Really enjoyed exploring this feature on the MG-300. While amp modeling has come a long way, there's nothing quite like a real amp and the Mode function makes it possible to enjoy the best of both worlds.
I just runned in to something amazing. And sience we both pedal freaks I decided to bump that info in to you. I was watching a video where a guy used a hack for his Zoom Multi Stomp MS-70 CDR pedal. He now have all the effects from all Zoom pedals in this one single pedal. Souds crazy? Someone made this program and uploaded all the effects from all zoom pedals in to one effect manager. The pedal is fairly cheap, but the ammounf of effects you get after the hack is CRAAAZZZYYYY!!!!! It dont have to be MS-70 CDR. It works with many ZOOM pedals. Here is what I found: www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/the-zoom-hack-cdr-effects-and-others-on-g1on-g1xon.2081936/ Dont thank me.. Thank the guys who hacked the pedal!
So what do you set the eq of your fender amp is still all in 12 o clock,i can.t seem to get the tone that i want compare to the multi effects thatci own in the pass is way much easier,please help me pedal guy,i plug it straight to an amp that has no effect loop,
I’ve been experimenting using the mg 300 as a Tonex, switched off all the effects. Dial in a clean amp, a breakup amp and a crunch. And a lead amp. Then run noise gate, tube screamer, to the input and delay, choruse, reverb. Output. Then into my aux on my spark 40, so the tone is not colored. Sounds really good. I’m going to try this at church next practice minus the spark and go straight to the board.
Hi pedal guy, another thing u could've mentioned is to go to into the aux input of a combo amp... It also bypasses the preamp. I output it studio and use all the wonderful cab simulations for a kick arse preset tone
Thanks for the suggestion and feedback. That's absolutely true. In my case, it didn't work as my amp is 30 years old, but definitely that's a good point. Be sure to subscribe for future vids!
Thanks for this I have used studio direct and plugged it to a combo amp has alot of noise and feedback good thing I read the manual..This vid is helpful👍
I'm testing it out using the 4 cable method see how that sounds. I have a Boss OD-200 in front and using the MG 300 for effects and IRs. Thanks for your videos. Good stuff
How did you find hooking up pedals in front of MG300? A lot of us have existing pedals, even amp in a box, so I like to use use the FX and Ir, but want to ensure there won’t be issues like clipping when running pedals in front. Thx.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:31 🎛️ *The NuX MG 300's Mode switch allows versatile use with either a combo or stack amp, through the front end or effects return, enhancing its flexibility.* 01:40 🎚️ *Studio Direct mode enables using MG 300 as an audio interface or straight to a mixer, with amp, cab, and effects active.* 03:23 🎸 *Switching to Combo Front mode turns off the cab, providing a cleaner and focused signal when plugged into the front of a combo amp.* 05:04 🔄 *Combo Rear mode, when connected through the effects return, reactivates the cab and allows further adjustments for a tailored sound.* 06:01 🎛️ *The Mode switch proves to be a powerful feature, facilitating the integration of external gear with the NuX MG 300, offering versatility beyond its built-in amps and cabinets.* Made with HARPA AI
Can I use the amps in the MG-300 running it into my amp to use the modelling aspect? People keep saying you have to turn off the cab sims but then doesnt this just become a 150 dollar multi effects pedal? Thanx,
Hi. Well, yes and no. The MG300 can go to the front of your amp, which sounds best when the cab sim is turned off. But there's no 'rule' that you have to do that. It's entirely up to you. The other way you can use the MG-300 with your amp is via the FX return on the back of your amp, in which case you can use the Cab sim or not. Again it's up to you. I'm hoping that with the new MG-30 I'll be able to send a signal out to my amp via the Send/Return a la HeadRush but I haven't had a chance to check that yet.
Super helpful. Thanks. Quick question, I have a Spark amp and a Blackstar IDCore10. Can I play the 300 through either of them using the Combo Front setting? Or would a different kind of solid state amp give me better tones? Thanks again.
Hey pedal guy, i want to buy my first setup, but i don’t have the money to buy guitar, amp, amd pedal. I can only buy either guitar with amp or pedal, not both. But i do have an active speaker at home. Will the Nux 300 help me solve this problem? Can my guitar just with this pedal and an active speaker sound as good as it sounds with a real amp??? Please reply :’)
G'day Mate I have just found you channel and look forward to checking out all your videos and learning about effects and all that stuff. There is just one small thing I would like to mention take it as a bit of advice from someone who speaks english but is not a fast talking American. Just be aware of saying the word pedal too fast when it is said fast it can sort of sound like another ped word that is not a very popular ped word if you know what I mean . Thanks for the channel and I really look forward to learning so much from you.
@@ThePedalGuy I just heard it and thought if you said that any faster it wouldn't sound quite right thats all great channel mate lot of good info in there
Quick question, can I use this pedal in the effects loop of my tube head and just use it for modulation/delay effects? If so, what setting would I use and which connections would I use? Do you think it would sound pretty good too? Thanks so much!
In our Church where I play every Thursday night, we have a 24 channel mixer. So, if I connect this mg300 to that, will it work with all the effects? Or, do I need a DI box? Your reply is eagerly awaited. And, thanks for such a comprehensive look at one part of this processor.
Hi @@ThePedalGuy which output from the unit would I use to go into the PA? Usually you'd go into the PA using the DI Out (XLR), right? Or would you go from Output (1/4" jack) to the mixer Line input channel?
I bought this to practice with headphones. I like it so much that I would like to use it with all its effects on my combo amp is that possible with decent sound?
