Price: £114.95
(as of Apr 01, 2023 11:52:24 UTC – Details)
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Korg NTS-1 Digital Synth Kit
Korg is always creating new ways to experience hands-on, fun music-making. Now, you can too.
The Nu:Tekt NTS-1 digital KIT is a unique, flexible, and easy DIY synthesizer that you can easily assemble yourself (tool included), without any soldering.
The first of its kind from Korg’s DIY-focused Nu:Tekt brand, NTS-1 packs a powerful synth and multi-effects engine into a compact and highly portable form factor. Its DIY nature means it’s also very customisable. Explore the possibilities!
NTS-1 is also completely compatible with the logue-SDK*, making it possible to create custom oscillators and effects or upload any of the content available for Minilogue XD and Prologue.
* When using 3rd party plugins on the NTS-1 please consult with the developer first as the content may sound differently than with Minilogue XD or Prologue based on polyphony.
A wide range of sonic possibilities
Belying its size, the Nu:Tekt NTS-1 features a digital oscillator inspired by the MULTI engine as found on the acclaimed Prologue and Minilogue XD, along with an extremely capable arpeggiator including multiple ranges, scales, and modes, plus dedicated spatial, modulation, and delay sections, each with multiple settings to explore.
With a single monophonic digital oscillator, one multimode filter, an envelope generator, three LFOs and three stereo effect processors, the NTS-1 is a very powerful, flexible, fun-to-explore synth.
The main oscillator can produce Sawtooth, Triangle, Square and VPM waveforms, and can load custom oscillators created from Korg’s logue SDK, which means it’s compatible with content created for Prologue and Minilogue XD. These waveforms can be easily re-shaped and adjusted just by simply turning a couple of knobs.
A wide selection of filters (Low pass 2/4-pole, High pass 2/4-pole, Band pass 2/4-pole and OPEN mode, all with resonance) give you serious control over the overall tone of the oscillator.
The three onboard effects units are inspired by those on Korg’s Minilogue XD, which itself took onboard effects to a whole new level. Numerous reverbs, modulation effects, and delays are available to blend and edit at will, to add a finishing touch to your sound creations.
NTS-1 also offers a fun and practical arpeggiator with several patterns available. Scales and numerous note orders including a Random mode are also available to create new and original ideas on the fly. The pattern length can be adjusted (from 1 to 24 steps) and, when synced externally, the step duration can also be adjusted (16th to 64th notes).
Thanks to its ribbon controller, simple interface and display, the NTS-1 can be played and enjoyed very intuitively. Deeper parameter changes are also possible with several combinations of buttons / knobs, furthering the possibilities. Don’t let its size fool you; NTS-1 goes deep but keeps it all easily accessible.
Customise the experience
Get creative and use the NTS-1 in a wide variety of setups
The fun isn’t over after you finish building the NTS-1. The screws on the side panels are long enough to let you easily attach custom side panels.
Get creative and use the NTS-1 in a wide variety of setups. Equipped with AUDIO IN, SYNC IN, SYNC OUT and MIDI IN connectors, the NTS-1 can easily be used in combination with other hardware and software.
Powerful digital effects
You can control it using external MIDI controllers and sequencers, use it to modify an audio signal with its powerful digital effects, or even sync it to other hardware and jam along!
It’s also USB micro-B powered so you can plug it directly into a portable battery and take it anywhere with you! You can also connect to your computer’s USB port or directly to the power supply using a standard USB power plug.
Free bundle of music software
The NTS-1 comes with a diverse variety of music software, including software synths from Korg and other brands, “Skoove” which will help you improve your keyboard playing skills, “Reason Lite” DAW software to record your songs, and Izotope’s “Ozone Elements”, to master your final audio using AI.
In other words, the moment you get your hands on this synthesizer you’ll have a variety of tools to help you take your music to the next level.
Batteries : 1 Unknown batteries required.
Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 12.9 x 7.8 x 3.9 cm; 290.3 Grams
Manufacturer : KORG
ASIN : B07XH591BH
Item model number : NTS-1
Country of origin : Vietnam
The KORG NTS-1 is an exciting way into Electronic Synths – Build it (tools included), tweak it, connect it – a world of synthesis is at your fingertips
The first of its kind from KORG’s DIY-focused Nu:Tekt brand, the NTS-1 packs a powerful synth and multi-effects engine into a compact unit that you can build, carry and connect anywhere. Its DIY nature means it’s also very customisable.
The NTS-1 is also completely compatible with the logue-SDK, so it is possible to run any custom oscillator and effect content available for minilogue xd and prologue or create your own
Despite it’s small size, the Nu:Tekt NTS-1 features a digital oscillator as found on the acclaimed kORG Prologue and Minilogue, along with a fun and practical arpeggiator with several patterns available. Scales and numerous note orders including a Random Mode are to create new and original ideas on the fly
Not only is the NTS-1 a great self build project it includes a bundle of music software including ‘Ozone Elements’, Software Synths from KORG, ‘Reason Lite’ DAW software and ‘Skoove’ to help improve your keyboard playing skills