The Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad is a groundbreaking effects unit that integrates the iconic KAOSS XY pad touch interface and signature KAOSS effects into a compact yet powerfully customizable DIY kit.
With the ability to play 4 effects simultaneously and deep editing options, the NTS-3 stands out with its performance power and takes your mobile performances to new heights.
Designed with a focus on performance, the NTS-3 stands out as the ultimate compact FX unit that will delight musicians, sound creators and DIY enthusiasts, with its user-friendly controls and adaptable connectivity options. Experience the next level of sonic expression with the Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad.
KAOSS supported performances
Contrary to its compact size, the NTS-3 Kaoss Pad stands out with its rich and distinctive KAOSS effects. These effects range from basic filters and compressors to impressive delays, reverbs and creative modulation effects, offering a unique and unexplored palette that goes beyond previous performance possibilities.
With its powerful engine, the NTS-3 lets you play individual KAOSS effects or seamlessly combine up to 4 effects at once, which can be saved for future use. You can turn these effects on or off at any time and route them in a variety of configurations to unlock endless avenues of creative expression and performance possibilities.
But that's not all—NTS-3 offers extensive editing options, allowing you to customize and fine-tune the parameters of each effect as you wish. With the freedom and precision your creativity demands, you can shape every detail to your liking.
Unlimited playability
The NTS-3 is not just an FX unit; its unique interface offers superior playability, while its compact and portable design adds a new and fresh dimension to your performances.
Drawing inspiration from the famous intuitive ease of use behind all KAOSS products, the NTS-3 uses the iconic XY pad to control performance-focused features such as Mute, FX Depth and tap BPM. It's also combined with an ingenious Latch function that lets you individually control multiple effects at once.
Unique Customization and logueSDK
NTS-3 offers unlimited internal editing and customization options, and also uses an open development API (Application Programming Interface) that allows users to develop and create new effects. This API is available on Github, allowing users to create completely new effects through the dedicated logueSDK (Software Development Kit). This feature opens up endless possibilities and new effects for the platform — a real game changer!
Users can then load these new customized effects onto their NTS-3 devices via the dedicated Librarian app (coming soon).
Connection
As a performance-oriented FX tool, the NTS-3 offers comprehensive and flexible connectivity options. Using the Sync IN/OUT connectors, playing in sync with other devices is quick and easy.
Nu:Tekt DIY fun
Staying true to the DIY nature of every Nu:Tekt product, the NTS-3 Kaoss Pad kit is truly safe and easy to install (*).
To add extra creativity to the assembly process, we added reversible metallic black and metallic red side panels reminiscent of KAOSS so you can further personalize your NTS-3. (*) No soldering required, assembly process takes less than 20 minutes.
Physical customization and 3D data
Thanks to its DIY nature and open design, the NTS-3 is an FX unit that can be customized in multiple ways. Along with the open source logueSDK that allows users to create their own effects, the NTS-3's hardware can also be physically modified, both cosmetically and functionally. To get you started with physical customization, we provide the necessary schematics and instructions to help you personalize your NTS-3 in different ways!
Free music software package
The NTS-3 comes with a variety of music software from Izotope, including: "Ozone Elements" (which lets you create songs as well as master your songs using AI), "Skoove" (which helps you improve your keyboard playing skills), "Reason Lite" DAW software, and software synthesizers from KORG and other brands.
In other words, the moment you pick up this FX unit, you'll have a variety of tools at your disposal to help you take your music to the next level.
NTS-3 chaos pad KORG KONTROL Editor
The KORG KONTROL Editor, exclusive to the NTS-3, is a completely free and user-friendly tool for Windows and Mac. This tool not only easily manages all your customized logue SDK Effects and Plug-ins, but is also a really useful tool that allows you to manage your FX programs and edit them directly on your computer.
* How to import special effects
Customized oscillators and effects are distributed as a "user unit" file. To add an oscillator or effect, drag and drop the user unit file to the corresponding list in the NTS-3 Kaoss Pad KORG KONTROL Editor and press the SEND button to load the file to your NTS-3 Kaoss Pad. For more details, you can refer to the User Manual that comes with the NTS-3 Kaoss Pad KORG KONTROL Editor.
logue SDK 3rd Party Custom Content
Disclaimer:
-NTS-3 Kaoss Pad is not compatible with add-ons available for the NTS-1 or NTS-1 mkII. -This content is made by a third party, please go to the developer's site to get enough information before installing any Customized Content on your NTS-3 Kaoss Pad. -KORG cannot be held responsible for any incompatibility issues or damage that may occur to your synthesizer. -KORG will not provide any support regarding these contents, so if you have any questions, please contact the developer directly. -Some content is available for free, while others may be paid; please make sure to check with the developer for details.
Technical Specifications
Effects
Total 35
Fitr 5
Modulation 6
Delay 4
Reverb 5
Other (looper, grainshifter, vinyl break…) 5
Mastering 7
OSC 3
Performance programs 200 programs (100 preinstalled, 100 user programs)
Login/Logout Headphone / AUDIO OUT jack (3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack) AUDIO IN jack (3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack) SYNC OUT jack (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack, 5V output level) SYNC IN jack (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack, 20V maximum input level) USB port (Type-C)
Power supply USB bus power mode
Power consumption 500 mA or less
Dimensions (W × D × H) 104×101×39mm / 4.09”×3.98”×1.54”
Weight 119g / 4.20oz
What is included in the USB cable, Assembly instructions
