The NUX Optima Air is a powerful and versatile acoustic guitar simulator and impulse response (IR) loader, designed for both acoustic and electric guitar players. This dual-footswitch pedal combines advanced acoustic profiling with preamp capabilities, offering a natural and highly customizable acoustic tone.
Key Features:
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Acoustic Guitar Simulation: Simulates a wide range of acoustic guitar profiles optimized for your specific guitar and pickup type.
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Built-In IR Loader: Load your favorite impulse responses for truly custom tone shaping.
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Custom IR Capture: Unique profile capture function lets you create your own acoustic IR by sampling the sound of your favorite acoustic guitar.
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3-Band EQ + Gain: Shape your tone with Bass, Middle, Treble, and adjustable Gain controls.
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One-Knob Reverb: Adds natural ambiance with simple Dry/Wet and Decay control. Can be turned off by setting to 0.
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Send/Return Loop: Integrates seamlessly into your pedalboard signal chain.
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Multiple Outputs:
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XLR DI Output for direct connection to mixers or interfaces
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Headphone Output for silent practice
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Aux Input for jamming along with music tracks
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Control Overview:
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IR Level: Adjusts the volume of the impulse response signal
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Select Knob (Push to Save): In Manual Mode, selects the IR file; push to save your customized preset
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IR Footswitch:
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Manual Mode: Toggles IR simulation ON/OFF
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Preset Mode: Bank DOWN
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While editing: Exits without saving
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AMP Footswitch:
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Manual Mode: Engages the preamp section (Gain & EQ active)
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Preset Mode: Bank UP
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While editing preset names: Moves the cursor to the next character selection
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This unit is in good condition with only minor signs of use and comes complete with the original box.
