The Best Cheap Modeller Got Even Better? | NUX MG-400

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    00:00 - Hello
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    08:45 - Is it better than the MG300?

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  • @LeonTodd
    @LeonTodd  Рік тому +4

    Do the new features justify an upgrade in your opinion?

    • @hoosierdaddy2308
      @hoosierdaddy2308 Рік тому +2

      Not really unless you're using it to record with or gig with as a backup like you said. Stereo is a great feature, but otherwise I'd bet the software for amp and effects is pretty much the same. ♥️🤘♥️

    • @scottykingdavid
      @scottykingdavid Рік тому +1

      Yes

    • @MrBeen992
      @MrBeen992 Рік тому +1

      @@hoosierdaddy2308 MG-300 is stereo too...just buy a splitter cable

    • @entspec
      @entspec Рік тому +1

      @@hoosierdaddy2308 Mg-300 IS stereo, you just need to use a TRS stereo to 2 mono 1/4. It's a commonly available cable. I use that to plug my 300 into my UA Apollo and it works well.

    • @hoosierdaddy2308
      @hoosierdaddy2308 Рік тому

      @@entspec Thanks so much..

  • @Marta1Buck
    @Marta1Buck 3 місяці тому +2

    It may be the only pedal I need as a perpetual bedroom and garage guitarist

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 Рік тому +2

    Had to watch this again as I'm considering one of these for fun and I keep hearing great things about these from Nux..
    One guy said it sounded as good as his axeFX 3 almost.. So that's quite the endorsement. !!
    Great video brother! Thanks man!

  • @onesandzeros
    @onesandzeros Рік тому +6

    Sounds great Leon. I bought the MG-300 two years ago, it’s pretty good I guess. I think the best high gain results I’ve gotten out of it are based on copying the settings from your video. I did have trouble with the last firmware update, which is one year ago now. I don’t expect to see many new features, but some bug fixing releases would be nice. Overall not bad but as far as upgrading is concerned, I’ll wait until I can afford an HX Stomp.

  • @darrenm5239
    @darrenm5239 Рік тому

    Just sounds great. Such an 80s sound. You really bring out the way it used to sound. I think im sold on this.

  • @stanesposito2664
    @stanesposito2664 Рік тому

    Sounds great, especially in stereo and you can't beat the price. This could be my next practice rig, especially with your IRs.

  • @t-rexguitarcovers
    @t-rexguitarcovers Рік тому +1

    I like how the stereo chorus so similar to my old korg ax1.5g.. I can't wait to obtain it next month. 😁

  • @saarangnarayan123
    @saarangnarayan123 Рік тому +21

    I wish this was around 15 years ago when I started playing. Much friendlier UI and tonal experience compared to the horrors of digital modelling in the 00s.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Рік тому

      Biiiig time

    • @ivorharden
      @ivorharden Рік тому

      Even within the last 10 years the multi fx pedals have improved alot especially the amp sims.

    • @JayTheLane
      @JayTheLane Рік тому +2

      Some of those Zoom units were dire 🤣

    • @diodesDankessAndDives
      @diodesDankessAndDives Рік тому

      I still wake up screaming about spiiiiders ( 🕷 🕸 🕷 🕸 🕷 🕸 🕷) but line 6 and not actual spiders

    • @scottykingdavid
      @scottykingdavid Рік тому

      They did. The digitech 2120 or 2112

  • @heavybrett-al4082
    @heavybrett-al4082 Рік тому +4

    I had the first model before I brought the pod go, and I was blown away on how great it was, I gave it to a mate so he can shred without waking his children up😂

  • @peterharvin2775
    @peterharvin2775 Рік тому

    I agree. For the money, this is some pretty darn good tone generation. Wouldn't hesitate to use these, like as a 2nd guitar on a doubling track for a different tone, for example.

  • @darrenm5239
    @darrenm5239 Рік тому +1

    Wow at 527 that chorus sound was just unreal. Tc style chorus. You get great sounds.

  • @misterreality
    @misterreality Рік тому +1

    I’m buying one just because I love the 300 so much and want a backup in case it ever goes down.

  • @cyrildia
    @cyrildia Рік тому

    Hi! Love your review. How giggable are these smaller modellers? Like switching a couple of FX on and off per song + using the looper live, which is my big concern.

  • @mercom1
    @mercom1 Рік тому

    Thanks Leon, great vid as always. Do you know if you can move the volume pedal to the front and program the min to say 25% as I cant do this on the Mg300

  • @tattoofred
    @tattoofred Рік тому +1

    Me encanta el sonido, espero probarla pronto, saludos desde España ;)

  • @jorgemauriciomercado288
    @jorgemauriciomercado288 Рік тому +1

    Omg it sounds really good, the problem is in the Switches that pedal should have a XL version of it !!

