--- product_id: 231912333 title: "NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal" brand: "nux" price: "$364.61" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/231912333-nux-nux-optima-air-acoustic-simulator-pedal store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 24-bit/48kHz pro sampling 15 acoustic guitar profiles USB interface for editing NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal **Brand:** nux **Price:** $364.61 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your acoustic vibeβ€”never blend in, always stand out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal by nux - **How much does it cost?** $364.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/231912333-nux-nux-optima-air-acoustic-simulator-pedal) ## Best For - nux enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nux brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Dynamic Tone Shaping:** Fine-tune your sound with impulse response and pre-amp controls for ultimate customization. - β€’ **Immersive Reverb Effects:** Add depth and ambiance with integrated digital reverb to elevate your live or recorded sound. - β€’ **Seamless USB Connectivity:** Edit, record, and update your pedal settings effortlessly via USB interface. - β€’ **Versatile Acoustic Profiles:** Choose from 15 built-in guitar simulations to match your unique style instantly. - β€’ **Studio-Quality Sound Capture:** Experience pristine 24-bit, 48kHz sampling for crystal-clear acoustic tone. ## Overview The NUX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal delivers professional-grade 24-bit/48kHz sampling quality with 15 authentic acoustic guitar profiles. Featuring impulse response and pre-amp controls plus built-in digital reverb, it offers versatile tone shaping for live and studio use. USB connectivity enables easy editing and recording, making it a compact powerhouse for serious acoustic players. ## Description NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal ## Features - 24-bit, 48-kHz Sampling Quality - Acoustic Guitar Impulse Response and Pre-Amp controls - 15 built-in acoustic guitar profiles with IR level control - Digital reverb effect - USB edit / recording interface ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Amperage | 300 Milliamps | | Asin | B08D6N3GGZ | | Audio Output Effects | Reverb | | Best Sellers Rank | 28,569 in Musical Instruments & DJ (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ) 17 in Acoustic Guitar Effects | | Brand Name | NUX | | Colour | Black | | Connector Type | USB-B | | Controls Type | Knob | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (65) 4.1 out of 5 stars | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Item Type Name | NuX | Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal | | Item Weight | 610 Grams | | Manufacturer | AVSL Group Ltd | | Manufacturer Part Number | OPTIMA-AIR | | Model Name | Optima Air | | Model Number | OPTIMA-AIR | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Warranty | Na. | | Signal Format | Digital | | Style | Compact | | Voltage | 9 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** NUX - **Colour:** Black - **Item weight:** 610 Grams - **Style:** Compact - **Voltage:** 9 Volts ## Images ![NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812RV5UuiTL.jpg) ![NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sMcp7C0wL.jpg) ![NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SewARb2kL.jpg) ![NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IIPbWca8L.jpg) ![NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715160+jJdL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this pedal be connected to the nux floor stageman and if so what would be the advantages of this setup.** A: I'm sure you can connect them together, with patch cables, just the same as you can add any effects pedals together. One of the advanatages might be that you can either use either pedal, (by putting the other in bypass mode), or using them both together to create the sound you want. In all fairness I feel I should mention that I returned my Nux Optima Air, I really didn't feel it worked well enough for me, and that I could achieve pretty much the same result with either the EQ on my guitar and a nice clean sound on my amp, or even better, by building a custom patch in my multi FX pedal. That's just my experience though, I know these evaluate well. If I have too many knobs to twiddle I get 'options paralysis' and if I connected these two together it would be twice as bad. Ritchie Sambora once said 'simplicity is genuis' and I am applying that wisdom to my set up. Good luck, whatever you decide to do, I hope this helps a little. **Q: Can I use any power supply?** A: 9v centre -ve 500ma as far as I can recall. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would give it 6 stars if i could *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 25 May 2021* The thing you need to remember is, an IR is just an EQ adjustment -- a complex EQ adjustment - think line graph with infinite points rather than a 3 / 5 /10-bar chart , but ...You have to remember, an IR is only right when you know what the input and output sounds like - it's an offset adjustment, so while most piezos might need more bass to sound like a hummingbird, yours may not. They've done a half-decent job with the factory defaults, but they cannot know what YOUR piezo / mag pickup sounds like. I own a real Gibson hummingbird, and I can tell you, without any doubt that my piezo bridge equipped electric though this on piezo->hummingbird mode sounds NOTHING like a hummingbird.. BUT this clever box lets you create new IRs just using the box for acoustics with piezos (not useful in my case) AND has a useful windows/mac program (download from the website) that lets you install your own IRs, so I recorded my hummingbird, recorded my piezo, then used MFreeformEqualizer in my DAW to create the correct IR and installed it.Does it sound /exactly/ like my hummingbird? No, of course not, it's still coming out of an amp and it still has a little piezo quack, but it is very close -- as close as you could reasonably get.Add to that the DI output, headphone output, etc, etc, and the very reasonable price tag, and I have to say...Really great pedal! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Disappointing yet still great *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 6 June 2023* First, the bad. The instructions are very poor and there are none at all for the editing software, even on their website. The preloaded IR's are mostly for magnetic pick ups and I have been unable to upload any acoustic piezo IR's onto the software. It simply hangs on loading though IR files are tiny. However, as the editing software can't even detect the hardware unit it wouldn't help even if I could. It's telling there are no youtube tutorials for this either.I was able to update the firmware but it didn't help and latest firmware is almost three years old suggesting the device isn't supported . Having bought this mainly to purchase and download acoustic IR files of famous acoustic guitars I would have returned it except there is a good side too.The good is that the preamp controls provide a surprisingly fine degree of control over the tone of your instrument through your amp. Also of the four piezo files preloaded three are usable and two of them excellent. In fact though I'm frustrated about the rest the sound is so good it is, for me worth the purchase price. The reverb is limited and a notch filter would have been a useful alternative but the tones I am finding as I experiment with the preamp are terrific. Hopefully I'll eventually be able to add IR files to it too. So against the odds, it's a keeper and I do recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ what every acoustic guitar wants for Christmas *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 15 November 2023* I gig regularly playing an acoustic guitar in a small trio (Horse Thieves) I wanted My 12 string to have the same sound that comes out of the sound hole not the tinny sound from the Piezo pickup under the bridge. I watched all the YouTube videos and decided to purchase it (at the bands cost.) what can I say it is brilliant. I now have the sound of a 10 grand guitar for Β£140. there are 15 preprogramed guitars in the unit to use, Gibson J200 Taylor 814 Martin D45 to name but a few. One is able to record the Acoustic sound of ones own guitar and then save that as a setting. I marked the ease of use done to 3 stars because how to do this properly is not on any of the included instructions I had to contact Nux for this which they duly send an email explaining all. why its not in the box I don't know. all in all a brilliant bit of kit. ease to use with the pre sets is great ## Frequently Bought Together - NUX NuX Optima Air Acoustic Simulator Pedal - NUX ACD-006A | Power supply unit for Guitar Effects Pedals | 9Vdc 500mA,Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/231912333-nux-nux-optima-air-acoustic-simulator-pedal](https://www.desertcart.us/products/231912333-nux-nux-optima-air-acoustic-simulator-pedal) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-23*