MG-400

Best Value Modeler

MG-400

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Best Value Modeler

The NUX MG-400 is a value packed modeler akin to his little brother, the MG-300. MG-400 houses 2 powerful DSP chips for high-definition White-Box Amp Modeling algorithm (TS/AC-HD) and Core-Image post-effects. Since releasing the MG-300, people have been blown away by the sound and playability, not to mention the ease-of-use tone tweaking and intuitive interface. And now, the MG-400 builds upon the MG-300 feature set moveable signal blocks, 12 IR COLLECTION slots, flexible P.L block with MIN & MAX parameter setup, abundant SYSTEM MENU, and physical MASTER volume knob, MG-400 is now the best value modeler for the money.

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White-Box Amp Modeling

Same Amp Modeling Algorithm as MG-300, for easy Tone Tweaking:

The White-box Amp Modeling & Pre-Efx algorithm offers realistic playability and analog-chaos response.

The concept of “Chaos makes the muse” perfectly applies to the analogue circuit. When you tweak the knob, it affects itself as well as other parameters. For a linear digital system, the parameter is independent. The white-box algorithm offers real-time feedback, increment-by-increment. NUX TS/AC-HD replicates the same playability most guitarists crave in a real tube amplifier.

2 more amps have been added in Firmware V2.1.1!

Impulse Response

512 samples IR resolution and USER slot with each patch. (additional 12 IR COLLECTION slots)

The MG-400 includes multiple impulse response of 512 samples each. You can load 3rd party IR files using our NUX QuickTone edit software (support up to 48kHz sample rate). The included 25 guitar cabinet IRs combine 4 classic microphones with 3 mic positions to allow beginners a quick and easy way to jump into the multi effects experience. Also included are 8 bass cabinet IRs and 3 acoustic guitar IRs, giving you the ability to play bass guitar on MG-400 or use electric guitar to simulate acoustic guitar sound with acoustic guitar IRs.

10 Independent Flexible Blocks

NG, CMP, EFX, AMP, IR, EQ, MOD, DLY, RVB, P.L | 10 independent moveable signal blocks.

You can move signal blocks freely on the MG-400 and/or QuickTone editing software. Set the PATCH LEVEL block in front of AMP to swell the volume. Put DELAY block in front of gain stage to create grooving riffs. There are lots of tone creations with the flexible block routing.

Since Firmware V2.1.1, you can hold the signal block to switch: CMP<–>EFX , EFX<–>MOD , MOD<–>EFX, RVB<–>DLY. Therefore you can stack 2 Delays at the same time, or stack the CMP or 2 EFXs (OD/DIST) at the same time!

2.8" Color LCD

2.8" 320*240 color LCD with intuitive UI.

An intuitive user interface with a colorful LCD lets you get rid of reading manuals. Keep it Simple!

Scene Functionality

Use SCENES to engage/disengage blocks with either CTRL footswitch.

You can assign CTRL1 or CTRL2 to trigger the SCENE Functionality. Each preset has 3 scenes, which are snapshots within a preset. This is a powerful function for live gigs. Each SCENE can engage/disengage signal blocks freely, and it retains the DELAY / REVERB trails when you disengage them with SCN CTRL.

Jam (Drum & Looper)

Perfect for Playing and Singing

The MG-400 supports NUX Phrase Loop Synchronization with Rhythm. You can play the rhythm then record your phrase loop. MG-400 will automatically beat match the phrase to fit the current rhythm BPM.

*Choose either STEREO / MONO looping. (Stereo is 30 seconds, mono is 60 seconds.)

Two Recording Modes

*NR = Normal Recording works as regular loop function, while you press CTRL1(LOOP) footswitch, it starts to record the phrase loop.

*AR = Auto Recording will stand by while you press CTRL1(LOOP) footswitch, once you hit the strings, it will start to record your phrase loop.

QuickTone™ Editor Software​

You can download the QuickTone™ editor from the MG-400 product page. An intuitive interface is provided for tweaking parameters, dragging block order, setup SCN, save patches, load patches, export patches, load IRs, set up USB routing and CTRL SETTING; all by simply using QuickTone™.

USB Audio Interface

For home studio and silent practice, the MG-400’s USB audio capabilities makes it the Swiss Army Knife of guitar audio interfaces. Connect it via USB to your PC, and you can record tracks, reamp, and even do livestreaming with the MG-400.

In Normal mode, you can choose Loopback to play the playbacks from PC when doing a live stream.

Re-amp: MG-400 offers Dry Out and Re-amp recording applications.

*All the brand and model names mentioned on this page are Trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with NUX Effects and Cherub Technology CO. LTD

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CHOPTONES

Top Class custom presets and IR Packs.

