Notes: The fourth release in Korg's DIY-focussed Nu:Tekt series is bundled here with a special edition of Kim Bjorn's Patch & Tweak book, including interviews with Korg synth designers and players.
Supplier's Notes:
The ultimate limited-edition bundle for synth fans, comprising the all-new NTS-2 oscilloscope kit alongside a copy of the new "Patch & Tweak with Korg" book. The book explores semi-modular synthesis and features more than 25 new exclusive interviews with Pete Townshend, Jean-Michel Jarre, Richard Devine and more.
The NTS-2 kit and book were conceived and developed to complement each other, providing not only a fascinating insight into synth usage and history, but also the tools to guide and inspire synth lovers at any stage of their musical journey.
The Nu:Tekt NTS-2 is a DIY Swiss army knife for musicians. Building on a 4-channel oscilloscope, it includes a flexible waveform generator, spectrum analyser, and tuner functions that make it the ideal addition to any studio.
Patch & Tweak with Korg is the latest title in the Patch & Tweak series from Bjooks. It's a fascinating guide to semi-modular synthesis and the music it has inspired. With a focus on the MS-20 Mini, Volca Modular, reimagined ARP 2600 M, and the SQ-1 and SQ-64 sequencers, it features dozens of tutorials, tips, and tricks covering everything from synth basics to advanced sound design. A must-have for synth enthusiasts, it includes interviews with legendary and emerging artists, insights from Korg and ARP engineers, and detailed timelines of Korg synthesizers and ARP's legendary keyboards.
Bundle
Included items: NTS-2, "Patch & Tweak with Korg" book, side panels for NTS-2, Stickers
Weight Gross 1.480kg (52.2oz), Net 1.320g (46.56oz)
Dimensions: 3 x 6.5 x 27.3 cm (10.35 x 2.56 x 10.75 inches)
Book
Number of pages: 216
Weight: 8 kg (28.22oz)
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 1.6 cm (9.84 x 9.84 x .63 inches)
Featured products: MS-20 / volca modular / ARP 2600 m / NTS-2 and many others.
Featured artists: More than 25 artists including Pete Townshend, Jean-Michel Jarre, Richard Devine, Andrew Huang and many others
Featured Korg / ARP members: Fumio Mieda, Tatsuya Takahashi, Dina Pearlman, David Friend, and many others
NTS-2
Dimensions: 9 x 7.8x 3.9 cm ( 5.08 x 3.07 x 1.53 inches)
Weight: 130g (not including batteries) (4.6 oz)
Power: USB type-C (2.0, 500mA max) or 2x AAA batteries (approx 2 hours running time),
Inputs
Input: 3.5mm Stereo x2, i10V max
Through Output: 3.5mm Stereo x2
Output: 3.5mm Mono x2, i5V max
Oscilloscope
Display modes: Single, Stereo (Input1L-INPUT1R, Input1L - Input2L, Input2L - Input2R), 4ch?XY(Lissajous, 2ch)
Vertical: 10mV~5V/div, AC/DC MODE switchable
Horizontal: 50us~1s/div
Trigger: Auto, Rise, Fall, Single(rise), Single(fall)
FFT (Spectrum Analyser)
Input: mono (1L, 1R, 2L, 2R)
Frequency: 20Hz~20kHz
Tone generator
Wave type: sine, square, triangle, saw, noise, pulse, envelope
Frequency: 1Hz~10kHz, Hz/NOTE mode switchable, [1ms~10s,sec/BPM switchable(pulse, envelope mode)]
Output level: 10Vpp max, V/dB mode switchable
Tuner
Display mode: Needle, Meter
Input: Mono, Stereo (Input1L-Input1R, Input1L-Input2L)
Calibration: 410-480Hz
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