NUX Metal Core Deluxe MKII

Amp in a box.

The NUX METAL CORE DELUXE MKII is a high gain preamp pedal with 3 distinctive high gain amp models including the Duo Rect, Fireman, and VH 4. You can select these models via the 3-way toggle switch.

The Duo Rect is based on the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier. The familiar 90’s American metal sound with the iconic metal front panel that reminds you of countless classic records, from metal to punk to grunge, including Metallica, Tool, Korn, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters and Blink 182.

The Fireman is based on the Friedman BE-100, the man behind the signature tones of rock icons including Eddie Van Halen, Steve Stevens, and Jerry Cantrell. For over a decade the “BE” circuit has been hailed as the epitome of British tone

The VH4 is based on the Diezel Amp of the same name, which revolutionized the industry with its 4-Channel and individual inserts design. This amp covers a wide range of tones. It has a thick, articulate and “meaty” sound, that is loved by many players. And because of its flexibility, the VH4 is used in many recording studios all over the world.

*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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USB

The USB-C port is for firmware updates and connecting to the MetalCore editing software (see below). To update the pedal, connect a USB cable to your PC and hold the footswitch to boot-up the device and to enter the DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. Once connected you can perform firmware updates using DFU updater software.

Download the related firmware and firmware update guide from product page.

MetalCore editing software:

 

You can tweak the parameters and load 3rd party IRs through MetalCore editing software. Connect the USB cable to the pedal and PC, open the editing software, and that’s it. Make the tone all about you. The METAL CORE DELUXE MKII offers you 5 user slots to load 3rd party IRs. (4~8) It supports 512 samples resolution.

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EFX Mobile APP with OTG connection.

If you don’t have a computer, you can edit the pedal on the go for live applications with the EFX Mobile APP. (For iOS, you must use a Lightning to USB adaptor. While some Type-C to Type-C can work with Android, using an OTG adaptor, can ensure that most Android systems will work with METAL CORE DELUXE MKII properly.

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Footswitch & FS Indicator

 

Engage/Disengage the IR

With the pedal not connected via USB, hold the footswitch while plugging in the power supply to boot-up the pedal. If the LED indicator flash GREEN 3 times, the IR is engaged. If the LED indicator flashes RED 3 times, the IR is disengaged.

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Connections

• METAL CORE DELUXE MKII as Preamp without IR.

• METAL CORE DELUXE MKII as Amp Sim with IR to FRFR Amp.

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Features

• 3 high gain Amp Models in a compact enclosure.
• Duo Rect: Based on Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier.
• Fireman: Based on Friedman BE-100.
• VH4: Based on Diezel VH4.
• IR out for amp-less application. (512 samples resolution)
• True-bypass.
• Parameters auto saving into 3 models.
• Low power consumption. (less than 120mA)
• TSAC-HD modeling offers realistic playability and response.

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Specifications

• Input Impedance: 1MΩ
• Output Impedance: 1kΩ
• Dynamic Range: 104 dB
• DSP Processing: 48KHz / 32-bit
• A/D D/A Sampling Rate: 48KHz / 24-bit
• Power: 9V DC (Negative tip, Optional ACD-006A adapter)
• Current Draw: less than 120mA
• Dimensions: 122(L) X 72(W) X 47(H)mm
• Weight: 270g