NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse response pedal

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rombsix

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Joined: Jan. 11 2006
From: Beirut, Lebanon

NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse respo...

Hi folks,

I live in a noisy environment, so it's harder these days for me to record with microphones. That is why I like / need to use pickups, such as piezos (under the saddle). Those tend to have "quack" or "plastic" qualities to their sound. I bought this pedal that helps tame that issue.

https://www.nuxaudio.com/optima-air.html

It comes with presets that you can use right out of the box, and it allows you to record your own IR to match the particular instrument you are using. This is a high-value device, and I've been very happy with mine.

Here are some examples:

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 18 2023 20:58:08

rombsix

Posts: 7815
Joined: Jan. 11 2006
From: Beirut, Lebanon

RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to rombsix)

I've been using some flamenco guitar IRs through the NUX Optima Air.

Buy these here! https://payhip.com/FlamencoGuitarImpulseResponses

More demos here! https://www.youtube.com/@FlamencoGuitarImpulseRes-jm5yv/videos

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 9 2023 12:17:56

rombsix

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RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to rombsix)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 14 2023 2:03:23

johnnefastis

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RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to rombsix)

Thanks for these tests Ramzi! Its an impressive difference. I can't believe how uninspiring the Godin sounds without it (and I own one, which I plan to sell)

This box looks great for noisy bar gigs. How does it compare to the Tonedexter other than being loads cheaper?

Cheers

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2023 15:59:00

Mark2

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Joined: Jul. 12 2004
From: San Francisco

RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to johnnefastis)

It's hard to tell from video so I couldn't say if it's better but the Tonedexter works pretty well. Huge improvement. And I have the older version.

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ORIGINAL: johnnefastis

Thanks for these tests Ramzi! Its an impressive difference. I can't believe how uninspiring the Godin sounds without it (and I own one, which I plan to sell)

This box looks great for noisy bar gigs. How does it compare to the Tonedexter other than being loads cheaper?

Cheers

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2023 17:07:14

rombsix

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Joined: Jan. 11 2006
From: Beirut, Lebanon

RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to Mark2)

I haven't used a ToneDexter myself, so I can't say. Aaron Short does a comparison with steel string guitars. Check out his video... I think the answer will end up being that it depends on your particular situation, and you'll have to use both and do A/B comparisons then decide which one you like. The Optima Air is not too expensive. I imagine the new ToneDexter when it comes out is going to likely cost three times as much, so that factor is hard to remove from the decision-making equation.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2023 4:38:41

rombsix

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RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to rombsix)

ToneDexter II is out.

https://audiosprockets.com/shop/buy-direct/

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 19 2023 4:46:09

rombsix

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RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to rombsix)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 24 2023 18:27:18

hanselblat

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RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to rombsix)

Hi Ramzi!
I'm experimenting with Optima Air myself. I wonder if you, being from Lebanon, are aware of any IR's of ouds? I have seen many online of guitars but nothing yet for ouds, which I am also interested in--as I very much dislike the sound coming from the piezo on my electric oud.
Hope to hear from you!
Best regards,
Hans

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 17 2024 14:18:49

rombsix

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RE: NUX Optima Air (NAI-5) impulse r... (in reply to hanselblat)

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IR's of ouds

Unfortunately not, brother...

https://www.kamalmusallam.com/about

Maybe Kamal knows?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 18 2024 3:43:18