Korg released Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad

The Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad is a groundbreaking new effects unit that seamlessly integrates the legendary KAOSS X/Y touchpad control and the typical KAOSS effects into a compact and customizable self-assembly kit. With up to four effects simultaneously and deep manipulation possibilities, the NTS-3 is a true performance wonder that offers incredibly versatile possibilities to catapult your live performances to new heights.

Features

  • Up to four effects simultaneously
  • Legendary KAOSS effects
  • Intuitive operation and extensive connectivity

The NTS-3 was developed with a focus on live performances, offering particularly intuitive operation and extensive connectivity. It is the ideal compact effects unit for musicians, sound enthusiasts, and fans of electronic gadgets with high fun factor. Don’t be fooled by the compact size of the NTS-3 Kaoss Pad, as it is equipped with the legendary and globally popular KAOSS effects. This selection of essential filters and compressors, immersive delays, reverbs, and wild modulation effects will inspire you to creative sound experiments time and time again.

Thanks to its impressive processing power, the NTS-3 allows the use of individual effects as well as the seamless combination of up to four effects simultaneously, with the ability to save these combinations for future use. Switch the effects on and off as you please, and route them in different configurations to give your creativity the necessary freedom. But that’s not all – the NTS-3 offers numerous editing options to customize every effect parameter to your personal preferences – shape your own signature sound!

The NTS-3 is not just another effects unit, as its unique operation opens up new dimensions for your performances, all in a compact format that allows you to take the device with you anywhere. Inspired by the intuitive operation concept of the legendary KAOSS series, the NTS-3 uses its iconic X/Y touchpad to control performance-oriented effects such as Mute, FX Depth, and Tap BPM, as well as a novel Latch function that allows multiple effects to be manipulated simultaneously.

The NTS-3 offers numerous editing and customization options, as well as an open development API (Application Programming Interface) available on Github, allowing users to develop their own new effects using the dedicated logueSDK (Software Development Kit). This literally opens up limitless possibilities, as the NTS-3 can be expanded with new effects time and time again, making it even better suited to your personal preferences – a real game changer!

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More info here: Korg | Nu:Tekt NTS-3