator of the nanoKEY Fold synchronizes with the MIDI clock of the com- puter connected to the USB port.
  • Page 32 Set this to “Enable” so that the LEDs light up, or to “Disable” so that they do not light up. If you operate the keyboard buttons while the LED illumination is active, the nanoKEY Fold returns to its previous condition.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Fold - Appendix Appendix → Restoring the factory settings → Troubleshooting → Preset lists → Specifications → Operating requirements...

  • Page 34: Restoring The Factory Settings

    (Touch Keyboard)– (EDIT/TAP) LEDs begin blinking. All set- tings of the nanoKEY Fold are restored to the factory settings when the blinking stops. Note: Restoring the factory settings takes several seconds after the nanoKEY Fold is turned on. Never turn off the power while the (Touch Keyboard)–...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Power does not turn on • If the nanoKEY Fold is connected to a computer via a USB hub, it may not turn on due to insuf- ficient power. In that case, the nanoKEY Fold should be connected directly to the USB port on the computer without using a USB hub.

  • Page 36: Preset Lists

    Fold - Appendix Preset lists Scale list Scale Name Scale [Key C] Major 1 (Ionian) C, D, E, F, G, A, B 02 Major 2 (Lydian) C, D, E, F♯ , G, A, B 03 minor 1 (Aeolian) C, D, E♭ , F, G, A♭ , B♭...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Fold - Specifications Specifications Keyboard No. of keys: 25 Velocity: 1–127 Octave shift: -4–0–+4 Scenes No. of scenes: 15 Arpeggiator Arpeggiator rhythm patterns: 15 Chord Mode Scale types: 15 Jacks USB port (Type-C), MIDI OUT connector (3.5 mm TRS mini phone jack)

  • Page 38: Operating Requirements

    Fold - Specifications Operating requirements See the Korg website: “OS Compatibility Charts” for details on compatibility with the latest operating systems. https://www.korg.com/support/os/ Not all devices that meet these operating requirements are guaranteed to work.
  • Page 40 ©2024 KORG INC. Published 09/2024...