# nanoKEY2: specs and price

**Price (US):** $99.99 at korg.com (Current retail price (Korg US shop)), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 12 midi keyboards we track it is the cheapest; category median $149.
**Brand:** Korg
**Released:** 2011
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $99.99 |
| Brand | Korg |
| Released | 2011 |
| Keys | 25 |
| Key type | synth |
| Drum pads | 0 |
| Knobs | 0 |
| Faders | 0 |
| Aftertouch | No |
| Connection | usb |
| Bundled software | Korg Kontrol Editor |

## Where it stands

At $100, the nanoKEY2 is the cheapest of the 12 MIDI keyboards we track, where the median is $149. On the spec sheet, its keys of 25 is the lowest of the 12, its drum pads of 0 is the lowest of the 12, and its knobs of 0 is the lowest of the 12. By release date, it is the oldest of the 12 we date.

## What reviewers say

One verified review of this exact model survives: MusicRadar (by Computer Music), 1 June 2011. It rates the nanoKey2 a clear improvement on the original nanoKey — velocity response is now consistent regardless of where you strike the key, the keys no longer catch on the casing, and the overall feel is much better — while noting the action stays very light and a little awkward, and that the original's CC Mode was removed. The verdict is 'The new hardware looks and feels better, though some may be disappointed that certain features have been left behind.' All judgements are subjective; no measurements are published. (Based on 1 review, 2011-06-01.)

Praised: Velocity response is far more consistent than the original nanoKey, and keys no longer stick against the edge of the casing; Improved design and build with notably better key feel, at a highly affordable price (listed at £48 / $65); Class-compliant USB-powered operation across the nanoSeries 2 — no drivers or external power supply needed; Fulfils its intended role well: making music on the move or saving desk space.
Flagged: The original nanoKey's CC Mode was removed, so functionality was lost from the first series rather than the feature-set being expanded; Very light, non-traditional key action still feels a little awkward and takes getting used to; Deeper settings such as velocity curve and pitch/mod button timing still require the separate Kontrol Editor software.
Disagreement: Only one source survived verification, so no cross-source disagreement can be assessed. The disagreement is internal to that single review: MusicRadar praises the much-improved key feel and now-consistent velocity response while simultaneously flagging that Korg deleted the CC Mode instead of expanding the existing feature-set, and that the action remains awkward. No claim is made here about coverage by any other outlet, as none was checked.
Sources: MusicRadar (2011-06-01, musicradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the nanoKEY2?**

One verified review of this exact model survives: MusicRadar (by Computer Music), 1 June 2011. It rates the nanoKey2 a clear improvement on the original nanoKey — velocity response is now consistent regardless of where you strike the key, the keys no longer catch on the casing, and the overall feel is much better — while noting the action stays very light and a little awkward, and that the original's CC Mode was removed. The verdict is 'The new hardware looks and feels better, though some may be disappointed that certain features have been left behind.' All judgements are subjective; no measurements are published. Praised: Velocity response is far more consistent than the original nanoKey, and keys no longer stick against the edge of the casing; Improved design and build with notably better key feel, at a highly affordable price (listed at £48 / $65); Class-compliant USB-powered operation across the nanoSeries 2 — no drivers or external power supply needed; Fulfils its intended role well: making music on the move or saving desk space. Flagged: The original nanoKey's CC Mode was removed, so functionality was lost from the first series rather than the feature-set being expanded; Very light, non-traditional key action still feels a little awkward and takes getting used to; Deeper settings such as velocity curve and pitch/mod button timing still require the separate Kontrol Editor software. (From 1 tester review.)

**How much does the nanoKEY2 cost?**

The nanoKEY2 has a US price of $99.99 (Current retail price (Korg US shop)), as of 2026-06-19.

**How does the nanoKEY2 compare on price?**

At $100, the nanoKEY2 is the cheapest of the 12 MIDI keyboards we track, where the median is $149.

**When was the nanoKEY2 released?**

The nanoKEY2 was released 2011.

**What are the nanoKEY2's key specs?**

nanoKEY2 (Korg): keys 25, key type synth, drum pads 0, knobs 0, faders 0. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Source: https://www.korg.com/us/products/computergear/nanokey2/ (korg.com, accessed 2026-06-19)
Corroboration: https://korgusshop.com/products/nanokey2bk (accessed 2026-06-19)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/midi-keyboards/korg-nanokey2/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the nanoKEY2 price of record was $99.99 as of 2026-06-19 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/midi-keyboards/korg-nanokey2/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl