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Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Programmable Effect DIY Synthesizer Kit

Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Programmable Effect DIY Synthesizer Kit

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$158.99at Musician's FriendChecked Nov 9

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $158.99 at Musician's Friend on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Programmable Effect DIY Synthesizer Kit

The NTS-3 is a solder-free DIY kit that builds a compact Kaoss Pad with a touchpad, a joystick and a small screen. It ships with preloaded effects and can run user-written programs through the open logue SDK, so it doubles as a programmable effects unit. It suits tinkerers and live performers who want an expressive XY effect box rather than a full synth. Against fixed Kaoss Pads it trades preset polish for openness; against a multi-effects pedal it is smaller and more hands-on but has no footswitch or amp modeling.

Best forDIY builders who want a quick solder-free projectPerformers who want hands-on XY effect controlCoders experimenting with the logue SDKTabletop setups short on space
Pros
  • Snaps together without soldering
  • Touchpad plus joystick give two ways to shape effects
  • Preloaded effects work straight after assembly
  • Open SDK lets you write and load your own programs
  • Small and battery-friendly for tabletop use
Cons
  • No built-in speaker, so you need headphones or an amp
  • Only a 1/8-inch headphone jack for audio out
  • No tuner and no sequencer or drum machine
  • Programming requires coding knowledge
  • Plastic kit build feels less rugged than metal gear

Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Programmable Effect DIY Synthesizer Kit prices at every store

  • Guitar CenterNew

    In stock

    $158.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Musician's FriendNew

    In stock

    $158.99Checked Nov 9
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  • AdoramaNew

    In stock

    $239.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Programmable Effect DIY Synthesizer Kit price history

Lowest price we've seen: $158.99 on Nov 9 at Guitar Center. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners treat the NTS-3 as a fun, quick build that turns into a genuinely playable XY effects unit. They like the touchpad feel and the open SDK, but note the plastic body and the need for external audio gear.

What people mention
  • AssemblyPraisedBuilders say the kit goes together quickly without soldering.
  • TouchpadPraisedPlayers like the responsive XY pad and joystick for live effect sweeps.
  • BuildMixedOwners find the plastic case light but acceptable for the price class.
  • ProgrammingMixedThe SDK is powerful, though custom effects require coding skill.
  • ConnectivityCriticisedUsers miss a speaker and full-size audio outputs for standalone play.

Specifications

Connections
1/8" Headphone JackSource
Pre-Programmed Effects
YesSource
Built-In Tuner
NoSource
Color
BlackSource

Questions and answers

Do I need to solder anything?
No. The kit is designed to assemble with basic tools and no soldering.
Can I use it without a computer?
Yes. The preloaded effects run on the device itself; a computer is only needed to write or load custom programs.
Does it have a speaker?
No. You listen through the 1/8-inch headphone jack or route audio into other gear.
Can I write my own effects?
Yes. The open logue SDK lets you program custom effects and load them onto the unit.
Is it a synthesizer or an effect unit?
It is primarily an XY effects processor. It shapes incoming audio rather than generating synth voices on its own.
What comes in the kit?
The kit includes the enclosure parts, circuit board, touchpad, joystick and assembly hardware; you supply headphones or an amp.
Where is the Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Programmable Effect DIY Synthesizer Kit cheapest?
At Musician's Friend, for $158.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Programmable Effect DIY Synthesizer Kit?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Adorama.

Stores we've priced the Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Programmable Effect DIY Synthesizer Kit at

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Outputs
MIDISource
Rotary Controls
YesSource
Speakers
NoSource
Pre-Programmed Rhythms
NoSource
Interface
USB-BSource