Thanks for this info, I have just set it up to my combo front input and it sounds much better But my practice amp isn't great so I was also wondering if it's possible to plug the mg300 into my laptop via the usb ..to then output the sound (from the laptop) into some active monitors? As I would just like to use the nux amp modeller (and effects) direct to monitors. Is that possible? And how can I do it?
You’d have better luck connecting the Nux directly to the monitors. They should be good monitors though, not the cheap computer ones. I have a great resulst plugging the nux directly in the audioface, which goes in the computer and than can be recorded. The monitors are connected to the interface and works great. My interface is the Yamaha AG3, which is perfect for my goals. But there are many alternatives, better and worse. GL
Thanks for the feedback. Based on the response I'm getting, I think we can count on seeing more MG-300 videos soon. Be sure to subscribe to get notified.
Thanks Pedal Guy! Any tricks to fatten up the wah wah? Even when I use a nice fat patch, the wah sounds a bit thin. Wonder if the MG30 will allow the wah tone to be altered separate from the patch.
Do you connect to the front of the amp or the return? just wander fi there is not a sound brake on unwanted noise such finger squishing sounds when I used use high gain samples on a tube amp like my Blackstar HT 40 am? do I have to make other adjustments on the master?, I try the combo front and combo rear? how do I overcome that? do I adjust the levels in the mode controls?
Are you using an amp block in the MG300 preset when connected to the front of the Blackstar? If so, that probably won't work well as you'll be mixing a preamp into a preamp. I would suggest turning off the amp block in the MG300. Hope that helps.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if you want to use the looper function in the MG300 will going thru the front of the amp change the loop tone to the lead tone? Or is it just bringing the signal thru to the front of the amp?
So its confirmed, plugging the Nux MG 300 into the "Return" bypasses the 3 12AX7 PreAmp tubes on my DSL20HR because you will not get sound if your guitar is plugged into anything other than the NUX MG 300. To me bypassing 3 of the 5 tubes on my amp is kinda silly. In my case thats a bummer because I wanted it as a pedal board in a nice neat portable package. NEVERTHELESS the thing sounds amazing with headphones and will be perfect for quiet practice and give my neighbors a break.
Hi Jordan. Thanks for the feedback. That's pretty much what I said would happen if you were to use the Return on your amp some time back. It bypasses the preamp of the physical amp, which is why the MG-300 can be used in the front of the amp as well. I showed this both ways in the video. Have you tried that?
@@ThePedalGuy Yes thanks for the advice, in front of the amp sounds a bit weird muddy, but I'm not worried. I'm totally impressed with the sound with headphones and its incredible what you get for the $$$. Ill try with a solid state and see what I get.
@@jordanrodriguez3651the good thing with plugging into the fx return is that it will give you consistent tones especially if you use different amps everytime. When i first started playing live, i will use whatever amp is in the venue. I always plug in front of the preamp and it's a hit or miss. Some bands who i played with will bring their own amps. I just want a minimalistic setup and don't want to bring lots of gears on the venue if i can. When i learned about the fx return, i always plug there and it was a game changer and getting good consistent tones with amp/cab sim enabled going through fx return .
Greetings Pedal Guy! I'm just wondering, what if i'm going to use a Cab Sim (Mooer radar to be specific)? My question is, Can I set the global Eq to "stack front" instead of "studio direct" Hope that you will notice this. Thanks in advance
Trying them out wont hurt anything, let us know what sounds best. Also, you can transfer and load upto 300 cab impulse responses onto the MG-300 itself via USB. I doubt there would be much difference because all amp modelling softwares/sims use impulse response/convolution reverb to capture and replicate the real thing
Hello, does it really sound good in front of an amp? delays, modulations and overdrives? I've read that if you don't pass x virtual amps or ir's, no good is accomplished. I have a blues jr III and I don't have any effects loops, so it's my only option. Is it really a professional sound or are you talking in terms of something midrange?
hi thank you for this. was getting real wierd sounds at first, much better now. i have a roland cube 30, i plugged it in with that combo front mode and in to the clean channel. on the combo amp is there any particular equalier settings i should put? i have bass, mid and treble from 0 to 10, trying to figure out what the eq settings should be there to get the real expected tone out of the pedal
@@ThePedalGuy thank you, sounds pretty good at the moment i think, but not sure if that's how it is intended to sound. i guess i'll find out once i connect it via usb and figure out recording that way, to compare what i hear vs what is recorded
Could you(if you haven't already that is....) do an in depth tutorial on the Zoom A1 fourX ? I just got one and im finding very little info on youtube and all mostly in foreign language. As usual the manual is kind of unclear thanks pedal guy
Thanks for the question. Actually, this very video should answer that question. You're going to use the MG300 in a live environment, just select either Combo Front or Combo Rear then route the output of the MG300 to your amp.
@@ThePedalGuy I want full perfect sound from Mg 300 (say presets 1b and 1c) with mg 300 speaker sound going direct into mixing desk for pa which is best mode to go direct into pa, and or to an amp bypassing amp effects please
HI! cheers, many thanks for your videos, i learn a lot of things. But, i had a question, when i put the rear mode i get back to edit and the gabinet is still on, the sound changes but the gab still on. if i want to conect the nux mg 300 into a fx return, what i should do? just put stack rear mode ? or put stack rear mode and bypass the gabinet manually in edit mode? hope you understand, my english is not good.
Hi Pedal Guy, sorry for my english. I'm a little confused at this point here. So, when you use an combo-front amp (means physically connected to the nux-mg300 main output) and using the combo-front mode. That's mean preamp and/or cabinet simulation will be automatically deactivated?, or I has to do it manually on the effect block chain? because I've tried, and of course the sound is different depending of what configuration I use, but I don't know what will be the proper one. Greetings.
hey, do you have any plans on reviewing zoom pedal like zoom ms50g? i own one it has tons of effects that you can stack like building a pedalboard and also amp simulator in it. thanks for this i video now i understand what that combo front. stack front, combo power amp and stack power amp on this pedal amp sim.