  • @William_Earl
    @William_Earl Рік тому

    I play a lot of chug core, so that means sustained, high gain palm mutes. Is the noise floor easy to tame?
    Is there a whammy pedal in this unit? Also, how many channels does the USB have? Can you track a DI and reamp with it only using its usb interface?

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 Рік тому

    I couldn't watch all this at first this morning, so I'm commenting now.
    It sounds great for the price. We live in a great time for gear. Just awesome. I think you could plug into a rock though and make it sound great with your high level of playing sir. ♥️🤘♥️
    Great review my friend.
    Great product.
    Back in the day I would have died for such a device. Best I could do back then was the Rickman which was way ahead of it's time for the 80s. ♥️🤘♥️
    I still say the ADA and Soldano are the best 80s rock preamps / amps of all time. 😂♥️🤘♥️
    Have a great day kind sir and be safe and well for you, your friends and family.
    Hope the kitties are well too. ♥️🤘♥️

  • @Furrylizard79
    @Furrylizard79 Рік тому

    Can you stack drives on the MG400 by using the “comp” block for a second “efx”? So a tube screamer into a fuzz for example. Pretty sure the MG30 does this. Thanks!

  • @guitarnight3375
    @guitarnight3375 Рік тому

    Great!
    is it possible to record without use of any audio interface (just by using USB connection) ?

  • @giuvs
    @giuvs Рік тому

    Which do you think is better in the emulation of effects and amps, the nux mg30 or the hotone ampero?

  • @JayTheLane
    @JayTheLane Рік тому

    The only think I don't so much like are the reverbs on the Nux units. I sold my MG30 for that reason.

  • @electronik808
    @electronik808 Рік тому

    Hi nice video! I can buy this or the mooer ge200 (same price) what do you think of those? The ge200 has the possibility to load amp models. Any opinion? Thank you!

  • @makes_synth_to_me9025
    @makes_synth_to_me9025 Рік тому

    I knew it would 80's clean!

  • @TheRezus35
    @TheRezus35 Рік тому

    Nice video. How does it feel when you play? Dynamic, squished attack, etc..I mean, the sounds are just great but do you have the "interaction" as with ets say ..the real amp?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Рік тому

      it's ok. Not as good as the top tier modellers

  • @giuvs
    @giuvs Рік тому

    In this pedalboard can I use 2 or 3 Dist or Overdrives in the same preset? like in the mg30?

  • @toddstropicals
    @toddstropicals Рік тому

    It sounds great as always, but being the excellent player you are I'd not expect less... I'm hoping Santa brings me some new gear this Christmas lol.

  • @jasonl1942
    @jasonl1942 7 місяців тому

    If it can also get that scholz custom distortion sound im in! Can it be done?!

  • @liferelation
    @liferelation Рік тому

    Do you have to pick an amp or can this just be used as effects?

  • @JPMonstie
    @JPMonstie Рік тому

    Hi Leon! Do you know if this means NUX is doing an upgraded model of the MG-30 (ie MG-40)?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Рік тому +1

      not that i know of but they seem to update their hardware pretty regularly. I hope they do an all in "pro" version soon.

  • @kiritomikuma2148
    @kiritomikuma2148 Рік тому

    Can it connect otg to smartphone when recording clips or live?

  • @rifkynastain8057
    @rifkynastain8057 Рік тому

    This effect can direct recording to DAW without soundcard?

  • @melorogerio
    @melorogerio Рік тому

    wich one have the best output for practicing with headphones? MG300 or MG400?

  • @theouterplanet
    @theouterplanet Рік тому

    Leon in da house. What’s up bro?

  • @Vazmusic
    @Vazmusic Рік тому

    Sounds good!! Can U edit the sounds within the box or do U have to do it on a computer?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Рік тому

      You can edit on the box. Just easier to take a screen cap than setup another camera :p

    • @Vazmusic
      @Vazmusic Рік тому

      Kool. Thanx for the info. I may check one of these out. I like the basic tone of it. One more question...Does it have a Leslie simulator that I can ramp from slow to fast and does it have a ring modulator? Those are two EFX I like a lot. If it has those two I'll pick one up.

  • @neastguy
    @neastguy Рік тому

    tried using your IR's with the Nux and I copied the file down and it doesnt seem to see them.. sorry Im a noob to this.. any ideas..? and thanks for the great vid

  • @kaskas55
    @kaskas55 Рік тому

    Is there much difference between the MG30 and the MG400?

  • @accentontheoff
    @accentontheoff Рік тому

    How is the Wah on this. Thanks.

  • @dr.franciscotorresmarquezc7352

    Are those in built IR's? Or personal presets?

  • @KutayYavuzMusic
    @KutayYavuzMusic Рік тому

    Excellent playing as usual! The amp models sound somewhat static and lifeless to me.

  • @ghaus1961
    @ghaus1961 Рік тому +1

    That pedal has some sick effects !!!!!!!!! And for what 219.00 that's a kick ass value in my estimation!

