Essential Information About the NUX MG-30 Multi-Effects
- Dual DSP + TSAC-HD Modeling for ultra-natural response, imperceptible latency, and studio-quality sound at home, live, or in recording.
- Massive Library: 30 amps, up to 24 cabinets/IRs, 8 microphones (3 positions), 100 effects, and 10 simultaneous blocks, with third-party IR import.
- Fully Modular Signal Chain (11 blocks), "Quick Scene" presets, effects loop, 60-second looper, and built-in drum machine.
- Modern Interface: 4" color screen, 5-axis joystick, expression pedal, 3 footswitches + included NMP-2 footswitch, USB audio for recording/re-amping.
At the Heart of the NUX Range: Uncompromising Versatility
Designed as the versatile model of the MG series, the MG-30 relies on "True Simulation of Analog Circuit" technology to recreate the feel of a tube rig. Firmware updates regularly expand the sonic palette (new amps and effects), positioning the MG-30 as a durable and scalable choice for demanding guitarists.
Who Is It For, and For What?
From motivated beginners to seasoned musicians, the MG-30 covers a wide spectrum: blues, classic rock, modern metal, pop, ambient. Its headphone output and dedicated output modes make it ideal for silent practice, building a compact pedalboard, playing on stage, streaming, or producing in a home studio with a simple and reliable USB workflow.
Controls and Creative Workflow on Demand
The MG-30 offers 11 routable blocks in series or parallel, with footswitch assignments and scenes to activate multiple blocks with one gesture. Dedicated settings (Bias on virtual tube amps, 3-band EQ, compressors, noise gate, delays, and reverbs including shimmer) allow fine-tuning of each preset. The "QuickTone" editor facilitates editing, third-party IR loading, USB routing, and updates, while the effects loop integrates your favorite pedals at the exact point in the chain.
Sound Quality
TSAC-HD modeling delivers responsive attack, wide dynamics, and rich harmonic content. From crystalline cleans to organic crunches, up to tight "brown sound" saturations like the 5150-type (VIVO amp), the output remains precise and musical. Airy reverbs and creative delays blend perfectly with modulations for ambient textures, while IR import refines cabinet tone down to the mix.
Technical Specifications
General
- Category: Multi-effects * Technology: Digital * Format: Pedalboard
- EQ: 3 bands * Simultaneous effects: 10 * Number of effects: 100
- Amp models: 30 (25 guitar, 3 bass, 2 acoustic)
- Cabinet simulations (IR): up to 24 (including 19 base: 8 guitar, 8 bass, 3 acoustic)
- Microphones: 8 (3 positions) * Mic simulations: 3
- User memories / presets: 128 / 128
- Processing: 48 kHz, 32 bit, 110 dB dynamic range * Latency approx. 2 ms (2 DSPs)
- Modular chain: 11 blocks (Comp, EFX, Amp, IR, EQ, Mod, Delay, Reverb, etc.)
- Included effects (examples): 12 OD/Dist/Boost, 3 compressors, 4 EQs, 1 noise gate, 5 Wah/Shifters, 13 modulations, 7 delays, 5 reverbs (including shimmer)
Controls & Interface
- Display: 4" color LCD (800 x 400) * 5-axis joystick
- Controls: Master, Home/Global, adjustment potentiometers, Save, block buttons
- Footswitches: 3 footswitches + assignable expression pedal
- Functions: tuner, effects loop, "Quick Scene" presets, 60 s syncable looper, drum machine (67 patterns, 10 styles)
Connections
- Inputs: Instrument (Input), Aux In, micro-USB port
- Outputs: 2 x jack (mono/stereo to amp or direct), mini-jack headphone
- Output modes: amp, studio direct, etc., with dedicated 3-band EQ
- External expression pedal input (foot control extension)
Audio & USB
- Built-in USB audio interface: recording, streaming, re-amping
- "QuickTone" editor: real-time editing, preset/IR import, IR collection folder, USB routing, firmware updates, MIDI
- IR: 1024-sample resolution, third-party IR import (up to 24 internal slots + library via QuickTone)
Firmware (Highlights of New Features)
- v2.3.02: version display, quick factory patch reset, 2 bass amps (DGLASS, STARLIFT), 3 effects (DAMP reverb, CSH-1 chorus, NUX SteelSinger), CMP + 2 EFX stacking, Drum & Loop improvements (auto recording, EQ), USB fixes, QuickTone enhancements (MIDI Drum&Loop, UI, IR collection, USB routing).
- v3.0: "VIVO" amp inspired by 5150-type brown sound (TS/AC-4K), Fuzz type Fuzzface, Touch Wah, "Phi Delay," min/max range for volume pedal (movable block), 24 internal third-party IR slots, system optimizations.
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions: 313 x 166 x 54 mm * Weight: 1.50 kg
Included Accessories
- NMP-2 footswitch with cable
- USB cable
- 9 V DC power adapter
- Documentation
Power Consumption
- Required power supply: 9 V DC (center negative)
- Recommended consumption: provide a power supply capable of delivering up to 500 mA for optimal performance
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