Nu:Tekt HD-S Harmonic Distortion
Created by legendary product visionary: Fumio Mieda, the Nu:Tekt HD-S is a build-it-yourself pedal that combines three different distortion circuits to deliver never-before heard harmonic distortion.
Overview
Created by legendary product visionary: Fumio Mieda, the Nu:Tekt HD-S is a build-it-yourself pedal that combines three different distortion circuits to deliver never-before heard harmonic distortion.
Make new and as-yet undiscovered sounds – from traditional fuzz, to out-of-this world distorted sounds - by mixing the different distortion circuits. A wide range of sonic possibilities means you can use HD-S with guitars, bass guitars, synths, and more – anywhere you’re looking for new and unique sounds.
One of the hallmarks of the Nu:Tekt series is that they’re assembled by you! The HD-S kit doesn’t require soldering, and the necessary tools are included – making it easy to have the enjoyment and satisfaction of creating your own sound, from scratch.
The power of three
The HD-S reimagines the distortion pedal, with modulation and filter-like control over your sound. In addition to four control knobs on the panel, you can use three additional trimmer knobs to adjust the balance between each of the distortion circuits for sonic results as tame or as wild as you can imagine.
Easy assembly
Assemble the HD-S with ease, just like a model kit - no soldering required. All necessary tools are included, along with a circuit diagram in the owner’s manual. Perfect for those who love building their own effect units with top-notch performance and sound.
The brainchild of Funio Mieda
Fumio Mieda is a legend of the electronic music world.
After creating the Uni-Vibe (probably most famously used by Jimi Hendrix) Mieda-san was employed by Korg Founder Tsutomu Katoh in 1976, and has been responsible for countless innovations since.
In his own words:
“As of 2023, sixty-one years have passed since the first compact effects unit, the Maestro Fuzz-Tone, was released. Even nowadays, distortion-based effects including overdrive and distortion are the mainstay for guitar effects units, and the vast majority of these effects units are simply rehashing the sounds of the past. For this reason, we’ve developed a new kind of distortion based on harmonic synthesis that covers both traditional and all new sounds.”
Specifications
Vacuum tube: Nutube.6P1
Inputs: Mono 1/4” jack
Outputs: Mono 1/4” jack
Power: 9v battery, or DC9V AC adapter (sold separately)
Battery life: Approx. 10 hours
Consumption: 45mA
Dimensions: 122 x 96 x 55mm
Weight: 340g (without battery)
Extend your warranty for free when buying direct from Korg UK.
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Meet a build-it-yourself pedal that delivers the warmth and response of a tube amp. The Nu:Tekt TR-S uses a Nutube to deliver previously unachievable compression thanks to exclusive patent- pending technology – meaning you get the feel of a tube amp even when recording or playing through a transistor amp.
Alongside amazing tone, one of the hallmarks of the Nu:Tekt series is that they’re assembled by you! The TR-S kit doesn’t require soldering, and the necessary tools are included – in fact, it’s the easiest and fastest unit to assemble in the entire Nu:Tekt series.
Recreate the tube experience
The TR-S features an exclusive patent-pending circuit design, for compression that mimics the sag of a vacuum tube power amp - only possible with Nutube. Achieve this sought-after sound in any setting, even when playing through a transistor amp or recording into a DAW. The TR-S features four knobs on the panel, as well as three trimmer knobs hidden inside the top cover, allowing for even greater control over your sound. Go beyond the guitar and experience what the TR-S can do when you connect other instruments as well!
Easy assembly
Assemble the Nutube-driven TR-S with ease, just like a model kit - no soldering required. All necessary tools are included, along with a circuit diagram in the owner’s manual. Perfect for those who love building their own effect units with top-notch performance and sound.
What is Nutube?
Developed by Korg; a Nutube - similar to a conventional vacuum tube/valve - has an anode grid filament structure, and operates exactly as a triode vacuum tube. It provides the same rich overtones and response that are distinctive of conventional vacuum tubes.
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Specifications
Vacuum tube: Nutube.6P1
Inputs: Mono 1/4” jack
Outputs: Mono 1/4” jack
Power: 9v battery, or DC9V AC adapter (sold separately)
Battery life: Approx. 5 hours
Consumption: 85mA
Dimensions: 122 x 96 x 55mm
Weight: 340g (without battery)
Warranty
All new products are sold with a 2-year manufacturer warranty which is upgraded to 3 years when bought direct from Korg UK.
Certified Refurbished products also come with a one year warranty.
Returns
We offer a 30-day returns period on all products purchased directly from Korg UK.