NUX NGS-6 Amp Academy Amp Modeler Guitar Pedal Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- NUX
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NUX NGS-6 Amp Academy Amp Modeler Guitar Pedal
Copyright
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WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONNECTING, READ INSTRUCTIONS
- WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
- CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove screws. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
- CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- The lightning symbol within a triangle _means ”.electrical caution. It indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and potential risks of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within a triangle means “caution!” please read the information next to all caution signs.
- Use only the supplied power supply or power cord. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer.
- Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances that produce heat.
- Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure.
- Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
- The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening”.
Overview
Amp Academy (NGS-6) is a stomp box platform Amp Modeler with IRs and essential effects. It 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 /AC-2K(WHITE-BOX algorithm) Amp Modeling offers you a 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.
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, and SCENE3 sequentially. You can save your custom block engagements with 3 scenes, it offers you all the live application needs.
The Amp Academy edit software can let you tweak all the signal blocks and parameters. Amp Academy offers NR, EFX, AMP, IR, SIR, EQ, and RVB, you can adjust the block order freely. Besides the 12 built-in IRs, there are 16 empty slots for 3rd party IRs loading. No need to consider the sampling rate, Amp Academy edit software can convert the WAV(IR) format automatically.
Amp Academy supports USB audio streams, it can be a USB recording interface.
It supports Normal / Dry Out / Reamp / Loopback routing, you can adjust it
through Amp Academy eidt software intuitively, no need to set up USB OUT in
DAW. Even live stream jamming with Loopback!
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Control Panel
GAIN knob
Controls the gain/distortion level of the related amp model.
MASTER knob
Controls the volume of related amp model.
BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, PRESENCE knobs
BASS, MIDDLE, and TREBLE control the low-end, middle-frequency, and high-end sound. PRESENCE controls the brightness. For the Vintage (Twin Rvb) model, PRESENCE is the BRIGHT switch.
BOOST N.R. knob
In regular mode, the BOOST knob controls the EFX block’s parameter as below:
- ROSE COMP-Sustain, l.evel=BOOST
- K COMP-Sustain, l.evel=BOOST, Clip
- KATANA-Volume=BOOST
- RC BOOST-Gain, Volume=BOOST, Bass, Treble
- AC BOOST-Gain, Volume=BOOST, Bass, Treble
- T SCREAM-Drive, Tone, l.evel=BOOST
- MORNING DRV-Volume=BOOST, Drive, Tone
- RED DIRT-Drive, Tone, Level=BOOST
- CRUNCH-Volume=BOOST, Tone, Gain
In Alt mode, the BOOST knob becomes DECAY to control RVB’s decay time.
In regular mode, the N.R. knob controls the NR block’s SENS (gate) parameter. In Alt mode, the N.R. knob becomes LEVEL to control RVB’s mix level.
A toggle switch
A 3-way toggle switch can choose related amp models, Vintage= Twin Rvb,
Classic=Vibro King, Modern= Cali Crunch.
B toggle switch
B 3-way toggle switch can choose related amp models, Brown= Fireman, Red=
Dual Recto, Iridium= Uber.
All of 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.
SCENE toggle switch
SCENE toggle switch can choose S1 / S2 / S3 scene application, it can also
be selected by the SCENE footswitch sequentially.
Note: For deep scene settings, you can use Amp Academy edit software
(download from the website ) to tweak the signal block parameters, engagement
and order routing.
A/B footswitch and A/B LED indicators
****Short press the A/B footswitch can choose the A/B channel. A LED indicator will show GREEN in Vintage, YELLOW in Classic, and RED in Modern. B LED indicator will show DEEP RED in Brown, LIGHT RED in Red, and ORANGE in Iridium.
Hold the A/B footswitch for 1.5 seconds to SAVE the current parameters in related PRESET. (Each amp model has one preset with 3 scenes.) For deep tweaking, please use Amp Academy edit software. (NOTE: If you want to engage/disengage the IR signal with DI OUT, please HOLD the A/B foot switch and power the pedal. IR ON: A/B indicators flash 3 times, IR OFF: no A/B indicators flash.)
SCENE footswitch and SCENE LED indicator
Short press the SCENE footswitch can toggle SCENE1, SCENE2, and SCENE3 sequentially. The SCENE LED will show BLUE in S1, PURPLE in S2, and RED in S3. You can also use the SCENE toggle switch to choose a related scene. Hold the SCENE footswitch for 1.5 seconds, you can enter Alt mode to tweak RVB parameters. In the meantime, the SCENE LED indicator will flash to show Alt mode. Press the SCENE footswitch again, you can quit Alt mode, and back to regular mode.