Thanks for the question. I don't have any plans for Zoom at the moment as they have been a little uncooperative about signing us up as a dealer. But I keep hearing good things about the newer products so I might reach out again to see about this. Be sure to subscribe!
@@ThePedalGuy already subscribe. yeah they have improve so much since the launch of multi-stomp series. i love my ms50g bcs it has all the same effects (except looper) as their higer line up but in a single pedal size package.
Hello friend, sorry to bother you, i have a Fender Blues Jr and i do not want the mg300 to replace it, i only want to be able to add a tubescreamer or delay or any other effect to it. Is there any way that you could please tell me how to do that... what if i do not want to use any of the presets... once i switch to the combo front mode what exactly am i listenning ? because it seems that the presets take over and i dont want that, am i making any sense... i am extremly new at this multieffect thing
I'm using the headrush 108. I'm in studio direct mode. A lot of vids have the global eq barely up on bass,mid and treble. Is this correct as I've been running the nux with all eq to about halfway.Quite boomy. Is that my problem?
Putting the MG-300 into the "Return" on a DSL20HR didn't work for me. Do I have to keep the guitar plugged into the MG-300? If so then my guitar would bypass the Pre amp portion and thats kinda lame.
Hi Jordan. As I stated clearly in the video....you can use the front of the amp OR the return of the amp. You just need to set the mode on the MG-300 to ensure the best possible sound.
Connect the output to the return of the amp effects loop and the input of the GM 300m to the send of the amp and your guitar to the front of the amp.. . the mode is only emulation it does not changes the re real amp sound, on each preset remove the amp setting on the MG 300 and use the effects only,, get the sound from you amp , but you may not have all the crunch setting of certain types of amps because your amp may not hadel it, so set your amp as flat is possible and use the emulation.
@@igvelazquez1 Hello what do you mean by not enough crunch? Can i dial in amp Preamo distortion and use the effects in the mg300 when its in the loop. Are these units sucking tone? Dsl user too myself
Hi @@ThePedalGuy - which output from the unit would I use to go into the PA? Usually you'd go into the PA using the DI Out (XLR), right? Or would you go from Output (1/4" jack) to the mixer Line input channel? Also, I have the NUX Amp academy. Would the following signal chain work well?: 1. guitar into MG-300 input 2. MG-300 output to Amp Academy "Return" 3. DI Out to PA
Yes it can be used as a usb audio interface. Just download the asio driver from the NuX website if you’re on a pc. If you’re on a Mac it’s class compliant.
What happend if my amp doesnf have aux in like vox pathfinder 10, vox path finder doesnt have aux in but it have 1 input 1 headphone/line out, can i use combo rear using headphone/lineout in my amp in this case vox pathfinder 10
thanks again for your videos. have found your advice and tips very useful indeed in both this as well as the one about how to record. another option i've found which may help some is if the combo amp has an aux mode (my roland cube 30 did), use that along with the studio direct mode. this way you get to benefit from the cabinet modelling which is turned off in combo front mod. some of the IR's i've loaded make such an amazing improvement on the tone and now the recording from the Nux USB sounds more like what I hear from the speakers while playing, dont have to play with the eq on the amp anymore. cheers!
I'm sorry to bother you. I bought the Nux mg300, can I ask you something? I have a Vox AC 30, I tried disabling the NUX amplifier to use only the effects and plugging it into the input of the amplifier and it does not sound very good. Then plug it in for the return, activate the amplifier of the NUX and deactivate the screen and it sounded much better, what do you say, does it go that way? The question is whether or not I have to leave the amplifier of the NUX activated, thanks! Ahh when I did this I put it in the mode so that it comes out from behind the amp, thanks !!!
@@ThePedalGuy I just put one on my wish list on Thomann. For that price there is no second thoughts and i can have it in my gigbag with IK multimedia nano amp! WOW! Thats a great solution for travel, and im planning a trip of my life and I want a guitar on that trip :D Thanks man! The best pedal in a pocket size so far. Size does matter :D
Better than the sub par modeling that the spark does? I bought a spark and kind of disappointed with the tones. It’s a great little device, just looking for a a a better tone.
@@bryanhaggerty3634 I feel the same way about the Spark. I'm considering picking up a Nux MG300 and doing the above. Getting one of the smaller Nux amps is also a possibility (8 BT is the one I have my eye on).
@@sboistan I’ve been doing some research and I’ve found that the best thing to use is an FRFR speaker/PA when using a multi effects pedal. The difference between any guitar amp (such as the 8BT) and an FRFR, is that an FRFR is producing the exact sound that is being put into it. With a multi effects pedal or anything that models a guitar amp, this is the best option because you’re hearing exactly what that modeled amp and cab is intended to sound like. A guitar amp seeks to “amplify” or modify the signal is a way that a guitar amp intends to do to with guitar. (Best way I can explain it? Almost like going through a “filter.”) I went ahead and bought the Nux mg300 along with a Headrush FRFR-108 I found on reverb for $135. It is not wireless but it does have a ground button in case where ever you’re playing has a grounding issue that creates static. (You could also buy a portable AC power bank and strap it to the back. If you really want wireless). There is also a Bluetooth monitor made specifically for modeling equipment called the “IK iLoud.” Good thing have been said about that as well. I hope this helps! And I hope it sounds better than the Spark, Have to sell it in order to afford this shit lol.
Couple of questions. 1. Is the MG plugged into your computer? If so, can you unplug it and see if that is still happening? 2. Have you calibrated the volume pedal yet?
