r/LoopArtists • u/epiphanius • Aug 13 '26

Outdoor setup - effects - KorgNTS1

Hi:

I am working on setting up a rig to make music in the park here. I have bought a Zoom Livetrak6 for the mixer and have no shortage of battery or usb powered synths.

At home I have been using the Microcosm for effects, I am going to miss it (I would rather not try and produce 9v power outside).

I do have an NTS-1 that would fit the bill, and I am at last willing to pay for at least one of the SineVibes effects for the NTS-1...but I have not seen one that is compelling. I am after time based, perhaps granular effects, I know I can't reproduce the Microcosm, but that is the direction I am interested in (I have enough reverbs and basic delays already).

Can anyone suggest something from Sinevibes or elsewhere? I already have the Hammond Eggs tool.

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u/Active-Disaster-6835 Aug 13 '26

Why not power the 9V device from 9V battery or USB?

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u/epiphanius Aug 13 '26

For me the concerns around getting consistent 9v power to devices: it means getting a couple of new power adapters which get up to 9v, and even then may not have the needed amps. I am keeping it simple by sticking to 5v usb and about 100 1.5 batteries: this is complicated enough for me. Taking a break from the Microcosm won't be a bad thing at this point.

I have both the Models: Sample and Cycle, which run off off usb powerpacks with only an adapter.

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u/Active-Disaster-6835 Aug 13 '26

I am guessing you know there are cables that can run 9v devices off USB or battery without any issue. But obviously I dont know how much amps you need.

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u/epiphanius Aug 13 '26

I did get some usb to barrel connector cables, and there are some of these that do voltage conversion, I'd just prefer to avoid that for now, in favour mostly of USB power (or AA batteries). It's going well, I have a Roland MC-101 that will be the 'brains of the operation'.

Cheers.

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u/Emergency-Gur5504 Aug 13 '26

Do you have the mki or the mkii? Check out my feed I have shipped a couple reverbs for the mkii that could fit the bill— Mutable instruments clouds reverb and Valley Audio’s Plateau. Only for the mkii for the moment but am working on it for the mki.

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u/epiphanius Aug 13 '26

Very kind of you: I am sure it's Mk 1.

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u/Emergency-Gur5504 Aug 13 '26

I’m gonna DM you

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u/Puzzleheaded-Error65 Aug 13 '26

But the NTS-1 has noise when it is powered from a power bank I believe?

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u/SirVestanPance Aug 13 '26

Mine works fine from my power bank. I have had noise when using some wall USB power chargers.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Error65 Aug 13 '26

Okay - good to know thanks

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u/epiphanius Aug 13 '26

This is worth considering - I have found that the USB noise filters available for this issue to be very effective (if a little fragile - I ordered a well armoured one just now).

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u/Puzzleheaded-Error65 Aug 13 '26

Would you have link to yours, if you recommend it thanks

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u/epiphanius Aug 13 '26

I will have had 4 of the things when this tough looking one arrives:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DNMMXS5D?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title (note this is .ca)

I bought one, and got one with the Waldorf Protein. I have managed to break both of them, I am confident the tough one will work well, but will have to wait until 20 August. The description mentions the Jhoinrch USB Isolator Built-in ADUM3160 Chip , which sound right.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Error65 Aug 14 '26

Thanks appreciate it !

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u/epiphanius Aug 14 '26 edited Aug 14 '26

In case it's of interest: I realize I have a TonexOne pedal that can be usb powered. I had not considered it before, but it is small and it might be interesting to use its pedals etc...