1/0 Jacks
INPUT jack
Connect your guitar side to the INPUT jack.
OUTPUT jack
Connect the OUTPUT signal to the amp side.
INSERT jack
****The insert jack is SEND/RETURN, you can use TRS Y-cable to connect with other effects in the SEND/RETURN loop. You can adjust the S/R order routing by Amp Academy edit software.
DI GND LIR and IR OUT toggle switches
Toggle the IR OUT switch to the UP position to lift XLR out’s ground, it can
solve the common ground noise. (NOTE: If you want to engage/disengage the IR
signal with DI OUT, please HOLD the A/B foot switch and power the pedal. IR
ON: A/B indicators flash 3 times, IR OFF: no A/B indicators flash.)
Toggle the IR OUT switch to the UP position to engage the Impulse Response for 1/4″ OUT. (You can choose the best applications with the independent IR toggle switches.)
USB port
The USB port can connect with the PC for a firmware update, Amp Academy edit
software, and USB audio stream.
DC jack
Use ONLY:
9V Negative Tip power with 5OOmA. (The power consumption is less than 3OOmA.)
DI OUT jack
The XLR out offers a balanced signal to connect to the PA system or mixer.
AUX IN and PHONE jacks
AUX IN 1/8″ jack can connect with an MP3 player to play backing tracks for
practice. PHONE 1/8″ jack can drive the headphone for silent practice. The
signal is related to DI OUT. (For silent practice or home recording, we
recommend using a PHONE out to connect with headphones or monitors. You can
also connect a USB to the PC as an interface to record with DAW and play
playbacks.)
Connections
On Stage
Connect a pedalboard containing Amp Academy to a mixer or PA system for
excellent tone, control, and flexibility in a live situation. Monitor through
the 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 desirable to enable Amp Academy in front of a guitar amp. If you use the same pedalboard both with an amp and indirect situations, simply toggle IR O1/T switch to the down position to bypass the IR signal when using your board with a guitar amp. (We suggest you to connect 1/4″ OUT to the amp’s power amp in / return.) Engage IR signal with DI out to powered FRFR speaker, or PA system.
- If you want to engage/ disengage the IR signal with DI OUT, please HOLD the NB foot switch and power the pedal. IR ON: NB indicators flash 3 times, IR OFF: no NB indicators flash.
In Studio
Connect Amp Academy directly to a recording interface for a great guitar tone
instantly without the need to set up an amp or microphone. (Toggle IR DUT
switches to the up position if you want to use the IR signal for 1 /4″ out. If
you want to engage/disengage the IR signal with DI OUT, please HOLD the A/B
foot switch and power the pedal. IR DN: A/B indicators flash 3 times, IR OFF:
no A/B indicators flash.)
At Home(Silent Practice)
Connect headphones or monitors directly to Amp Academy’s 1/8″ PHONEOUT to
experience immersive classic amp tones in a natural-sounding room without an
amp.
Edit Software
You can check the Amp Academy edit software tutorial on the NUXEFX YouTube
channel. The editing software can load 3rd party IRs, you can tweak BIAS
parameters for amp models. For signal block order routing, you can move it on
the editing software, and tweak all the blocks’ parameters deeply, even export
or import the presets.
Features
- 6 legendary amp models in one compact enclosure.
- TS/AC-2K(White-Box) Amp Modeling algorithm with power amp BIAS tweaking.
- A/B footswitch to switch clean / crunch style amps for live application.
- 6 presets (amp models) with 3 scenes. (SCENE footswitch toggles sequentially.)
- N.R. ‘ EFX, EQ, RVB effect blocks.
- Insert (TRS) Send/Return loop.
- 1024 samples IR resolution. (12 built-in IRs and 16 slots for 3rd party)
- Independent IR signal outs for 1 /4″ and XLR outputs.
- Ultra-low system latency: 1.2ms
- Wide dynamic range: 11 o dB
- 48kHz/32-bit sampling rate, 32-bit processor.
- Intuitive Amp Academy edit software for deep tweaking and editing.
Specifications
- Input Impedance: 1 MQ
- Output Impedance: 1 kQ
- Dynamic Range: 11 o 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
- Weight: 440g
Accessories:
User Manual, Y Patch Cable, Warranty card
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
Made in China.