Supported by years of experience on stage and behind the scenes, Choptones, since 2014 offers a wide range of custom patches for most of the device available on the market. Choptones’ guitar sound shaping professional proposal make possible for every guitar / bass player to get the sound more powerful and functional for every kind and style of playing.

Demo:

https://youtu.be/ma80ntONLAk

Alberto Barrero

Alberto is a Spanish guitarist and producer. He has worked with producers such as Eddie Kramer (Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles etc.) and Dave Darlington (Sting, Esperanza Spalding and many more)He is also the singer and guitarist of the Hometown Band, composer of music for film and video games and music content creator for Youtube.

Demo:

https://youtu.be/5i7SwYbcvRQ

Joko Reantaso

Joko Reantaso is an independent artist and producer from Manila, Philippines. Known for his diverse band of guitar instrumental music that jumps back and forth from Progressive Rock to Electronica and even crosses over to Smooth Jazz and RNB, Joko’s melodic masterpieces make notes fly and come alive with guitars and good vibes!

Joko also plays guitar for the Filipino Soul band “Holmes”, RNB band “Be Lucid” and Filipino All-Star Blues collective “Puerza Azul”. He is currently affiliated with Corona Guitars, Sire USA Guitars, Panlipi Manila Straps, IBOX Brazil, GC Rockboard, Master 8 Japan Picks and NUX as an artist/endorser.

Demo:

https://youtu.be/C4hxB84Aqnw

Yabori Koichi（矢堀孝一）

In 1992, he formed the jazz group ‘FRAGILE’. In 1996, he released his 1st album “FRAGILE” from Composita subconscious label. He has released 12 albums, including 1 DVD, until 2012’s Unconscious behavior.

As a solo activites, he released 5 solo albums up to his latest work “You were there”, produced 4 CDs, 1 DVD and TV-JAZZ at Fazjaz.jp.

He is also active as a side member in Shinji Tanimura’s ‘Human zoo’, Tetsuo Sakurai’s ‘Gentle Hearts Tour’, Sadao Watanabe’s group, Minoru Mukaiya’s ‘Charge and backs’, and KIYO＊SEN.

About Yabori’s guitar playing. He is also known as a “hybrid guitarist” who is good at playing jazz with a clean tone and a sense of speed, and has a reputation for his rock approach.

In 2015, he opened “Virtuoso AKASAKA” in Akasaka with the aim of becoming a “jazz guitar mecca”. He is also focusing on transmitting creative new content and supporting young jazz musicians.

*Picture by Nagino

Yamaguchi Kazuya (山口和也)

Yamaguchi learned piano at an early age and started playing guitar at the age of 15.

Around 2002, he started activities such as artist support, recording participation as a session guitarist, and providing music.

In 2006, released the blues guitar instrumental album “Mojo Tribe”.

In recent years, as a guitarist, he has expanded the range of activities such as participating in the largest concert in Japan with more than 20,000 audience and 200,000 online concurrent connections.

He is also energetic in teaching younger generations and disseminating information. Taking advantage of his experience teaching more than 1000 guitarists, both professional and amateur, he writes guitar and bass instructional books, and on YouTube, he is the most popular in Japan for demonstrating musical instruments and music equipment.

Demo:

https://www.youtube.com/user/kkkzzzyyy324

Avedis Mutter

The knowledgeable musical instrument KOL in Indonesia. Avedis is funny, professional, and super attractive for young generation.

Demo:

https://youtu.be/e2jCh3_-uSk

Cella

“Cella”, the guitarist of KOTAK Band (“THE BIGGEST ROCK BAND” from INDONESIA). Cella also endorses Gibson guitars. He is a famoous producer and arranger.

We like to call him Uncle Cella, because he lives in Tanabe and plays the guitar leisurely in Tanabe, which is quite attractive!

Demo:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8WSLxfs-gilOd5Hi-gpjw

Sophie Burrell

Sophie is a musician, teacher and social media influencer based in the UK. From the age of 5 she knew she had a strong passion for music. Now 22 years old, she has been playing guitar and singing for over a decade. Since graduating from music college, Sophie has been working as a guitar teacher and session/dep guitarist, performing live shows across the country. Over the last year Sophie’s work has become a lot more online-focused, receiving sponsorships and collaboration work with brands such as: PRS Guitars, D’Addario, EVH Gear, BOSS FX, Roland, Positive Grid and more. Alongside teaching, performing and creating social media content for a 1M+ following, Sophie is creating music for new projects.

Demo:

https://www.youtube.com/c/SophieBurrell

Rob Chapman

Rob Chapman is the front man for Clockwork Wolf & Co, Kriterion and Monkey Lord.

