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Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad firmware

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Latest firmware

1.4
released 12 May 2025

What's new in 1.4

- Reduced switching noise when continuously changing programs - logue SDK: Fixed a bug in functions that access raw input

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

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How to update the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad

Download the NTS-3 kaoss pad kit System Updater for Mac or Windows from Korg and unzip it (on Windows, install the latest KORG USB-MIDI Driver first). Connect the NTS-3 to the computer with a USB cable and hold the power button while pressing PERFORM to start it in update mode. Run the updater and click Update; do not operate the NTS-3 or the computer and do not switch it off until the completion message appears. Quit the updater, hold the power button to turn the NTS-3 off, then turn it on again normally.

What you need

NTS-3 kaoss pad System Updater — the software Korg uses to load firmware onto the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad

The Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad is updated with NTS-3 kaoss pad System Updater, published by Korg.

Download NTS-3 kaoss pad System Updater from Korgopens in a new tab — korg.com

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Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.412 May 2025

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — korg.com

Tracked in 1 rig on FW//RADAR.

Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad?

The latest firmware for the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad is version 1.4, released on 12 May 2025. FW//RADAR last checked Korg's official page on 27 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad?

Download the NTS-3 kaoss pad kit System Updater for Mac or Windows from Korg and unzip it (on Windows, install the latest KORG USB-MIDI Driver first). Connect the NTS-3 to the computer with a USB cable and hold the power button while pressing PERFORM to start it in update mode. Full instructions on Korg's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad?

You need NTS-3 kaoss pad System Updater, available from korg.com.

Where can I download Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad firmware and drivers?

Directly from Korg's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad manual?

The official Korg user manual is published on korg.com. Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad user manual →

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