Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-2 Oscilloscope Kit w/Patch & Tweak Book POWER KIT

Nu:Tekt NTS-2 is a DIY multifunctional tool for musicians. Building on a 4-channel oscilloscope that makes it easy to monitor and analyze audio and control voltage signals alike, NTS-2 also includes a flexible waveform generator and spectrum analyzer as well as tuner functions that make it the ideal addition to any studio.

Nu:Tekt NTS-2: the modern musician's Swiss Army knife

The NTS-2 kit is compact and easy to assemble (no soldering required!), but don't let its size fool you – it packs a real punch! NTS-2 is an oscilloscope, tuner, FFT and spectrum analyzer that is accurate, intuitive and incredibly useful. But that's not all: using its dual stereo IN, dual stereo THRU/OUT and two separate OUTPUTs, you can wire it into your synth rig and use its dual waveform generators to give yourself an extra pair of oscillators or LFOs! It's the ideal tool for every synth lover and modular user from beginner to pro.

The oscilloscope, a tool for visualizing signals and voltages, has been around for many years, but as scientific instruments they might not seem like something a musician could easily use. Not any more: for the first time, an oscilloscope has been designed with the musician in mind! NTS-2's interface is simple, clean and easy to use; rather than twiddling knobs and trying to understand obscure parameters, you can look at your signals and understand them in a matter of seconds. That way, your artistic focus can remain where it belongs: on making your music.

4-channel oscilloscope

With its dual stereo inputs, you can study up to four signals at once, comparing and overlapping them with ease. A variety of display modes let you see your data in color, a huge advantage over the old oscilloscopes you've seen in science fiction movies! Its user interface is clear and quick, thanks to its dedicated menu buttons and clickable encoder knob, and its 240×320 pixel 2.8" color LCD is a joy to watch.

Dual waveform generator

But NTS-2 is much more than just an oscilloscope. The flexible wave generator mode has two oscillators with dedicated outputs, so you can test your synth rig or just get creative! Each oscillator can create a variety of waveforms – sine, square, triangle, sawtooth, pulse and noise – whose shape and phase can be adjusted to suit many applications. These sounds can be used in the audio range or as control voltage sources and they can be set to cycle continuously or act as one-shot impulses; that means you can turn them into LFOs, envelopes, triggers and control voltage generators as well as sound sources. Attaching NTS-2 to any patchable synthesizer instantly expands its power in useful ways, making it an analog synth player's dream tool.

Connectivity and ease of use

NTS-2 offers plenty of ways to connect to your studio despite its small footprint. Besides its four-channel input and dual waveform output features, its dual stereo THRU/OUT ports let you leave it wired into your system. It's much easier to understand what you're doing if you can see the signals and use them at the same time, rather than constantly plugging and unplugging cables. This handy function lets you maintain your signal flow at all times – even when NTS-2 has been powered off.

Nu:Tekt DIY fun

As with other Nu:Tekt products, NTS-2 is a do-it-yourself kit that is extremely quick and easy to assemble. When you open the package with Patch & Tweak with Korg, you'll find something extra: an exclusive set of transparent side panels for your NTS-2, letting it stand up at one of two different mounting angles for easy use in any studio or stage rig, as well as a Bjooks and Korg sticker set.

Patch & Tweak with Korg is part of Bjooks's acclaimed Patch & Tweak series. These uniquely designed titles give a clear explanation of the fundamental building blocks of synthesis through the lens of a particular set of musical instruments, presenting patch ideas, gear setups, artist interviews and valuable historical knowledge.

Modular synthesis concepts and ideas

Going through the basic concepts of oscillators, LFOs, envelope generators, sequencing, etc., each chapter ramps up to more advanced tips and tricks. The designs and features of different Korg semi-modular synths are explained and visualized with clearly-labeled patch diagrams and useful color-coding that makes it easy to follow along.

Features and expansion

This book creates a deep understanding of how these instruments interface with the outside world, ideas largely unexplored in manuals and online demos. Now that you have these instruments, how do you integrate them effectively with the gear you already have? What should your next steps be to maximize their power? You'll learn lots of these strategies – and much more.

25+ exclusive interviews

Unlock the creativity and techniques of artists including Pete Townshend, Jean-Michel Jarre, Richard Devine, Andrew Huang, Panic Girl, Legowelt, Red Means Recording, Maude Vôs, Kabuki, Moe Shop, Kristin Hsiao, TALsounds, Robby Stambler, ALOO, ChrisLody, Olga Prudey, On High Mountains and Loopop. Meet the creative minds of Korg's great history, from Fumio Mieda and Junichi Ikeuchi to Tatsuya Takahashi and the new generation of Korg engineers, as well as the keepers of the ARP legacy: Dina Pearlman, David Friend and David Mash.