Twice named Total Guitar magazine’s ‘Guitar Personality of the Year’ and featured by Forbes magazine for being an entrepreneur who changed his life with YouTube, Rob is the founder and owner of Chapman Guitars – the UK based guitar company with a focus on collaborative design.

All of Rob’s work is documented and supported via his music focused YouTube channel which to date has almost 300,000,000 views.

Demo:

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobChappers

YSO Life

Andrew Lai
Heavy Metal Band PluToNe Guitarist
Songwriter
Podcast and Youtube host
Former Catapult Guitarist, Released EP: Our Condemnation
Former Devil Assassin Guitarist, Released album: 荒謬十八啦

Max “Bear” Chiang 熊
Big fan of Ambient Pedal
Alternative Rock band Abandon Teddy Lead Vocal
YSOLIFE YouTube、Teddy’s Note program planner, host
The head of Line in Studio

Demo:

https://youtu.be/OrzHHy5sGEM

Suiren 张清

Suiren is a guitarist from China. He plays guitar in the bands Barque Of Dante and Black Kirin, and sometimes uploads performance videos to his Bilibili or YouTube channels.

Demo:

https://space.bilibili.com/285834681

GaoFunk 潘高峰

GaoFunk, born in Beijing, China in 1986, singer songwriter, music producer, vocalist and guitarist.

Formed his own band G-ELEVEN in 2005, he is an outstanding young musician, released 4 full-length studio albums and 2 live albums in the past 18 years, he also has participated in TV programs such as Sing My Song and Sound of My Dream, and is widely known to music fans.

In recent years, he set up GAOFUNK we-media channel and dedicated to promoting the development of Chinese music culture.

Demo:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM6pLlovlmxaN6_VUgZAn6g

Jimmy Lin

Blues/Rock guitarist from Taiwan, China. Jimmy constantly tests quality guitar effect pedals and makes them sound as good as possible, sharing tips on getting great tones without breaking the bank.

Demo:

https://youtu.be/q2OHRC-M_Rg

Chen Lei 陈磊

Chen Lei is the guitarist of the band ‘Eight Hands’. The band played almost all the key gigs of Guitar China, and was the guest of honor for Steve Vai, Marty Friedman, Paul Gilbert’s concerts in Beijing.

Chen Lei constantly makes demos and tutorials for NUX gears on social media platforms like Douyin. He is also using them in the music he’s recording.

Demo:

https://v.douyin.com/jDUgR4U/

Jonathan Koh

Jonathan started playing professionally at the age of 24. Gaining experience and discovering his own playing style at the Singapore live scene, he decided to become a recording engineer and session player after 8 years of playing in various clubs.

In his 36 years as a musician, he has recorded, produced, arranged, and written for many Asian artistes.

He has also toured as a musician for artists like Amei, Jeff Chang, George Lam and Eric Moo.

Demo:

https://youtu.be/S9khxUmv00s

Abim

BIMA SABTA ANDIANSYAH a.k.a. “Abim” from Situbondo started to learn playing guitar by himself when he was 9 years old.

Meanwhile other kids at his age liked to play games, music had caught Abim’s heart and interest.

His idols, such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Jimi Hendrix, Jack Thammart, Guthrie Govan, Tom Quayle, and Martin Miler, have huge influence for his playing.

His Youtube channel, Abim Finger, currently has 221K followers and his videos are often liked and commented by international musicians.

His first single “A Gift” is just a beginning for his long career in music industry.

Some of his musical experiences:

2016: Best Guitar & Favourite Group on High School Band Festival at Jember

2017: 3rd Place on “6 String” Solo Guitarist Festival at Jember

2018: Indonesia’s Favourite Guitarist and National Ibanez Flying Finger IFF

Demo:

https://youtu.be/CRefppDU9Hw

Juca Nery

Juca Nery is a Portuguese musician from Viseu, Portugal. He’s a guitarist, sound designer, songwriter and mixing engineer. Juca Nery runs a studio in his own town where he records local bands and also his own music. He also runs a website and various social media platforms groups where he display his work. His main work essentially consists in creating guitar and bass  patches/presets for a very demanding and growing market.

Demo:

https://www.youtube.com/user/juca2929

Leo Gibson

Composer, guitarist, arranger, producer, supported by many years of experience on stage, Leo Gibson, offers his knowledge in his YouTube channel since 2018, with a wide variety of videos from reviews of amps, pedals and amp modeling pedalboards to guitar techniques. His amp modeling pedalboards comparison videos are among the best you can find, with clear explanations and artistic demo songs leveraging Leo’s ability to create catchy melodies and playing killer solos.

His guitar playing ranges from classic rock, to jazz and fusion, and his YouTube channel is the best place to always learn something new!

Demo:

https://youtu.be/09pi6ysAiHc

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