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Sinevibes Quarta: 10 FX, 4 zones on the pocket-sized NTS-3 kaoss pad
Korg’s NTS-3 is an absolute joy — a cute, pocket-sized, inexpensive kit that you can load up with custom effects. But that gets even more interesting once you add Sinevibes’ library of effects. And now you get one especially created for the X/Y pad. I’ve been testing a prerelease build, and this is a return to everything that I love about kaoss. And oops — here’s the perfect pocket live/DJ effect.
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KORG multi/poly native is as satisfying as a desktop plug-in as it in hardware
KORG’s analog-modeling, layered multi-poly was already compelling as hardware. Now, it’s available as a software plug-in, either as a companion to the keyboard version or as a rich plug-in in its own right. I’ve been working with a late build; here are some impressions.
Peter Kirn - March 6, 2025
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Sinevibes to go: granular reverb, distortion, phaser on next-gen Korg
The pocket-sized, inexpensive NTS-1 mkII synth and NTS-3 kaoss pad now get three more beloved effects, giving you that Sinevibes sound on the go. In this round: Albedo v2 granular cloud reverb, Corrosion v3 multi-algorithm distortion, Vibrant “deep” phaser.
Peter Kirn - October 1, 2024
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Peter Kirn - July 12, 2016
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Even if this KORG volca mixer is fake, you’ll want it anyway
Peter Kirn - August 2, 2015
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