Does anyone know is the output / phones stereo or mono? Because when I use aux in, and wearing headphone the music is stereo, but is there any stereo function from st chorus, delay or some reverb? Or all of the effects is mono?
I have a fender mustang 2 modeler amp that has no fx loop but offers a bypass mode where only master volume works. Am I better of in monitor mode of nux mg 300 plus bypass mode or should I transfer to combo front instead? The thing is the nux mg 300 is a nice all around tool where you can make your full preset including amp and cab and plug it in any tool like frfr speaker or headphone or laptop that's why I wanted to make ky amp as flat as possible.
Studio direct is the best setting for active monitors I have discovered. Output to one active speaker then link any number of speakers in series. Far better amp and speaker configuration and sound than my Boss ME-70. The Boss however is considerably faster and easier going from one preset to the next which lends itself better to live performance. For studio application and just plain sit down enjoyment, the NU-X wins.
Really enjoyed exploring this feature on the MG-300. While amp modeling has come a long way, there's nothing quite like a real amp and the Mode function makes it possible to enjoy the best of both worlds.
I just runned in to something amazing. And sience we both pedal freaks I decided to bump that info in to you. I was watching a video where a guy used a hack for his Zoom Multi Stomp MS-70 CDR pedal. He now have all the effects from all Zoom pedals in this one single pedal. Souds crazy? Someone made this program and uploaded all the effects from all zoom pedals in to one effect manager. The pedal is fairly cheap, but the ammounf of effects you get after the hack is CRAAAZZZYYYY!!!!! It dont have to be MS-70 CDR. It works with many ZOOM pedals. Here is what I found: www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/the-zoom-hack-cdr-effects-and-others-on-g1on-g1xon.2081936/
Dont thank me.. Thank the guys who hacked the pedal!
Nice video, is there any latency?
So what do you set the eq of your fender amp is still all in 12 o clock,i can.t seem to get the tone that i want compare to the multi effects thatci own in the pass is way much easier,please help me pedal guy,i plug it straight to an amp that has no effect loop,
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thanks for t he great response Again after more digging I forgot to calibrate the pedal its working great now keep on rocking the videos out love them
I’m glad you mentioned turning down reverb!
Happy to help!
Very good video's you made about NUX MG300, good useful info. I ordered today my NUX MG 300.
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve been experimenting using the mg 300 as a Tonex, switched off all the effects. Dial in a clean amp, a breakup amp and a crunch. And a lead amp. Then run noise gate, tube screamer, to the input and delay, choruse, reverb. Output. Then into my aux on my spark 40, so the tone is not colored. Sounds really good. I’m going to try this at church next practice minus the spark and go straight to the board.
Good to know. Good luck
Hi pedal guy, another thing u could've mentioned is to go to into the aux input of a combo amp... It also bypasses the preamp. I output it studio and use all the wonderful cab simulations for a kick arse preset tone
Thanks for the suggestion and feedback. That's absolutely true. In my case, it didn't work as my amp is 30 years old, but definitely that's a good point. Be sure to subscribe for future vids!
Thanks for this I have used studio direct and plugged it to a combo amp has alot of noise and feedback good thing I read the manual..This vid is helpful👍
Happy to help
I'm testing it out using the 4 cable method see how that sounds.
I have a Boss OD-200 in front and using the MG 300 for effects and IRs.
Thanks for your videos. Good stuff
Thanks for sharing. Got a new mg300 vid coming tomorrow.
How did you find hooking up pedals in front of MG300? A lot of us have existing pedals, even amp in a box, so I like to use use the FX and Ir, but want to ensure there won’t be issues like clipping when running pedals in front. Thx.
@@raymondtong2640 i haven't encountered any real issues using pedals before the MG-300
How you do that.? Him was using only one cable
@@jcalzada74 not sure what you’re asking here
Thanks a lot , Pedal Guy¡
Absolutely
I like going back and reviewing your NUX MG300 vids. I realized what a sweet tone you have on this vid. Would you share your NUX settings? Thanks!
Thanks
Great job and great feature ! Thanks a millon ! Regards from Argentina :D
Glad you like it!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:31 🎛️ *The NuX MG 300's Mode switch allows versatile use with either a combo or stack amp, through the front end or effects return, enhancing its flexibility.*
01:40 🎚️ *Studio Direct mode enables using MG 300 as an audio interface or straight to a mixer, with amp, cab, and effects active.*
03:23 🎸 *Switching to Combo Front mode turns off the cab, providing a cleaner and focused signal when plugged into the front of a combo amp.*
05:04 🔄 *Combo Rear mode, when connected through the effects return, reactivates the cab and allows further adjustments for a tailored sound.*
06:01 🎛️ *The Mode switch proves to be a powerful feature, facilitating the integration of external gear with the NuX MG 300, offering versatility beyond its built-in amps and cabinets.*
Made with HARPA AI
Can I use the amps in the MG-300 running it into my amp to use the modelling aspect? People keep saying you have to turn off the cab sims but then doesnt this just become a 150 dollar multi effects pedal? Thanx,
Hi. Well, yes and no. The MG300 can go to the front of your amp, which sounds best when the cab sim is turned off. But there's no 'rule' that you have to do that. It's entirely up to you.
The other way you can use the MG-300 with your amp is via the FX return on the back of your amp, in which case you can use the Cab sim or not. Again it's up to you.
I'm hoping that with the new MG-30 I'll be able to send a signal out to my amp via the Send/Return a la HeadRush but I haven't had a chance to check that yet.
Super helpful. Thanks. Quick question, I have a Spark amp and a Blackstar IDCore10. Can I play the 300 through either of them using the Combo Front setting? Or would a different kind of solid state amp give me better tones? Thanks again.
very helpful! Thanks!
