Nux OPTIMA-AIR ACOUSTIC GUITAR SIMULATOR

A Modern Approach to Acoustic Guitar... and a Nod to the "Console" Sound

The Nux Optima Air goes beyond the classic role of a preamp for electro-acoustic guitar. Its philosophy is twofold: on one hand, it offers an impulse response (IR) engine to capture the "true" tone of a well-recorded acoustic, as if your instrument were going through a studio microphone rather than a simple piezo input. On the other hand, it integrates a preamp inspired by a renowned analog studio reference known for its presence, warmth, and harmonic richness, complemented here by a reverb designed to add air to the playing and facilitate integration into a mix.

Within the range, the Optima Air positions itself as a very complete sound-shaping tool: both an "acoustifier" for electric guitar and a correction/enhancement module for electro-acoustic guitars, while remaining quick to operate with its two footswitches.

Who Is the Nux Optima Air For, and Which Styles Does It Excel In?

This pedal is aimed at guitarists who want to gain realism and sonic coherence without multiplying boxes. For acoustic players, it suits both intermediate musicians and professionals: the 3-band EQ and DI facilitate clean adjustment in rehearsal, live, church, theater, or studio settings.

For electric guitar, the Optima Air becomes a formidable solution to explore folk, pop, indie, worship, ambient textures or studio arrangements where a credible "fake" acoustic makes all the difference. On a pedalboard, it naturally integrates at the end of the chain to feed a PA, audio interface, or amp, with the security of headphone monitoring and an auxiliary input for working or syncing parts.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, EQ, Preamp, Modeling Processor, Cabinet Simulator, DI Preamp	EQ	3 channels
Technology	Digital	User memories number	24
Format	Pedal	Settings	gain, treble, bass, mid, IR select, reverb, select
Inputs	USB, Auxiliary, Instrument jack	Type	sector
Outputs	Minijack headset, XLR, Jack amp	Use	acoustic guitar
Cabinet Simulator	15	Color	Black
Modelling number	15	Preset number	15
Switch	2 foot switches	Power supply	DC 9 V
Simultaneous effects	2	Weight	420 g
Number of effects	2	Dimensions (mm)	105 x 115 x 58

Category	DI preamp	Third-party IR management	yes
Switches	2 footswitches	Gain control	Gain
Display	black-and-white digital	Bass control	Bass
Preamp	inspired by the sound of the Neve 1073 with a 3-band equalizer	Treble control	Treble
Reverb	integrated	IR selector	IR select
Signal processing	32-bit, 48 kHz	Reverb control	Reverb
Dynamic range	120 dB	Selection control	Select
Number of presets	15	DI output	direct connection to a mixing console / audio interface
Number of models	15	Effects loop	send/return
User memories	24	Micro USB port	editing and loading IRs via Optima Air software, audio interface
Available presets	9 empty user presets, 24 presets in total