This is the best Cerberus demo video I have seen. I used one for about a year in 4-cable method with a Marshall DSL20HR, but eventually moved to a Boss MS-3 because I could change amp channel and voice on my Blackstar tube amp using a simple TRS cable and no need for a MIDI relay device. Aside from that, I LOVED how easily I could create presets on the Cerberus without layers of on-screen menus. Just twist the knobs, press Save, choose location, and press Save again. Piece of cake. And honestly, the Cerberus is pretty transparent sonically. Can't say that about the MS-3, which colors my amp tone and needed a couple hours' of tweaking the Global EQ to make it neutral.
Thanks Tim! Very kind of you to say. I do miss the Cerberus. A friend of mine really wanted it and I wasn’t using it. He’s happy, so I’m happy. But NUX makes some great stuff!
Hi Sean, this is probably the most useful video I have seen so far on the NuX Cerberus. I must admit I am a bit lazy and did not go yet into the documentation, always considering trying to manage the beast by myself should be an asset for finding things easier in the rush of a show. But sometimes you can't do anything without reading the book.. Well, watching your video I probably understood most of the "basic" things I was still missing after 1+ year of use of this Multi-Effects. Thanks a lot for that ;) Cheers!
Olivier Bodin you’re welcome Olivier! I’m happy the video helped you get more out of your Cerberus. It’s a very good pedal but with so much in out place it can be difficult if you don’t at least glance at the manual. But no need to worry now 👍 have an awesome weekend.
@@SeanPierceJohnson no problem pal, anyway I could help I will. You deserve so much more recognition for your work and talent!!! One day it shall be yours
@@hugowasalreadytaken yes i know thats why I bought one but hearing it in person I wasn't impressed bear in mind different amp and pick ups to what people online use
Just bought one last week. Totally love it, and the ease of use is just pure bliss! BUT still haven't found "the one" delay-setting for my use. I just love Petrucci-ish cheesy long digital delays with my soloing, so please let me know any good presets for that kind of use :D And thanks for an awesome video btw! Will definitely click subscribe-button and support your channel in future!
In your honest opinion, does the effects sound better than individual budget pedals? I have around 400 dollars to make a pedalboard, so i'm torn between the Cerberus or individual pedals per se
honestly man...it really comes down to your preference. For me, the Cerberus is a great option for grab-and-go gigging. I like that I can have presets, or use it like a normal pedalboard. But for my main rig I use single pedals...it's easier to change things up and if one pedal goes out I can still use my rig. But if you've never used pedals before, the Cerberus might be a bit of a learning curve.
Honestly, I never tried that. It’s not something I would think to do. If I remember correctly, you could actually adjust the delay in BPM rather than tap just by using the time Knob. Sorry I can’t give you a good answer.
I’m looking for all-in-one pedal to run direct to PA. Would this work for that, or do you need a separate preamp pedal? I’m concerned that there’s no tone/gain controls when running clean...
If you use the Cab Sim, some IRs work well is a filter for a clean tone. But usually I set the Overdrive to be mildly crunchy but can easily be cleaned up with the volume knob on my guitar. It's a simple work around that I think does a good job. And if I need some more cleanliness, I add a compressor.
Excelente video , una consulta . Cuando uso el booster con la distorsion del amplificador no aumenta el volumen. Osea en el cerberus solo estoy usando el drive . Parece q solo funciona cuando está prendido la distorsion del pedal 😢, sabes por qué ?
¡Hola! Lo más probable es que si estás usando el refuerzo en un amplificador con distorsión, solo esté agregando distorsión a tu tono. NUX tiene un "Diagrama de flujo de señal" en su sitio web aquí: www.nuxaudio.com/cerberus.html El "Boost" debería aumentar el volumen en ambos pedales de conducción en el Cerberus. Tendría que ver un vídeo que muestre el problema que tienes para ayudarte realmente. Siempre puedes enviar un correo electrónico a NUX y pedir ayuda también.
Seems like a complicated unit compared to the Zoom G3N. Plus the Zoom has many more effects and is around similar price. Also the drive and distortion on this Nux is very harsh.
it's actually quite easy to use. either it's the individual pedals or presets and very easy to program. the Zoom might sound good and be cheaper but lots of it is digital, am I right? it's not really an apples to apple comparison.
