Description
The Korg Nu:tekt NTS-4 is a six-channel desktop synth mixer. It ships in DIY kit form, like other products in Korg’s Nu:Tekt range, but building the device requires no soldering or electronics experience and according to Korg the build should only take a matter of minutes.
Its six channels are fed via four stereo and two mono minijack inputs. These latter two are equipped with attenuator switches that can flip the inputs between line and Eurorack level operation. There are also stereo send and return minijacks on the mixer’s top panel that can be used to integrate external effects.
The NTS-4 isn’t Korg’s first attempt at a desktop mixer. Back in 2018 the brand released the Volca Mix, a mixer companion for its popular collection of compact synths and drum machiners. We were fairly underwhelmed by the Volca Mix, however, due to its fiddly controls and lack of MIDI or USB connectivity. Does the NTS-4 finally make good on that promise?
For more information on the NTS-4's features, read our full review: https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/hits-a-real-sweet-spot-for-fun-casual-and-creative-music-making-korg-nu-tekt-nts-4-review
Referenced in this video: https://youtu.be/FpVtcbGoW1w
In this video:
00:00 – Intro: What is the Korg NTS-4 mixer?
02:50 – Highlight 1: Desktop connectivity
05:40 – Highlight 2: Effects routing
09:33 – Highlight 3: Form factor
10:51 – What we don't like...
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