NK2Tray

Those who rely on DAWs or software synthesizers which are using classic, control surfaces, such as Korg nanoKONTROL2 for their musical endeavors, might be requiring a specialized way of obtaining even more functionality from their devices. This is especially relevant when it comes to integration with the operating system’s audio drivers and corresponding mixers.

Developed specifically in order to suit the requirements of those who wish to control the Windows Audio Mixer with such Korg devices, NK2Tray is a minimalist tray application that will help users better integrate the functionality of the nanoKONTROL2, or similar control surfaces, with the default, OS mixer capabilities.

For more detailed usage information, the developer was kind enough to include a detailed, wiki-style section, which can be accessed here, for those who require additional information, which spans across installation, device support, as well as boot behavior.

Speaking of the supported devices, the application doesn’t work exclusively, with Korg’s nanoKONTROL2 and other similar devices, such as Behringer‘s XTOUCHMINI, Icon’s i-Controls or ammoon’s EasyControl.9 can also be paired up with the utility.

Although still in active development, NK2Tray aims at improving the control surfaces’ stability through means of better maintainability, reducing conflicts with gaming software or improving the volume settings precision and performance.