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METAL CORE DELUXE MKII High gain preamp pedal w/ IR out

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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, save your presets and use IR out for ampless applications.

*All the brand and model names mentioned on this page are Trademarks of their respective owners, which ... Read more

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, save your presets and use IR out for ampless 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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Duo Rect: based on the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier

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.

Fireman: based on the Friedman BE-100

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.

VH4: based on Diezel Amp

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.

Ampless & Impulse Responses

Impulse Responses play an important parts when it comes to going ampless, as it gives you that cabinet sound to complete your tone quest. Each of the included amps on the METAL CORE DELUXE MKII have a matching IR to go sonically along with it.

You can load your own favorite 3rd party IRs via the MetalCore editing software. Please visit the product page and download the editor (METAL CORE DELUXE MKII supports 512 samples IR resolution.). The MetalCore editing software will convert the IR file automatically, just make sure that your IR file is in WAV format.

MetalCore editing software + EFX Mobile APP with OTG connection

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. 

If you don’t have a computer, you can edit the pedal on the go for live applications with the EFX Mobile APP.

Note: 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.

Product details

Key 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

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
    270 g
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