Glad it helped.
Hey pedal guy, i want to buy my first setup, but i don’t have the money to buy guitar, amp, amd pedal. I can only buy either guitar with amp or pedal, not both. But i do have an active speaker at home. Will the Nux 300 help me solve this problem? Can my guitar just with this pedal and an active speaker sound as good as it sounds with a real amp??? Please reply :’)
G'day Mate I have just found you channel and look forward to checking out all your videos and learning about effects and all that stuff. There is just one small thing I would like to mention take it as a bit of advice from someone who speaks english but is not a fast talking American. Just be aware of saying the word pedal too fast when it is said fast it can sort of sound like another ped word that is not a very popular ped word if you know what I mean . Thanks for the channel and I really look forward to learning so much from you.
Thank you very much for the advice. I will work on my annunciation a bit more going forward
@@ThePedalGuy I just heard it and thought if you said that any faster it wouldn't sound quite right thats all great channel mate lot of good info in there
Pedalphilia- a fondness, craving or affinity for (guitar) pedals?
Quick question, can I use this pedal in the effects loop of my tube head and just use it for modulation/delay effects? If so, what setting would I use and which connections would I use? Do you think it would sound pretty good too? Thanks so much!
Sure that would work fine. Just make sure you turn off the amp and IR in the signal chain on the MG300
Great multi effect
Absolutely and it sounds great when used with an amp. Check out tomorrow's video.
@@ThePedalGuy Ok Mr Pedal Guy
In our Church where I play every Thursday night, we have a 24 channel mixer.
So, if I connect this mg300 to that, will it work with all the effects?
Or, do I need a DI box?
Your reply is eagerly awaited.
And, thanks for such a comprehensive look at one part of this processor.
No DI box is needed. Just go straight to the mixer. Easy and simple.
Hi @@ThePedalGuy which output from the unit would I use to go into the PA? Usually you'd go into the PA using the DI Out (XLR), right?
Or would you go from Output (1/4" jack) to the mixer Line input channel?
Can you tell me what amp your using in this demo... it sounds good.
Your videos are very good, keep up the great work.
It was a really old Fender Sidekick Reverb 30
Great video but could I use it through a hifi amplifier and speakers like my Line 6 Amplifi TT?
I don't see why not. Probably will need to experiment a bit.
I got a question. Can u use use the nux mg300 pre amps when your plugged into the front amp mode?
yes.
Any chance you could demo the compressor using a clean sound with reverb and delay please. 😎✌
Thanks for the suggestion
Great video!!. Can we plug mono cable to Nux's stereo output jack?
Yes you can!
In Studio Direct mode should I use a balanced TSR or a unbalanced TS cable to connect directly into my mixer??
Doesn’t have to be balanced.
@@ThePedalGuy thnx
I bought this to practice with headphones. I like it so much that I would like to use it with all its effects on my combo amp is that possible with decent sound?
Of course. Just use the combo front output setting
Thanks for this info, I have just set it up to my combo front input and it sounds much better
But my practice amp isn't great so I was also wondering if it's possible to plug the mg300 into my laptop via the usb ..to then output the sound (from the laptop) into some active monitors? As I would just like to use the nux amp modeller (and effects) direct to monitors.
Is that possible? And how can I do it?
Honestly not sure about that. I’ll have to check it out.
@@ThePedalGuy thanks, have been trying but can't seem to get sound out of my laptop so far.
You’d have better luck connecting the Nux directly to the monitors. They should be good monitors though, not the cheap computer ones. I have a great resulst plugging the nux directly in the audioface, which goes in the computer and than can be recorded. The monitors are connected to the interface and works great. My interface is the Yamaha AG3, which is perfect for my goals. But there are many alternatives, better and worse. GL
@@humanitech what sort of monitors are you using?
Just got the Nux mg400.can you give us a demo on hooking that up with a Half Stack?
Good suggestion. I will consider it
Please keep reviewing this feature using it through an amplifier
Thanks for the feedback. Based on the response I'm getting, I think we can count on seeing more MG-300 videos soon. Be sure to subscribe to get notified.
@@ThePedalGuy Great Mate, sure like and sub buddy!
Thanks for this video. How do connect if i am going to FOH? do i have to use a DI box?
Hi James Ch - did you find out how to do this?
Thanks Pedal Guy!
Any tricks to fatten up the wah wah? Even when I use a nice fat patch, the wah sounds a bit thin. Wonder if the MG30 will allow the wah tone to be altered separate from the patch.
Unfortunately, the wah is "wah it is"....lol
Do you connect to the front of the amp or the return? just wander fi there is not a sound brake on unwanted noise such finger squishing sounds when I used use high gain samples on a tube amp like my Blackstar HT 40 am? do I have to make other adjustments on the master?, I try the combo front and combo rear? how do I overcome that? do I adjust the levels in the mode controls?
Are you using an amp block in the MG300 preset when connected to the front of the Blackstar? If so, that probably won't work well as you'll be mixing a preamp into a preamp. I would suggest turning off the amp block in the MG300. Hope that helps.
@@ThePedalGuy Ill try thank you!
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if you want to use the looper function in the MG300 will going thru the front of the amp change the loop tone to the lead tone? Or is it just bringing the signal thru to the front of the amp?
Its just bringing the signal to the front of the amp.
Thx for replying.
So its confirmed, plugging the Nux MG 300 into the "Return" bypasses the 3 12AX7 PreAmp tubes on my DSL20HR because you will not get sound if your guitar is plugged into anything other than the NUX MG 300. To me bypassing 3 of the 5 tubes on my amp is kinda silly. In my case thats a bummer because I wanted it as a pedal board in a nice neat portable package. NEVERTHELESS the thing sounds amazing with headphones and will be perfect for quiet practice and give my neighbors a break.
