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* Description
The KORG/Nu:Tekt NTS-2 Oscilloscope Kit is a DIY multi-function tool for musicians that allows you to simultaneously monitor CV (control voltage) signals and audio signals based on a 4-channel oscilloscope.
In addition to the oscilloscope function, it also incorporates a flexible waveform generator, spectrum analyzer, and tuner function into a self-made device that fits in the palm of your hand.
Initially, the NTS-2 was released as a bundle with the book “PATCH & TWEAK with KORG”, and it received high praise.
Now it is available as a standalone kit.
The NTS-2 is the perfect tool for musicians and creators of all backgrounds and experience levels to navigate their musical journey, and it provides a solid reference for honing your skills.
A studio essential
The NTS-2 Oscilloscope Kit is compact and easy to assemble (*).
But don't let its small size fool you.
It's got some serious power.
The NTS-2 is an oscilloscope, tuner, FFT, and spectrum analyzer, and it's a really handy tool with accurate and intuitive operation.
And that's not all.
With the dual stereo THRU/OUT jacks and two output jacks, you can connect it to your synthesizer right away, and the dual wave generator lets you add a pair of oscillators or LFOs.
It's the ideal tool for all synthesizer lovers, from beginners to professionals.
(*) No soldering required. Assembly time is about 20 minutes.
The perfect partner for synth beginners
A synthesizer is first and foremost a musical instrument, but if you can use your eyes to supplement your ears, you can learn about synthesizers more easily and intuitively.
If you can see how the waveforms change and interact with each other, rather than just listening to the sound, you can clearly see the relationships between waveforms, frequencies, and time, as well as audio signals and CVs, and you will be able to understand them instantly.
When patching and adjusting, being able to actually see the signal greatly accelerates the learning process.
The oscilloscope, a tool for visualizing signals and voltages, has been around for many years as a scientific instrument.
On the other hand, it is often considered too difficult for musicians to use.
But no longer!
The oscilloscope for musicians has been developed for the first time!
The NTS-2 interface is simple and straightforward, and it's easy to use.
You don't have to try to understand difficult parameters - you can see the signal and understand it immediately.
It's a reliable companion that lets you focus all your energy on music production.
■A handy set of tools for musicians
The palm-sized NTS-2 is equipped with a number of handy functions, and it looks elegant too.
You can take it with you anywhere.
4-channel oscilloscope
With dual stereo inputs, you can check up to four signals at the same time, and it's easy to compare and display them overlapping.
The various display modes that allow you to check signals in color are much more advanced than the classic oscilloscopes that appear in science fiction movies.
The dedicated menu button, clickable encoder knob, and the 240 x 320 pixel 2.8-inch color LCD display with high visibility have been adopted to realize a user interface that is easy to understand and responsive.
This oscilloscope also has a powerful Lissajous mode that can visualize widely available oscilloscope art.
This opens the door to creativity and makes it possible to enjoy this device even more.
■ FFT/Spectrum Analyzer
To analyze any signal, the NTS-2 is equipped with a real-time spectrum analyzer using a dedicated FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) mode.
Until now, such tools have been out of reach for musicians, as they require expensive hardware or a computer.
From now on, you can carry such a high-end device in your pocket.
Dual Wave Generator
The NTS-2 is more than just an oscilloscope.
In Wave Generator mode, it has two oscillators with dedicated outputs that can be used to test and create synth tools.
Each oscillator can generate sine, square, triangle, sawtooth, pulse, or noise waveforms, and their shape and phase can be adjusted to suit your needs.
These can be used as audio or as CV sources.
You can also continuously set the cycle or play it back like a one-shot impulse.
In other words, you can use it as an LFO, an envelope, a trigger, a CV generator, and as a sound source.
When you connect the NTS-2 to a patchable synthesizer, it instantly becomes a dream tool for analog synthesizer players that can expand its functionality.
Tuner
As the NTS-2 is a KORG product, this multi-function utility kit also comes with a precise and easy-to-use tuner with multiple display modes.
The NTS-2, which can receive and analyze up to four input signals simultaneously, is also a recommended tool for players with many analog synthesizers.
Connectivity and ease of use
The NTS-2 is compact, but it has excellent connectivity with your studio.
In addition to the maximum 4 channels of input and dual waveform output, it also has dual stereo THRU/OUT ports, so you can install it in your studio system as you like.
If you can use it while watching the signal, it will be much easier than constantly plugging and unplugging cables.
Thanks to this handy feature, you can maintain signal flow even when the NTS-2 is turned off.
You can also choose whether to use batteries or a USB-C power supply, depending on your needs at the time.
The NTS-2 Oscilloscope Kit is a standalone kit and does not include the book “PATCH & TWEAK with KORG” that was included with the NTS-2 + PATCH & TWEAK with KORG, the dedicated side panel, or the stickers.
The book “PATCH & TWEAK with KORG” can be purchased from www.bjooks.com.
Specifications
・External dimensions (W x D x H) 129 mm x 78 mm x 39 mm
・Weight 130g (excluding batteries)
・Power source
2 AAA batteries (alkaline 1.5V x 2 or nickel-metal hydride 1.2V x 2), USB bus power (500mA or less)
・Input/output
Input: 3.5mm stereo x2, ±10V max
Thru output: 3.5mm stereo x2
Output: 3.5mm mono x2, ±5V max
Oscilloscope:
Display mode: Single, stereo (Input1L-INPUT1R, Input1L - Input2L, Input2L - Input2R), 4ch, XY
(Lissajous mode, 2ch)
Vertical: 10mV to 5V/div, AC/DC mode switchable
Horizontal: 50us to 1s/div
Trigger: Auto, Rise, Fall, Single (rise), Single (fall)
・FFT (spectrum analyzer)
Input: Mono (1L, 1R, 2L, 2R)
Frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
Function generator
Waveforms: sine, square, triangle, saw, noise, pulse, envelope
Frequency range: 1Hz to 10kHz, Hz/NOTE mode switchable, [1ms to 10s, sec/BPM switchable (pulse, envelope modes)] Output level: 10Vpp max, V/dB mode switchable
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
Accessories: USB cable, assembly instructions
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