Korg Nanopad 2 & Kronos

Nippess · Post by **Nippess** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:46 pm

Hi everyone! I've had my Kronos 61 for 18 months now and learning bits and pieces slowly (LOL). Many thanks to all of you who have helped with the tuition videos, really helpful!
What would be the benefits of having a Nanopad, and how does it work?
(Please excuse tech. newbie here!!)
Happy musical Christmas to you all!

neomad · Post by **neomad** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:33 pm

Hi,

Please use search function. Beside many posts talking about Nanopad, there is a lot of information out there about Nanopad and Kronos.

Moreover, run a quicksearch in youtube too: again, a lot of practical examples.

motic · Post by **motic** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:57 pm

First of all you buy one

, you plug it in and you have 8 pads controlling your Karma accords, as simple as that and you have much fun cause you (ok, edit

) missed those coming from an M3 or Oasys

Second you follow the tips from Neomad ... or which you like first

DH56 · Post by **DH56** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:14 pm

Pads are a wonderful thing! But I never "misted" mine on the "O"!! I don't think they like water!

Sparker · Post by **Sparker** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:15 pm

The Nanopad connects directly to the Kronos via USB. It will automatically configure the first 8 pads to match the internal pads of the Kronos. You can then trigger the assigned chords from the nanopad, which is very useful and means you don't need to go to the chord screen to trigger the pads. You can also assign the remaining pads to play further chords or send midi cc messages. Also useful for triggering drum rolls and flams when you have a drum program loaded (Program or Combi mode) or you can use the pads to play instruments in a drum kit with velocity control.

There is a specific section in the manual (external controllers?) that describes how it works.

Nippess · Post by **Nippess** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:54 pm

Thank you, I will have a search and surely have more fun; the chord pad idea will definitely be useful. I appreciate your advice and will come back to let you know if I purchase said addition.

drama1 · Post by **drama1** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:21 pm

Frankly, I don't know where you would put a nanopad on the Kronos 61. There's no room as far as I can tell.

Dniss · Post by **Dniss** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:35 pm

Funny you should mentionned that I was actually looking at this too yesterday.

I found this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM5CyvPtgWk

I know it's in french but it gives an idea how it works. If you need any translation let me know.

But it very easy to set up.

DH56 · Post by **DH56** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:05 am

While we're on the subjects of pads, nano pads and such, check out Qui's excellent tutorial using the Yamaha IPad app.

Bloody brilliant!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS6-AuyfSno

Ojustaboo · Post by **Ojustaboo** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:47 am

Got my nanopad 2 coming on Tuesday as a crimbo pressie from my son

AlexJoKeys · Post by **AlexJoKeys** » Wed Sep 11, 2013 5:56 pm

Anyone know if the Nanopad '1' works with Kronos for sure?

Sparker · Post by **Sparker** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 1:35 pm

Mine works fine. I get auto-recognition of 1st 8 pads and the remaining 4 pads can be configured, to send other messages, using the downloadable Nanopad editor.

ZenSonic · Post by **ZenSonic** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 1:39 pm

Does one have to upgrade the OS system for those with early op systems in order for the Nanopad 2 to be plug and play?

Sparker · Post by **Sparker** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:23 pm

I think nanopad auto-recognition was added at OS 1.5

I'm still using OS 1.6 and it works with that.

SanderXpander · Post by **SanderXpander** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:26 pm

Out of curiosity, is there a reason to still be on an old OS? Since 1.5 brought extra memories and 2.01 brought user sample streaming... Why would you remain at an old OS?