KORG Nu:Tekt NTS-1 Digital Synth Kit

The Nu:Tekt NTS-1 from KORG is a digital Synthesiser KIT that is a unique, flexible, and easy DIY programable synthesizer that you can easily assemble yourself, without any soldering (what tools you do need are included). The NTS-1 is 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 box that you can carry and connect anywhere (powered by batteries or USB). Its DIY nature means it’s also very customisable. Explore the possibilities

Korg has always built and designed new ways to experience hands-on, fun music-making. Now, you can too. The KORG Nu:Tekt NTS-1 digital KIT is a unique, flexible, and easy DIY synthesizer that you can easily assemble yourself, without any soldering nor electronics experience required (tools you need are included in the kit).

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 carry and connect anywhere. Its DIY nature means it’s also very customisable. Explore the possibilities!

A wide range of sonic possibilities
Belying its small size, the Nu:Tekt NTS-1 features a digital oscillator inspired by the MULTI engine as found on the acclaimed KORG 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, one EG, three LFOs, three stereo effect processors, and full arpeggiator, 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 really finish out your sound creations.

NTS-1 also offers a fun and practical arpeggiator with several patterns to pick from. 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 with little or no keyboard playing knowledge. Deeper parameter changes are also possible with several combinations of buttons / knobs furthering the possibilities. Don’t let its size fool you; the NTS-1 goes deep but keeps it all easily accessible.

Customise the experience

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. 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 to a portable battery and take it any where with you! You can also connect to your computer’s USB port or directly to a power supply using a standard USB power plug.

Free bundle of music software

The NTS-1 comes with a diverse variety of music software from Izotope including “Ozone Elements” which lets you not only create songs but also master them using AI, “Skoove” which will help you improve your keyboard playing skills, “Reason Lite” DAW software, as well as software synths from KORG and other brands.

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