Thanks! I got confused when you mentioned soloing the tracks to send them to the control room output. I mixed it up with mutes.
If you set up the Kaoss Pad so that the signal only passes through when you tap the touchpad, you can create some really interesting rhythmic effects. This approach is similar to how Biggi from Gus Gus uses the Kaoss Pad ā he often taps on the pad to create rhythmic textures, adding a spontaneous and live feel to the performance. He uses KP mainly as a filter running it thru tape delay and reverb sends. Few days ago I tried to replicate this scheme using my mixer and NTS-3.
In this example push3 standalone sends completely dry audio signal (thru adat out) to 4 stereo channels in the mixer and I just play in realtime with KP and aux sends ā all effects you hear are Strymon Big Sky, Timeline and filters from Kaoss Pad. Here thereās just one small pattern (bass, drums, melody, and pad), all variations are made in real time.
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Just an update about this one: I received it and it just doesnāt fit.
The Perform button doesnāt operate and the encoder cap is too loose.
I donāt know, I told the guy, letās see if he acts on before judging.
But in its current state, this case doesnāt work for the NTS-3.
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I want to get one of these but ugh all I have is $106 to spend. Need more moneyyyy
Hereās a video showing how Biggi uses a Kaoss Pad in his live setup. I recorded a demo using a similar scheme. I recommend watching all three parts ā youāll definitely find something useful for yourself. https://youtu.be/MbhSVYHzZy8?t=751
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ducking.nts3unit (5.1 KB)
I made a dead simple ducking effect (sidechain compressor type thing, without actually sidechaining). You can put it in your nts-3 using the korg kontrol editor. It is designed to sync with an external clock, I use it synced with digitakt to control the effect touch and parameter 1 (which controls the timing, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 length).
Just figured Iād upload it in case thereās anyone else out there that likes this simple effect, and needs their LFOs on their DT/DN for other things.
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I like korg a lot for its weirdness
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There are 4 pins on the board which can either make the ports I/o midi or I/o sync
I doubt it reads midi sync, so Iād go with the pulse sync
It does
Tempo detection from audio, I have never tried
Iād be curious to know if it does
Maybe I was unlucky, but I tried these and they actually fit on none of my units (I have two NTS-3).
But maybe the guy corrected the design since I returned my order?
For example, a knob cap was advertised when I ordered, and it didnāt fit at all. I see itās not on the pictures any more.
In any case, I would inquire before ordering.
EDIT: The knob cap can still be seen there
https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/1875529091/boitier-eurorack-korg-nts-3-imprime-en?external=1&rec_type=ad&ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-3&sts=1&plkey=9eefe036139549122d95c15da9d31cea1f5c5ee8%3A1875529091
Ooh nice! Thanks for the link.
shucks, thatās a shame. Glad you caught the defective design. I put it in my cart, and soon received a discount which wonāt expire until May. So Iāll hold off, maybe reach out, or see if others have had the design flaw sorted out
awesome! The midi implementation on the nts-1 mk1 left me with a ādonāt go thereā vibe, so I tend to proceed with caution. glad that itās now instilling confidence
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Iāve been using my NTS-3ās a lot lately.
With the software interface, you can really configure them into details. It can be quite tedious, but also rewarding.
The set of effects is vast, and the possibilities to combine them make the NTS-3 a very deep FX unit, I think.
Sinevibes released new programs lately
But I feel Iām still just scratching the surface of the factory ones.
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I built the new NTS-1 yesterday and as an owner of the KP3 itās a bit of a performance disappointment - does anyone feel the same? I like the form factor, the size isnāt a concern. Hereās my observations -
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My first issue is the all the presets have the wet dry at 100%, which means youāre scrambling for the depth slider to set it lower after every preset effect change. The unit is designed to run a synth straight into it, but the result can be very extreme. Iām going to have to alter / save every preset or run it through a mixer just to calm it downā¦ unless Iām missing something?
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The reverbs / resonances are still really harsh (just like the KP3). The room reverb for example is ridiculously excessive even with the time on zero. I was hoping now there are now some parameters to edit, it would be more adaptable but itās far from subtle.
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as it is a performance tool, the looper is far less interesting than the KP3 presets. It was easy to sync Midi btw, using a Boss BMIDI-5-35 lead.
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the 8 user preset buttons on the KP3 trounce the NTS-1 as a performance tool. I didnāt consider that. Iām never going to be able to switch quickly between a linear preset list when performing. Switching back to the KP3 was very welcome.
Right now it feels a bit more set it and forget it, rather than a performance tool. I may be wrong but Iāll try changing it around in the setup.
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I have been wondering if Korg will release a larger Kaoss unit compatible with all the open source SDK effects. Iāve been a fan of the KP3 and KPQuad. It would be nice to see their features combined together + high fidelity SDK effects.
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This looks like such a fun device to get for cheap. Sinevibes actively developing FX and thereās probably even good free ones floating around. Might even try to develop some effects for it myself in the future. Hoping it doesnāt get killed by newer version too soon! (seems unlikely)
Is it really that noisy as I read somewhere? Plan is to power it from PC moboās USB.
I have never tried a KP3 so my point of view is probably not very helpful.
Also, I seldom ever use presets on a synth/FX I get, so the setting of the factory presets (i.e. wet/dry) was not a problem.
If you go down the āI design my own presetsā road, the Korg application (called āKontrolā or something?) offers a high level of detail, and I appreciate that.
I agree with you regarding the reverbs, I was a bit disappointed. Maybe I should try the Sinevibe presets.
As for performance, as I wrote, I have never tried the KP3 (or any other KP), but I can imagine a bigger pad and more buttons are nice to have.
On the other hand, I like to have my whole setup in a single flight case, so small devices are a plus for me.
I coupled my NTS-3 with a MIDI looper, so for me, the X/Y and Depth touch controls are a way to record FX automation on the fly, instead of writing them meticulously. Itās far enough for my use case to have 3 controls at my finger tip - and a lot of fun.
Also, the processor of the NTS-3 is supposedly beefed up as compared to former versions - but then again, I canāt compare, so it could be marketing bullshit? If it is more powerful, one can theoretically hope seeing nice presets from SDK developers in the future? (like, for better reverbs)
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