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NUX Amp Academy Stomp-Box Amplifier Modeler Pedal

Nowadays the Amp-less approach is quickly becoming a trend for modern musicians-like guitarists who appreciate a variety of pedals and amps, but don’t have the luxury of a roadie crew to lug all of them around.

Amp Academy inherits NUX TSAC-2K (White-box Amp Modeling) algorithm which delivers the sound and feel of world-class tube amplifiers in a super-portable stomp-box enclosure. And, its huge headroom and dynamic range is a pedal friendly platform.

Add Amp Academy to any pedal chain and connect to a mixer or PA system for excellent tone, control, and flexibility during live performance. Monitor through the in-house monitoring system or in-ear monitors. For a dedicated personal on-stage monitor, connect your pedalboard to a powered FRFR speaker.

NOTE: Because the purpose of Amp Academy is to deliver amp and cab tones, it is not recommended to enable Amp Academy “in-front” of a guitar amp. If you use the same pedalboard both with an amp and direct-out situations, simply toggle IR OUT switch to DOWN position to bypass the IR signal when using your board with a guitar amp. (We suggest connecting to a 1/4” OUT to amp’s power amp in / return.) Engage IR signal with DI out to powered FRFR speaker, or PA system.

(NOTE: If you want to engage/disengage IR signal with DI OUT, please HOLD A/B foot switch and power the pedal. IR ON: A/B indicators will flash 3 times. IR OFF: A/B indicators will NOT flash.)

Connect Amp Academy directly to a recording interface for excellent guitar tone, instantly, without the need to set up an amp or microphones. (Toggle IR OUT switches to UP position if you want to use the IR signal for 1/4” out. If you want to engage/disengage IR signal with DI OUT, please HOLD A/B foot switch and power the pedal. IR ON: A/B indicators will flash 3 times. IR OFF: A/B indicators flash will NOT flash.)

Connect headphones or monitors directly to Amp Academy’s 1/8” PHONE OUT to experience immersive classic amp tones in a natural sounding room without an amp.

Amp Academy features 6 legendary amp models like Vintage (Fender Twin Reverb), Classic (Fender Vibro King), Modern (Mesa Boogie Mark I), Brown (Friedman HBE), Red (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier), and Iridium (Bogner Uberschall). The iconic TSAC-2K (WHITE-BOX algorithm) Amp Modeling offers you realistic amp feeling and fast playability response.

1024 samples IR resolution with 3rd party IR loader capacity makes it easy to bring your favorite amp sound everywhere. Note: 6 IR slots (with Amp slots), 12 Choptones custom IRs + 16 user slots 32bit/48kHz (Amp Academy editor will convert the WAV format automatically.) You can get 10 free factory IRs while downloading edIt'software.

Amp Academy editor offers you IR loader with user friendly tweaking like Level / Low Cut / High Cut, it also converts the WAV format automatically.

The A/B foot switch lets you switch from clean amp style to crunch amp style immediately. Besides that, the SCENE footswitch can toggle SCENE1, SCENE2, SCENE3 sequentially. You can save your custom block engagements with 3 scenes; it offers you all the live application needs.

Amp Academy features Neutrik jacks, Alpha pots, NXP RT super powerful DSP (1000MHz), 4 In TI PCM1840 ADC, 4 Out AKM AK4454 DAC, …etc. These promise users great experience and reliable using. 1.2ms ultra-low system latency with 110dB ultra-wide dynamic range, this offers you realistic amp-like playability and pedal friendly platform.

For home studio and silent practice, Amp Academy’s USB audio stream makes it the Swiss Army Knife of interface capability. Connect the USB to your PC, and you can record tracks, run Plug-In, and even do live-stream with Amp Academy.

Besides Amp-less application, silent practice is often a must-have for modern musicians. Amp Academy editor offers Drum & Loop function to let you enjoy playing guitar in more places more often.

Key Features

• Pro-Level Amp Modeling with Bias Tweaking.
• 7 Independent moveable signal blocks with Send/Return effect loop.
• Intuitive operation and editor software.
• 1024 samples IR resolution and 3rd party IR loader slot with auto format editor.
• Versatile application scenes with independent 1/4” & XLR IR outs.
• Ultra-low system latency(1.2ms) and premium powerful NXP RT DSP(1GHz).
• Comes with Insert Y-cable for send/return effect loop.
• USB recording interface, firmware update, Amp Academy editor software.
• Ultra-wide dynamic range: 110dB

Technical Specifications

Input Impedance
1MΩ
Output Impedance
1kΩ
Dynamic Range
110 dB
Sampling Rate
48kHz / 32-bit
Power
9V DC (Negative tip, Optional ACD-006A adapter)
Current Draw
less than 300mA
Dimensions
105mm(L) x 115mm(W) x 58(H)mm