As with all controllers in the nano2 series, the design of the nanoPAD2 aimed to make it as compact and lightweight as possible, making it ideal for use with any type of laptop or desktop computer. It has successfully incorporated not only 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads into its compact housing but also an X-Y touchpad. With the ability to assign the pads of the nanoPAD2 to four banks, you can access a total of 64 playable sounds.

The 16 velocity-sensitive pads respond sensitively to the touches of your fingertips, authentically transmitting your playing style to sequencer or DAW software, preserving all the nuances of the drum parts. By switching between the four scenes, you can utilize 64 different pad assignments.

The X-Y pad primarily serves to control multiple synthesizer parameters simultaneously. The integrated touch-scale function allows for intuitive playing of musical phrases with the touchpad, just like with the Kaossilator. This works incredibly simply: select one of the 16 different scales, define the key and note range, and you can create a harmonious performance that fits your song. The gate arpeggiator, borrowed from the Kaossilator Pro, transmits note values based on tempo. Tempos can be set manually via "Tap Tempo" or synchronized to the song tempo. In combination with the touch-scale function, the gate arpeggiator allows for the playing of tempo-synchronized phrases and rhythms by simply swiping across the touchpad or playing the trigger pads.

Just connect your computer to the nanoPAD2 via USB, and you have a mobile music studio. The nanoPAD2 is powered through the USB cable, reducing clutter and providing a tidy workspace.