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Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Build Your Own Kaoss Pad Kit

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Style: NTS3KAOSS


Features

  • Build your own Kaoss Pad with the Nu:Tekt NTS-3 DIY kit, easy assembly with no soldering required.
  • Compact and portable design, fits in the palm of your hand for easy transport.
  • Features a treasure trove of built-in, distinctive KAOSS effects for original performance possibilities.
  • Includes up to 4 effects playable simultaneously with deep editing options for customization.
  • Iconic XY pad touch interface for intuitive control and dynamic performance features.
  • Creative Latch function to separately control several effects at the same time.
  • Unbound on-board editing and customization options for endless creative expression.
  • Open development API (Application Programming Interface) available on Github for new effects.
  • Dedicated Librarian application to load custom effects created via logueSDK.
  • Includes reversible metallic black and KAOSS reminiscent metallic red side panels for personalization.

Description

Since it was founded in 1963, Korg's goal has been to create new experiences in music and performance. That was what drove the creation of Japan's first disc-based rhythm machine, the Doncamatic, and then led to the development of Japan’s first synthesizer and the world's first needle-type tuner, followed by numerous unique instruments that have brought the enjoyment of musical performance to many people all around the world. The microKORG2, evolving from the microKORG legacy, introduces a looper, vocal processor, full-color display, new sounds, and USB to its renowned polyphonic analog modeling, offering musicians a compact, visually intuitive synthesizer/vocoder with expressive vocals, real-time performance features, and modern design. Meet the Liano With its great selection of piano sounds, integrated and powerful speakers, great feeling keybed, and its slim and compact design, Liano is the ideal way to bring endless musical fun to your life. Choose your favorite Liano, and show your true colors! Discover volca This series includes a variety of units such as synthesizers, drum machines, and bass synths that all play a specialized role in your performance or studio setup. Users can perform with multiple units using the tempo sync included on all volcas. The compact design of the Korg volca series is packed with limitless possibilities. The Nu:Tekt NTS-3 kaoss pad is a groundbreaking new effects unit, seamlessly integrating the iconic KAOSS XY pad touch interface and the distinctive KAOSS effects into a compact yet powerful customizable DIY kit. The compact NTS-3 kaoss pad boasts a wealth of distinctive KAOSS effects, from filters to delays. Play or combine up to 4 effects, save configurations, and toggle them for creative expression. The portable NTS-3 adds a fresh dimension to performances. Its intuitive XY pad controls Mute, FX Depth, tap BPM, and the Latch function, allowing simultaneous control of multiple effects. The NTS-3 features extensive editing and customization. With its open API and logueSDK on GitHub, users can create new effects. Load these custom effects using the Librarian application. As a performance focused FX instrument, the NTS-3 brings comprehensive and flexible connectivity options. Using the Sync IN/OUT connections, playing in sync with other devices is fast and easy. True to Nu:Tekt's DIY spirit, the NTS-3 kaoss pad kit is safe and easy to assemble. For added creativity, it includes reversible metallic black and red side panels to personalize your NTS-3

Brand: KORG


Style: NTS3KAOSS


Color: black


Item Weight: 0.19 kg


Audio Output Effects: Kaoss


Audio Output Effects: Kaoss


Controls Type: Touch


Hardware Interface: Unknown


Style: NTS3KAOSS


Color: black


Finish Type: Lacquered


Item Weight: 0.19 kg


Item Dimensions: 4.09 x 3.98 x 1.54 inches


Connector Type: USB or MIDI or 1/4' jack


Brand Name: KORG


Number of Items: 1


Included Components: reversible metallic black and KAOSS reminiscent metallic red side panels


Item Type Name: Synthesizer


Manufacturer: Korg


Model Name: NTS3KAOSS


Model Number: NTS3KAOSS


Manufacturer Part Number: NTS3KAOSS


Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer.


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Best noisy machine
Style: NTS3KAOSS
Very very nice. This little noisy beast is tha bomb! Easy to assambly and easy to use ! Totally recommended
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2026 by Fabrizio

  • Great FX pad, was hoping for a compact XY midi controller; but was useful for my Korg Volcas
Style: NTS3KAOSS
I was originally hoping to use this as an XY midi control for my PC, but couldn't get that to work. For that purpose, I am using a Korg nanoKONTROL Studio instead. I am currently using the NTS-3 as an effects processor for my Korg Volcas which is a lot of fun.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2026 by アイコ

  • Great performance effects
Style: NTS3KAOSS
Know what you're getting into. This is ready to put together and use. 4x effects freely routable. When considering the huge number of both standard and 3rd party effects available due to it's open source programming, this is an extremely versatile and great sounding set of effects. That said, your need to conform to it's use style. I was hoping for a way to use this as a standard effects processor, but it takes more effort to use it that way vs as a performance effect, something hands on. The software editor makes it much more useful to set up your effects presets. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2026 by E. E. Eves

  • The Most Fun in a Long Time
Style: NTS3KAOSS
I have coveted Kaoss pads since the 90's. Finally, I can have one! AND, it is programmable! The possibilities are amazingly endless, for me, with all this little baby version offers at a very reasonable price ($170USD as of July 2025). I had this thing bleeping out several variations of a Dub Siren (I produce Jungle DnB) within 60 seconds. Thanks to Loopop for the head start, as always. I have not even begun to explore the SDK, but that is coming up this weekend. I found a 6.1" x 4.5" x 2.2" stiff-shell case that fits perfectly, with some room for cables. This device is fairly flimsy, so protect it well. Also, since the USB power appears to be a trend that is going to stick around, I have a nice Anker power pack coupled with a cheap USB hub for supplying portable power for this sort of thing. It's really not as big an issue as some of these boomers seem to think. So, using this in a portable rig I carry around in a shaving/travel bag with a bunch of cables and splitters and few other things (Stylosette, NTS-1mkII, DelayMonotron, Sonicake PocketMaster, and Sony ICD-UX570 recorder), will be a self-oscillating paradise, when waiting at the airport or DMV or whatever. Ambient sound design is not beneath me, and this device is going to help me produce SO many new textures for popping into the background of proper songs on my MPCs. People complain about menu diving on this sort of device, but that seems to also be a trend that is going to stay. The NTS-3 actually has a great 6 digit display with some smart use of the characters, imho. I also believe the menus have been 95% laid out in an easily used manner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2025 by Mr. E. Manne

  • Avoid. Extremely buggy
Style: NTS3KAOSS
extremely buggy, presets not changing or moving slowly when turning the main knob, making weird noises all the time. annoyingly noisy when connected to a computer. complete waste of money
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2026 by daniel c.

  • Underrated lil gadget
Style: NTS3KAOSS
Love this thing! Sounds great, hook it up to anything for some fun ear candy.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026 by Sean Otero

  • Its a win for KORG!
Style: NTS3KAOSS
Saw this on a video to be an additional to my ableton move and it didnt disappoint. Love it! I never would have thought how much this added to my music creating.Still learning all the ins and outs but enjoying the journey. Definitely grab one!
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2025 by JRobe1981

  • Love it
Style: NTS3KAOSS
This tiny box is amazing. Many premium FXs available. The editor allows you to create your own presets combining up to 4 FXs per patch that you can control with the pad.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2025 by Alejandro P.

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