Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-1 DIY synthesizer is suitable for anyone interested in synthesizers and building! The device is assembled by the user, and no soldering is required.

The compact and powerful DIY synthesizer Korg NTS-1 has returned with new features and a more advanced, customizable interface. The NTS-1 mkII updates the DIY synth with a new keyboard, sequencer, fresh sounds, and a more comprehensive MIDI implementation. With a more powerful processor, the 2nd generation NTS-1 has even more punch than before. New custom oscillators and effects can be downloaded via the updated logueSDK. On the connectivity side, a new MIDI OUT port has been added alongside SYNC IN/OUT and MIDI IN, further expanding connectivity with other devices. Additionally, most of the parameters of the NTS-1 mkII are now MIDI CC compatible. It now gets its power via a USB C connection.

A versatile software bundle is included, featuring Izotope's “Ozone Elements,” which enables track creation and AI-assisted mastering, “Skoove,” which helps develop piano skills, “Reason Lite” DAW software, and software synthesizers from KORG and other manufacturers.

Features:

Multitouch keyboard
Monophonic Multi Engine digital oscillator
Multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass)
3 LFOs, 1 envelope generator
Effects: MOD (Chorus, Ensemble, Phaser, Flanger, Soft Clip, Hard Clip, Sine Fold, Fuzz), REVERB, DELAY
Includes USB cable and assembly instructions
Power supply: USB bus
Power consumption: 500 mA or less
Dimensions (L x W x H): 129 × 78 × 39 mm
Weight: 122 g

Connections:

Headphone / AUDIO OUT (3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack)
AUDIO IN (3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack)
SYNC OUT (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack, 3.3V output level)
SYNC IN (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack, 20V maximum input level)
MIDI OUT (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack)
MIDI IN (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack)
USB (Type-C)

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Korg NTS-1 MK2 DIY Synthesizer