  • @bradhill935
    @bradhill935 Рік тому

    the game changer for these cheaper modellers is that you can load your own IR's, i wonder just how much better the modellers of old would've sounded with decent IR's

  • @tungwkseow5003
    @tungwkseow5003 10 місяців тому

    Seems like a cheap modeller like this combine with a cheap guitar will be able to achieve some expensive tone. A blessing for beginners.

  • @mrparkinson
    @mrparkinson Рік тому

    Not bad. Not bad at all... Im impressed.

  • @point_In_Time
    @point_In_Time 7 місяців тому

    anyone have anythoughts on this unit vs the boss gt1? they're in the same price bracket. I have an easier time trusting boss because i own the gt1-B for my bass and I love it.. But its a new world with so many options out there.

  • @taylorlimbeck6854
    @taylorlimbeck6854 Рік тому

    Is there a Mesa boogie Quad Preamp hanging out in that rack?

  • @scottykingdavid
    @scottykingdavid Рік тому

    Can u use it mono. And not stereo or. If I do. How about just two amps instead of power amp (stereo and Cabs)

  • @reverbautopsy9093
    @reverbautopsy9093 Рік тому +1

    The Nux MG-30 is the best 200 bucks I've ever spent on guitar gear as far as bang for buck goes and crushes any other Chinese made modeler. I don't even look at my crappy Hotone modeler that I paid twice as much for.

  • @frankfrank7921
    @frankfrank7921 Рік тому +1

    Leon, you are correct. The Nux 300 was the best budget modeler I'd ever heard. Much better amp sounds than Mooer, Flamma and Hotone at similar (or higher) price points.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Рік тому

      They focused on all the right stuff IMO

  • @mattgilbert7347
    @mattgilbert7347 Рік тому

    Damn. I wish I'd known this was coming out. I'd have held off on my MG300.
    Oh well, I can always grab this and sell my MG300 to my student who really wants one
    Would you say this is competitive against the MG30?

  • @mercom1
    @mercom1 Рік тому

    The Mg300 output is 1/4 stereo you just need an adapter

  • @_mysilentblue2227
    @_mysilentblue2227 Рік тому +3

    As a beginner, back when, we had Gorilla amps, absolute junk! As a beginner now, feel lucky you have things like this $220 on amazon US.

    • @mark78750
      @mark78750 Рік тому +1

      Ahhh, another Gorilla alum…

    • @sebrura
      @sebrura 11 місяців тому +1

      Haha, I also had a Gorilla. Blast from the past! 🙉

    • @thedeadxtras9927
      @thedeadxtras9927 2 місяці тому +1

      Hilarious I had a Gorilla amp as my first amp about 35yrs ago with an Antoria Tele style guitar. still got the gorilla in my loft in excellent condition. It did good enough job as a young teenage beginner.
      Gonna get it down later and see how it sounds to more experienced ears in 2024

    • @_mysilentblue2227
      @_mysilentblue2227 2 місяці тому

      @@thedeadxtras9927 Ok just looking out for you, start at a low volume... not because it's loud but not to damage your ears with the quality.

  • @guitardedimbisol6087
    @guitardedimbisol6087 9 місяців тому

    Reminds me of the digitech rp 250 with less effects

  • @cancelbubble6535
    @cancelbubble6535 Рік тому +3

    Sounds great and looks like it retails for $220. Seems like a screaming deal.

  • @brooklynboy1000
    @brooklynboy1000 Рік тому

    That’s like a candy store

  • @ayeapprove
    @ayeapprove Рік тому

    No XLR outs and no midi doesn't really help.

  • @mantrasiddhaota8330
    @mantrasiddhaota8330 Рік тому

    This or Mg30?

  • @WaleshiddenhistoryMD
    @WaleshiddenhistoryMD Рік тому

    This or the Harley Benton GiT..?

  • @John-mq8qv
    @John-mq8qv Рік тому +1

    ooft. its only $329. amp academy was $299. decisions decisions.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Рік тому

      AA definitely feels more "pro" hardware but this has so many great options

    • @saarangnarayan123
      @saarangnarayan123 Рік тому

      @@LeonTodd would you say AA has better tone? Or is it the same architecture inside but different hardware?

    • @John-mq8qv
      @John-mq8qv Рік тому

      @@LeonTodd i think i'll go the AA. i really only need a particular sound (basic rock jcm800 plexi-ish ACDC-ish). i have amp in a box pedals but often they need to be paired with IR loaders for direct to PA (Joyo British and Oxford with York Audio IRs sounds great btw) so this does it all in one. I have the nux mighty air for practicing with effects etc, otherwise have the effects i need in pedal format anyway. im familiar with the nux amp sims in their products i think they're all the same across most.

  • @batmandeltaforce
    @batmandeltaforce Рік тому +1

    Good job... you can hear the cheap AD/DA converters:)

  • @zvonimirbaljak3718
    @zvonimirbaljak3718 10 місяців тому

    Can i use this three switches as scene switches in one preset?