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NUXSolid Studio MKII Preamp, Power Amp Simulator and IR Loader Pedal - Blue

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

NUX’s Solid Studio MKII combines preamp and power-amp simulation with a stereo IR loader in a pedal-sized format. Eight amp models, Cyber IR processing, and separately routable amp, IR, EQ and ambience blocks support direct-running rigs with 128 presets. The color LCD manages settings, while stereo balanced TRS outputs, a thru output and a headphone output cover the listed connection paths. USB-C adds audio-interface, MIDI, firmware-update and editor-software functions. The enclosure is one-piece die-cast aluminum.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Running direct to a PA or recording interface while recalling saved rig settings.
  • Building stereo cabinet simulations with separate left and right user IR slots.
  • Connecting a pedalboard signal to headphones, balanced outputs, or the dedicated thru output.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who require a power supply in the box; none is included.
  • Players who need more than 128 saved preset locations.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

NUX Solid Studio MKII Preamp, Power Amp Simulator and IR Loader Pedal - Blue construction detail

Detail 01

Cyber IR storage

Stores 60 user IRs for the left channel and 60 for the right channel.

Detail 02

Latency

Specified at 0.85 ms in bypass and 1.9 ms with an effect engaged.

Detail 03

I/O

Provides an instrument input, stereo aux input, stereo headphone output, two balanced TRS outputs and a thru output.

Detail 04

Ambience effects

Includes spring, plate, hall and room reverbs, plus several delay and echo options.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Requires a 9V DC center-negative supply and draws less than 600 mA.
  2. 02A power supply is not included.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can it load stereo IRs?

Yes. Its Cyber IR engine supports dual 1024-sample stereo IRs and 60 user slots per side.

02Can it work as a USB audio interface?

Yes. USB-C supports audio-interface use, as well as MIDI, firmware updates and editor software.

03What comes with the pedal?

It includes a USB cable, user manual and NUX sticker.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

5 detailsSound
Aux in impedance
10 kOhm
Input impedance
1 MOhm
Headphone impedance
10 Ohm
Output impedance
100 Ohm
Ambience effects
Spring reverb, plate reverb, hall reverb, room reverb, phi delay, tape echo, analog delay, pan delay
1 detailsPickups & controls
Footswitches
True bypass on/off
2 detailsBody & build
Country of Origin
China
Color Finish
Silver
1 detailsIn the box
Power supply included
N
33 detailsOther
Power requirement
9V DC center-negative
A/D converter
TI PCM1840
MIDI
USB-C MIDI
Dynamic range
110 dB
Knobs
Metal control knobs with LCD display interface
Enclosure
One-piece die-cast aluminum chassis
Amp modeling
TSAC-4K white-box physical amp modeling
Presets
128 preset slots
Tier
new
Control knobs
Amp, IR, EQ, Ambience, Output level, Phones level, Aux level
IR engine
Cyber IR™ technology (dual 1024-sample stereo IRs)
Inputs
1 x 1/4" instrument input, 1 x 1/8" stereo aux in
Finish
Silver
Category Source
detail
Modes
Normal, Inject
D/A converter
AKM AK4454VN
USB
USB-C (audio interface, firmware update, editor software)
Product type
Amp and cabinet simulator pedal
Included accessories
USB cable, user manual, NUX sticker
Korena Special
false
Dimensions (WxHxD)
4.53" (11.5 cm) x 2.28" (5.8 cm) x 0
Weight
0.99 lbs (0.45 kg)
Latency
0.85 ms (bypass), 1.9 ms (effect engaged)
Headphones
1 x 1/8" stereo output
Series
Solid Studio MKII (NSS-6)
Current draw
Less than 600 mA
Country of origin
China
Product Type
Amp and cabinet simulator pedal
Sampling rate
48 kHz / 32-bit
IR storage
60 left + 60 right user IR slots
Outputs
2 x 1/4" balanced TRS outputs (stereo with ground lift), 1 x 1/4" thru out
Source Id
site51500000465866
Display
2.86" color LCD (960 x 376 pixels)

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