The drives are waaay too dark. The rest is great, except I'd prefer to be able to run phaser & univibe pre-gain. Order re-routing would have made this a much better unit. Needs a preamp in the loop (or upfront) if you're going direct.
best demo of this pedal, thanks Sean
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and that it helped.
This is the best Cerberus demo video I have seen. I used one for about a year in 4-cable method with a Marshall DSL20HR, but eventually moved to a Boss MS-3 because I could change amp channel and voice on my Blackstar tube amp using a simple TRS cable and no need for a MIDI relay device. Aside from that, I LOVED how easily I could create presets on the Cerberus without layers of on-screen menus. Just twist the knobs, press Save, choose location, and press Save again. Piece of cake. And honestly, the Cerberus is pretty transparent sonically. Can't say that about the MS-3, which colors my amp tone and needed a couple hours' of tweaking the Global EQ to make it neutral.
Thanks Tim! Very kind of you to say.
I do miss the Cerberus. A friend of mine really wanted it and I wasn’t using it. He’s happy, so I’m happy.
But NUX makes some great stuff!
Hi Sean, this is probably the most useful video I have seen so far on the NuX Cerberus. I must admit I am a bit lazy and did not go yet into the documentation, always considering trying to manage the beast by myself should be an asset for finding things easier in the rush of a show. But sometimes you can't do anything without reading the book.. Well, watching your video I probably understood most of the "basic" things I was still missing after 1+ year of use of this Multi-Effects. Thanks a lot for that ;) Cheers!
Olivier Bodin you’re welcome Olivier! I’m happy the video helped you get more out of your Cerberus. It’s a very good pedal but with so much in out place it can be difficult if you don’t at least glance at the manual. But no need to worry now 👍 have an awesome weekend.
Nux just keeps getting better and better. Nice demo, putting them EMGs to work too!
thanks J! yep yep...gotta work it into the rotation
Damn Sean amazing sounds from this demo, amazing playing as always. Over all great video as always pal
thanks Riley! And thanks for those IRs! still exploring them and they've come in really handy with this
@@SeanPierceJohnson no problem pal, anyway I could help I will. You deserve so much more recognition for your work and talent!!! One day it shall be yours
Fantastic demo Sean. I thought it sounded great! 🤘Exceptional value for sure.
Super interesting piece of kit. Another good review. Thanks, man.
thanks a bunch Stef!
Thanks bro 👍🏾✌🏿
Very cool pedal! Great demonstration. Thank You!
Thanks my friend!
What is the name of the song at 11:36? Great review though.
justjames95 not a song...just noodling
Thanks for the in-depth demo I just ordered one to run it in front of my Bassbreaker 15 I hope it doesn't disappoint
Abe Haddad awesome! Did you get it in time for quarantine? How’s it working out for you? Hope all is well
Whats it like? Did it disappoint?
@@hugowasalreadytaken yeah wasn't overly impressed okay for the money but I sent mine back
@@abehaddad why? Was it that bad? Because from the videos i watched the tone was pretty good
@@hugowasalreadytaken yes i know thats why I bought one but hearing it in person I wasn't impressed bear in mind different amp and pick ups to what people online use
Great demo! What IR did you use? Where can I buy it?
Thanks, the IR was given to me by a friend. I don’t remember which one I used though.
Great vid and sweet playing! Question: in preset mode, do the delays and reverbs trail off when switching between presets?
hey man! honestly, I sold it to a friend sometime ago and can't remember off the top of my head but I'm inclined to believe it had trails
Great work buddy. thank you and keep it up.new subscriber
Shade Hope thanks my friend! So glad you enjoyed and got something out of it. Hope you enjoy what’s to come as well 👍
Just bought one last week. Totally love it, and the ease of use is just pure bliss! BUT still haven't found "the one" delay-setting for my use. I just love Petrucci-ish cheesy long digital delays with my soloing, so please let me know any good presets for that kind of use :D And thanks for an awesome video btw! Will definitely click subscribe-button and support your channel in future!
thanks Matti! if you want the Petrucci delay, definitely go for the 80's delay and the Plate reverb
In your honest opinion, does the effects sound better than individual budget pedals? I have around 400 dollars to make a pedalboard, so i'm torn between the Cerberus or individual pedals per se
honestly man...it really comes down to your preference. For me, the Cerberus is a great option for grab-and-go gigging. I like that I can have presets, or use it like a normal pedalboard.