Hi Jordan. Thanks for the feedback. That's pretty much what I said would happen if you were to use the Return on your amp some time back. It bypasses the preamp of the physical amp, which is why the MG-300 can be used in the front of the amp as well. I showed this both ways in the video. Have you tried that?
@@ThePedalGuy Yes thanks for the advice, in front of the amp sounds a bit weird muddy, but I'm not worried. I'm totally impressed with the sound with headphones and its incredible what you get for the $$$. Ill try with a solid state and see what I get.
@@jordanrodriguez3651the good thing with plugging into the fx return is that it will give you consistent tones especially if you use different amps everytime. When i first started playing live, i will use whatever amp is in the venue. I always plug in front of the preamp and it's a hit or miss. Some bands who i played with will bring their own amps. I just want a minimalistic setup and don't want to bring lots of gears on the venue if i can.
When i learned about the fx return, i always plug there and it was a game changer and getting good consistent tones with amp/cab sim enabled going through fx return .
Greetings Pedal Guy! I'm just wondering, what if i'm going to use a Cab Sim (Mooer radar to be specific)?
My question is, Can I set the global Eq to "stack front" instead of "studio direct"
Hope that you will notice this. Thanks in advance
Not sure why you would need a cab sim here. That’s what the mg300 does.
Trying them out wont hurt anything, let us know what sounds best. Also, you can transfer and load upto 300 cab impulse responses onto the MG-300 itself via USB. I doubt there would be much difference because all amp modelling softwares/sims use impulse response/convolution reverb to capture and replicate the real thing
@@beaufildes6306 You're certainly welcome to give it a try. 😁
Hello, if you connect Nux to return fx loop (rear combo mode) your volume is controllable by amp volume knob and Nux or by Nux only?
It's controlled by both
@@ThePedalGuy thats great :) thank you for quick response! Sub+ :)
Hello, does it really sound good in front of an amp? delays, modulations and overdrives? I've read that if you don't pass x virtual amps or ir's, no good is accomplished. I have a blues jr III and I don't have any effects loops, so it's my only option. Is it really a professional sound or are you talking in terms of something midrange?
hi thank you for this. was getting real wierd sounds at first, much better now. i have a roland cube 30, i plugged it in with that combo front mode and in to the clean channel. on the combo amp is there any particular equalier settings i should put? i have bass, mid and treble from 0 to 10, trying to figure out what the eq settings should be there to get the real expected tone out of the pedal
Glad it helped. It really depends on your taste. You need to experiment until you find the EQ setting that works for you.
@@ThePedalGuy thank you, sounds pretty good at the moment i think, but not sure if that's how it is intended to sound. i guess i'll find out once i connect it via usb and figure out recording that way, to compare what i hear vs what is recorded
I have a question, what is the best tone or mode for Live Gig FRONT OR REAR? Thank you in advance for the answer it would really help
Either way works. Personally I like using the rear of the amp
Could you(if you haven't already that is....) do an in depth tutorial on the Zoom A1 fourX ? I just got one and im finding very little info on youtube and all mostly in foreign language. As usual the manual is kind of unclear thanks pedal guy
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll eventually have the Zoom products in stock so I’ll be able to shoot some content.
@@ThePedalGuy thank you ....i just got one and im sure you can explain exactly how to operate this pedal and get the most out of it
I plug my voxstomplab with amp simulator into my modelling Marshall 102cfx ...and it sounds awesome (not all of them sound good)
Cool
Which of your videos shows how to make a personal user patch for playing live please or how is it done ?
Thanks for the question. Actually, this very video should answer that question. You're going to use the MG300 in a live environment, just select either Combo Front or Combo Rear then route the output of the MG300 to your amp.
@@ThePedalGuy Thanks again
@@darrenmitchell1744 you’re welcome
@@ThePedalGuy I want full perfect sound from Mg 300 (say presets 1b and 1c) with mg 300 speaker sound going direct into mixing desk for pa which is best mode to go direct into pa, and or to an amp bypassing amp effects please
Hi Pedal Guy ..What mode do you use if connected to the HeadRush FRFR 108?
Either studio direct since it’s FRFR or combo rear should work fine
@@ThePedalGuy Thank you :-)
Can I connect Nux mg 300 directly to my audio interface (Focusrite or Behringer)??? If it supports which mode should I select in Nux 300???
Yes or you can use the mg300 as an audio interface
I'll record some live cover song using several other instruments. Should Combo mode work fine in this scenario??
HI! cheers, many thanks for your videos, i learn a lot of things. But, i had a question, when i put the rear mode i get back to edit and the gabinet is still on, the sound changes but the gab still on. if i want to conect the nux mg 300 into a fx return, what i should do? just put stack rear mode ? or put stack rear mode and bypass the gabinet manually in edit mode? hope you understand, my english is not good.
Hi! If you're using Combo Rear Mode, can you customize amplifier sounds? Or not?
You mean change the amp in the mg300? Yes you can.
Yes while using combo rear mode?
Plugged into the back of my Marshall DSL40, studio direct has a low output, but then the Mode for Combo back makes it loud and Muddy.
Hi Pedal Guy, sorry for my english. I'm a little confused at this point here. So, when you use an combo-front amp (means physically connected to the nux-mg300 main output) and using the combo-front mode. That's mean preamp and/or cabinet simulation will be automatically
deactivated?, or I has to do it manually on the effect block chain? because I've tried, and of course the sound is different depending of what configuration I use, but I don't know what will be the proper one. Greetings.
