NUX MG-400 Multi Effects Pedal, Amp Modeling, 512 samples IR, 10 Independent Moveable Signal Blocks
The NUX MG-400 Multi Effects Pedal is a low-cost modeller similar to his smaller brother, the MG-300. The MG-400 is equipped with two powerful DSP chips that enable high-definition White-Box Amp Modeling algorithm (TS/AC-HD) and Core-Image post-effects. People have been blown away by the MG-300’s sound and playability, not to mention the ease-of-use tone tweaking and intuitive interface. With moveable signal blocks, 12 IR COLLECTION slots, a flexible P.L block with MIN & MAX parameter setup, an abundant SYSTEM MENU, and a physical MASTER volume knob, the MG-400 is now the best value modeller for the money.
This small pedal is great for both electric and acoustic guitars! Here’s my review for NUX MG-400 Multi Effects Pedal after having this pedal for about a month and playing it for a few weeks:
The Good:
- The delays are extremely versatile, with a dotted eighth and a dedicated tap tempo.
- The footswitches are well-designed and versatile.
- The reverbs are fantastic, and each one is distinct and useful!
- The jam function includes a 60 looper (in mono) as well as the ability to play along with built-in drum beats and sync your loops to them! Excellent for timing practise!
- The built-in tuner works well and is easily visible.
- The body of the unit is made of plastic, but it does not feel cheap or weak.
- The expression pedal is smooth and has a good throw.
- The compressors provide a wide range of compression sounds, with the studio compressor allowing you to adjust the ratio and recovery time for a very natural sound on acoustic guitar!
- The EQs are very responsive, making this pedal a fantastic tone machine!
- All of this while maintaining a system latency of only 1.1 milliseconds (one of the lowest on the market for all-in-one digital multi-effects units, period.)
- The editing software performs admirably and is simple to use.
The Bad:
- The attack time of the compressors cannot be adjusted. (However, with three compressors to choose from, each has a different attack time built in. And honestly, depending on what you want, the attack time feels great on all three. As a result, this is not a deal breaker for me.)
- The tape delay does not have Wow or Flutter adjustments. (However, it sounds good) The harmony effect does not permit you to use only the octave effect in the mix.
- The harmony effect can only be mixed in with the original signal. (I would only use this infrequently, so it is not a deal breaker for me.)
- The bass and mid tone controls on the amps do not make significant changes to the sound, but they do function. (However, this is easily remedied by the EQ effect block, which is highly responsive and works fantastically!)
In conclusion, I would strongly recommend this pedal to my friends! The ability to have three scenes per preset is fantastic! If you only used this pedal for its programmable reverbs and delays, I believe it would be well worth the price, but it does so much more! I think this is a great pedal overall, and a serious contender in the multi-effects unit category, not just a great value for money (which it is).
If you have the budget to buy a better guitar processor than the Nux Mg-400, then I would highly recommend you check out The Headrush MX5 Multi Effect Modelling Processor review on my website.