But for my main rig I use single pedals...it's easier to change things up and if one pedal goes out I can still use my rig.
But if you've never used pedals before, the Cerberus might be a bit of a learning curve.
You could build a killer rig with $400 for individual pedals.
But does it Djent? ... I guess this would be good for some Post Rock!
Nicolas Alexander Otto post rock? Yes! Djent? Meh...
hello! can i buy your I.R & Preset?
I didn’t make the IR I used. It was gifted to me but I have no clue where it came from.
Great review!. I have a question: Does the tap tempo also works for setting up the time of the tremolo?. Or just the delay?.
i believe it's only connected to the delay...but i could be wrong. i don't have the Cerberus anymore (gave it to a friend) so I can't test it out.
nice. Where is it made?
NUX is a Chinese company
Can you control the global tempo over USB to synch with a DAW?
Honestly, I never tried that. It’s not something I would think to do. If I remember correctly, you could actually adjust the delay in BPM rather than tap just by using the time Knob.
Sorry I can’t give you a good answer.
@@SeanPierceJohnson thank you Sean!
@@nateonearth no problem my friend
Can you do a 'Freeze" in this pedal?
K W no, not that I know of.
Yep. Just chuck it in the freezer.
I’m looking for all-in-one pedal to run direct to PA. Would this work for that, or do you need a separate preamp pedal? I’m concerned that there’s no tone/gain controls when running clean...
If you use the Cab Sim, some IRs work well is a filter for a clean tone. But usually I set the Overdrive to be mildly crunchy but can easily be cleaned up with the volume knob on my guitar. It's a simple work around that I think does a good job. And if I need some more cleanliness, I add a compressor.
Put a Joyo American Sound in the loop between the two sides (Drive/Dist>
Excelente video , una consulta . Cuando uso el booster con la distorsion del amplificador no aumenta el volumen. Osea en el cerberus solo estoy usando el drive . Parece q solo funciona cuando está prendido la distorsion del pedal 😢, sabes por qué ?
¡Hola! Lo más probable es que si estás usando el refuerzo en un amplificador con distorsión, solo esté agregando distorsión a tu tono.
NUX tiene un "Diagrama de flujo de señal" en su sitio web aquí: www.nuxaudio.com/cerberus.html
El "Boost" debería aumentar el volumen en ambos pedales de conducción en el Cerberus.
Tendría que ver un vídeo que muestre el problema que tienes para ayudarte realmente.
Siempre puedes enviar un correo electrónico a NUX y pedir ayuda también.
Seems like a complicated unit compared to the Zoom G3N. Plus the Zoom has many more effects and is around similar price. Also the drive and distortion on this Nux is very harsh.
it's actually quite easy to use. either it's the individual pedals or presets and very easy to program.
the Zoom might sound good and be cheaper but lots of it is digital, am I right? it's not really an apples to apple comparison.
A guitar built of EM trees ;)
or is it EM drees???
The drives are waaay too dark. The rest is great, except I'd prefer to be able to run phaser & univibe pre-gain. Order re-routing would have made this a much better unit.
Needs a preamp in the loop (or upfront) if you're going direct.
Matt Gilbert
It has many faults that are quite easy to spot and talk about but TH-cam just has these paid/sponsored ‘reviewers’.
@@lomoholga I'm doing the Lord's Work.
Btw I love SPJ. I don't care if he's sponsored or not.
Funko Pops!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not really the thing i want people to take away from the video but yes indeed I'm a Funatic
@@SeanPierceJohnson I am a Funatic myself. :) I love your review / demo by the way.
Are there any legit amateur reviewers out there, or is TH-cam just filled with these review ‘advertisements’?
Distortiom sounds so bad
The drives aren't so good.
talk: 29 minutes play: 1 minute
mmmhmmm
Are there any legit amateur reviewers out there, or is TH-cam just filled with these review ‘advertisements’?
lomoholga “legit amateur” sounds like a crazy oxymoron