Hi. The preamp is not turned off in Combo/Stack Front Modes. Just the Cab/IR.
hey, do you have any plans on reviewing zoom pedal like zoom ms50g? i own one it has tons of effects that you can stack like building a pedalboard and also amp simulator in it. thanks for this i video now i understand what that combo front. stack front, combo power amp and stack power amp on this pedal amp sim.
Thanks for the question. I don't have any plans for Zoom at the moment as they have been a little uncooperative about signing us up as a dealer. But I keep hearing good things about the newer products so I might reach out again to see about this. Be sure to subscribe!
@@ThePedalGuy already subscribe. yeah they have improve so much since the launch of multi-stomp series. i love my ms50g bcs it has all the same effects (except looper) as their higer line up but in a single pedal size package.
@@kibon8387 Thanks for the sub. I'll reach out to Zoom
Hello friend, sorry to bother you, i have a Fender Blues Jr and i do not want the mg300 to replace it, i only want to be able to add a tubescreamer or delay or any other effect to it. Is there any way that you could please tell me how to do that... what if i do not want to use any of the presets... once i switch to the combo front mode what exactly am i listenning ? because it seems that the presets take over and i dont want that, am i making any sense... i am extremly new at this multieffect thing
What cable do I use to connect the MG 300 to an audio interface ?
Micro usb to standard usb. Just make sure it’s a data cable. Charging cables won’t work
I'm using the headrush 108. I'm in studio direct mode. A lot of vids have the global eq barely up on bass,mid and treble. Is this correct as I've been running the nux with all eq to about halfway.Quite boomy. Is that my problem?
Putting the MG-300 into the "Return" on a DSL20HR didn't work for me. Do I have to keep the guitar plugged into the MG-300? If so then my guitar would bypass the Pre amp portion and thats kinda lame.
Hi Jordan. As I stated clearly in the video....you can use the front of the amp OR the return of the amp. You just need to set the mode on the MG-300 to ensure the best possible sound.
Connect the output to the return of the amp effects loop and the input of the GM 300m to the send of the amp and your guitar to the front of the amp.. . the mode is only emulation it does not changes the re real amp sound, on each preset remove the amp setting on the MG 300 and use the effects only,, get the sound from you amp , but you may not have all the crunch setting of certain types of amps because your amp may not hadel it, so set your amp as flat is possible and use the emulation.
@@igvelazquez1 Hello what do you mean by not enough crunch? Can i dial in amp Preamo distortion and use the effects in the mg300 when its in the loop. Are these units sucking tone? Dsl user too myself
Hi mate, could i run the pedal straight into a PA system?
Yes absolutely
@@ThePedalGuy If plugging into a PA, what output mode would you select - Studio Direct / Combo Front etc ?
Hi @@ThePedalGuy - which output from the unit would I use to go into the PA? Usually you'd go into the PA using the DI Out (XLR), right?
Or would you go from Output (1/4" jack) to the mixer Line input channel?
Also, I have the NUX Amp academy. Would the following signal chain work well?:
1. guitar into MG-300 input
2. MG-300 output to Amp Academy "Return"
3. DI Out to PA
Is it possible to use Nux mg 300 as an audio interface, so that I can play my guitar through various amp sims like Amplitube and Guitar Rig?
Yes it can be used as a usb audio interface. Just download the asio driver from the NuX website if you’re on a pc. If you’re on a Mac it’s class compliant.
Looking for a amp for traveling for work which one you recommend this or the nux mighty amplug?
I think if you’re traveling and space is a concern the mighty plug is a great solution.
If you have a combo without a loop, could you use the same rear mode using the combo’s aux in?
Thanks for the question. That should probably work.
What happend if my amp doesnf have aux in like vox pathfinder 10, vox path finder doesnt have aux in but it have 1 input 1 headphone/line out, can i use combo rear using headphone/lineout in my amp in this case vox pathfinder 10
what about using 2 mg300, one in combo , one in fx loop
I suppose that would be possible. Sure why not?
I support that would work. Why not?
I got a basic practice amp Vox Pathfinder 10... sounds a bit dry, so I can use the reverb and delay on the nux right?
Is it possible to use a dry signal from the mg300 so u can use another vst plug-in or something?
Sure. That shouldn’t be a problem
Thanks
thanks again for your videos. have found your advice and tips very useful indeed in both this as well as the one about how to record.
another option i've found which may help some is if the combo amp has an aux mode (my roland cube 30 did), use that along with the studio direct mode. this way you get to benefit from the cabinet modelling which is turned off in combo front mod. some of the IR's i've loaded make such an amazing improvement on the tone and now the recording from the Nux USB sounds more like what I hear from the speakers while playing, dont have to play with the eq on the amp anymore. cheers!
Thanks for sharing
Hello. question... how would I connect all the cables?
The question is a little vague. Can you be more specific?
If I use a solid state type amplifier, what mode should I choose?
Combo front if you’re plugging into the front end of the amp. Combo rear if you’re plugging into the fx return.
@@ThePedalGuy thanks for your information
I'm sorry to bother you. I bought the Nux mg300, can I ask you something? I have a Vox AC 30, I tried disabling the NUX amplifier to use only the effects and plugging it into the input of the amplifier and it does not sound very good. Then plug it in for the return, activate the amplifier of the NUX and deactivate the screen and it sounded much better, what do you say, does it go that way? The question is whether or not I have to leave the amplifier of the NUX activated, thanks! Ahh when I did this I put it in the mode so that it comes out from behind the amp, thanks !!!
I found that using the fx return on the back of the amp is more better overall, but results may vary.
Its pretty cool for a small size pedal.
It is indeed. The MG-300 has so much going for it.
