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The NUX Optima Air is a dual-switch acoustic guitar simulator with a preamp for acoustic and electric guitar players. It simulates the acoustic guitar profiles with the best-optimized sound depending on your guitar and pickup type. The Optima Air features an IR loader combined with a preamp which is equipped with 3-band EQ and Gain controls. Plus, there is an additional one-knob-control Reverb effect. If you want to connect any effect pedal you can use the Send/Return effect loop and add the Optima Air into the signal chain. The NUX Optima Air has a unique profile capture function, you can create your own acoustic guitar profile (IR file) by capturing your favorite acoustic guitar's sound. There is an XLR DI output for direct line/mixer connection, headphones output for silent play and auxiliary input to connect a music player to play along.
NUX Optima Air Acoustic Guitar Simulator Pedal
NUX Optima Air Acoustic Guitar Simulator Pedal
NUX Optima Air Acoustic Guitar Simulator Pedal

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  • One knob reverb effect control adjusts the Dry/Wet and Decay parameters
  • IR level adjusts the simulated signal (Impulse Response file) level
  • In manual mode, you can choose the IR file and save your customized preset by pushing the knob
  • Adjustable signal input Gain level
  • 3-Band EQ of bass, middle and treble
  • Bass adjusts the low frequency level
  • Middle adjusts the middle frequency level
  • Treble adjusts the high frequency level
  • IR footswitch includes manual mode (engage/disengage the selected IR file, acoustic guitar simulation on/off) and preset mode (bank down)
  • If you are editing a preset, you can push the IR footswitch to exit without saving
  • AMP Footswitch includes manual mode, which activates the preamp section, and preset mode (bank up)

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  • Input: 1/4" jack input
  • Output: 1/4" jack output
  • Send/return: 1/4" effect loop inputs
  • Micro B USB Port: Connects pedal to computer to use Optima Air software to create, edit and save presets
  • Power input: 9V Negative TIP power adapter input
  • 1/8" Auxiliary input: Connects music player to play along with music
  • 1/8" Headphones output: For silent practicing or recording
  • XLR DI Output: For direct connection to mixer (or PA system)

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2.67

3 Reviews

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Amateur Recording1
  2. Home Studio1
  3. Professional Recording1
Cons
  1. Distortion occurs after pedal is on for a while1
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  1. Experienced2
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound Quality2
  2. Compact1
  3. Good Selection Of Effects1
  4. Responsive1
  5. Versatile1

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Don't waste your money

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byReidell

    fromPittsburgh PA

    Bought this pedal a year ago. It was fine until you had it on for a while. The pedal then starts giving you a totally distorted sound and is unusable until you unplug it and plug it back in. The XLR out is far too noisy for a recording situation. Run screaming

  • Rich, big sound

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byRick

    fromBoise, ID

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The perfect Acoustic pedal for recording, live or for fun. I use it in my recordings and live at my worship group. It was a bit tricky to setup but anyone who has dealt with configuring ,util-effect pedals in the past will find it easy to use.Hatf yo fix a fault though I'm still having difficulty recording storing my own IRs.

  • Doesn't live up to the hype

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byMark

    fromWilliamstown, NJ

    I bought this pedal to use in a live situation leading worship at church. The acoustic IR's really made my Martin D-15 come to life. Unfortunately the pedal was not consistent playing live. There was ghost noise that would sometimes come through and the IR would sometimes fade out.

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