Korg NTS-3
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What you need to know
What you need to know
Essential Information About the Nu:Tekt NTS-3 KAOSS Pad Synthesizer
- Iconic XY Pad for sculpting sound live with Mute, FX Depth, Tap BPM, and Latch function.
- Up to 4 simultaneous effects combinable and storable for unique and evolving textures.
- 200 programs in total, including over 100 presets and 100 user slots for instant recall.
- Creative connectivity with Sync In/Out, MIDI In/Out options via internal switch, and USB-C power supply.
Manufacturer Information
Korg
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The KAOSS reinvented in Nu:Tekt DIY format
From the Nu:Tekt series, the NTS-3 brings the legacy of the famous KAOSS Pad into a compact, customizable kit. This DIY approach preserves the spontaneity of tactile control while offering a modern platform for performance effects, ideal for complementing a groovebox, sampler, or modular setup.For tactile performance, from studio to stage
Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced creator, the NTS-3 fits perfectly in both live and studio environments. Perfect for electro, techno, ambient, synthwave, pop, or sound design, it excels in sound experimentation and improvisation thanks to its immediate XY pad.Technical specifications
| Effects | Multi-effects | User memories number | 100 |
| Technology | Digital | Type | sector |
| Format | Desktop | Color | Black |
| Display | Led | Preset number | 200 |
| Simultaneous effects | 4 | Power supply | USB-C |
| Number of effects | 35 | Weight | 119 g |
| Number of tracks | 2 | Dimensions (mm) | 104 x 101 x 39 |
| EQ | No | ||
| Filters | 5 | Mastering | 7 |
| Modulations | 6 | Oscillators | 3 |
| Delays | 4 | Inputs | 3.5 mm mini-jack Audio In, 3.5 mm mini-jack Sync In, USB-C |
| Reverbs | 5 | Outputs | 3.5 mm mini-jack Headphones/Audio Out, 3.5 mm mini-jack Sync Out |
| Other | 5 (looper, grainshifter, vinyl break...) | Power consumption | 500 mA |
Questions frequently asked
How many effects can be used simultaneously?
Up to four effect slots can operate simultaneously, selected from 35 available effects.
Can the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad synchronize with a drum machine?
Synchronization is provided via Sync In and Sync Out jacks in 3.5 mm mini-jack format. An internal switch also allows configuration of MIDI In/Out options.
What audio connectivity is available on the NTS-3?
The Audio In uses a 3.5 mm mini-jack. The headphone/output Audio Out is also a 3.5 mm mini-jack.
Does the XY pad allow an effect to be held in motion?
The Latch function freezes the gestures made on the XY pad to layer additional movements. The Tap BPM, FX Depth, and Mute controls further complement performance control.
Does the NTS-3 operate on USB-C?
Power is supplied via USB-C, with a rated consumption of 500 mA. The desktop format measures 104 x 101 x 39 mm and weighs 119 g. The kit belongs to the Nu:Tekt DIY series.