@@ThePedalGuy I just put one on my wish list on Thomann. For that price there is no second thoughts and i can have it in my gigbag with IK multimedia nano amp! WOW! Thats a great solution for travel, and im planning a trip of my life and I want a guitar on that trip :D Thanks man! The best pedal in a pocket size so far. Size does matter :D
@@therealjackfisher Enjoy. If you ever need something shipped from the US, like a MG-300 for example just hit us up.
@@ThePedalGuy Ohh thanks! I will keep that in mind!
@@therealjackfisher Thanks. I gotta make a living at this, and Thomann isn't paying me ;-)
Hi. Which output mode should I choose in 4 cables method ?
Hi. I’m not sure you’d want to use this as a 4 cable method product as that’s not what it’s meant to do
@@ThePedalGuy This device supports this method, which is in product specifications. So, I'm sure I want to use it on this way.
I've heard that some people have had good results plugging the mg 300 into their spark (aux connection)...?
Haven’t used a Spark so I couldn’t tell you.
Better than the sub par modeling that the spark does? I bought a spark and kind of disappointed with the tones. It’s a great little device, just looking for a a a better tone.
@@bryanhaggerty3634 I feel the same way about the Spark. I'm considering picking up a Nux MG300 and doing the above. Getting one of the smaller Nux amps is also a possibility (8 BT is the one I have my eye on).
@@bryanhaggerty3634 I’ve been pretty pleased with it.
@@sboistan I’ve been doing some research and I’ve found that the best thing to use is an FRFR speaker/PA when using a multi effects pedal. The difference between any guitar amp (such as the 8BT) and an FRFR, is that an FRFR is producing the exact sound that is being put into it. With a multi effects pedal or anything that models a guitar amp, this is the best option because you’re hearing exactly what that modeled amp and cab is intended to sound like. A guitar amp seeks to “amplify” or modify the signal is a way that a guitar amp intends to do to with guitar. (Best way I can explain it? Almost like going through a “filter.”) I went ahead and bought the Nux mg300 along with a Headrush FRFR-108 I found on reverb for $135. It is not wireless but it does have a ground button in case where ever you’re playing has a grounding issue that creates static. (You could also buy a portable AC power bank and strap it to the back. If you really want wireless). There is also a Bluetooth monitor made specifically for modeling equipment called the “IK iLoud.” Good thing have been said about that as well. I hope this helps! And I hope it sounds better than the Spark, Have to sell it in order to afford this shit lol.
Badass
Thanks
Merci +++, again!!!
You’re welcome
Can you save the individual modes in a patch? thanks
Not that I'm aware of.
Hey can irun this pedal to headphone/ line out in my amp in this case vox pathfinder 10, it has 1 input and 1 headphone/line out
Not sure I understand. You want to run an output to an output?
Please clarify
@@ThePedalGuy yes
@@howalk1505 Thats...no dude thats not how things work. Outputs are outputs. Inputs are inputs...
i plug my headphones into output mg300 get no sound any input be appreciated ty
Couple of questions.
1. Is the MG plugged into your computer? If so, can you unplug it and see if that is still happening?
2. Have you calibrated the volume pedal yet?
Is there any latency?
Leo Salas not really. It’s a pretty decent driver
Can i use that without an amp?
Absolutely.
@@ThePedalGuy how so?
@@dziadufolud33 I have a lot of videos that cover this extensively on this channel. You can plug in a set of headphones or plug the unit into a mixer.
@@ThePedalGuy thank you very much sir, have a great day.
How does it compare to the mg 20?
Never used the mg20 so I couldn’t say.
Does anyone know is the output / phones stereo or mono? Because when I use aux in, and wearing headphone the music is stereo, but is there any stereo function from st chorus, delay or some reverb? Or all of the effects is mono?
Hey! What’s the riff from 3:32?
Hi. It wasn't anything in particular that I was thinking about. Just a simple RnR riff
👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks
What is the best way to go into straight into a marshall stack,no computer with nux mg300?
Either stack front or stack rear mode.
Is using a keyboard amp will sound good to replicate the tone of nux mg 300 ?
Should work fine.
@@ThePedalGuy thanks for the answer man !
Well, you didn't teach us how tk oicm a patch, or amp, or change?
🤦🏼♂️ maybe you’ll find the info on one of my several other mg300 videos.
I have a fender mustang 2 modeler amp that has no fx loop but offers a bypass mode where only master volume works. Am I better of in monitor mode of nux mg 300 plus bypass mode or should I transfer to combo front instead?
The thing is the nux mg 300 is a nice all around tool where you can make your full preset including amp and cab and plug it in any tool like frfr speaker or headphone or laptop that's why I wanted to make ky amp as flat as possible.
Sorry but why is this such a big deal. Wasn’t the NU MG 300 designed to be used with an amp initially. What am I missing here. Thanks.
It's primary purpose is to be an amp modeler/multi-fx processor.
@@ThePedalGuy But with an amp right? Or was it meant for computer use.
@@accentontheoff not really. It was designed to be a standalone multi fx/amp modeler.
@@ThePedalGuy Ah I get it, thanks.
Studio direct to two active studio monitors?
Have the same question... And if it works better on the “studio mode” output when pluged in a basic bass/keyboard combo 1x12 flat
Studio direct is the best setting for active monitors I have discovered. Output to one active speaker then link any number of speakers in series.
Far better amp and speaker configuration and sound than my Boss ME-70. The Boss however is considerably faster and easier going from one preset to the next which lends itself better to live performance. For studio application and just plain sit down enjoyment, the NU-X wins.
Can you use earphones with these?
Yes
If so, where can u plug it?
@@charmillejamainegabao538 the speaker output of the mg300. Its dual purpose. It’s shown in the manual
i dont like with a amp, this pedal is best in the monitors
Thanks for the feedback