Used NUX Solid Studio

is a highly versatile, hardware-focused impulse response (IR) loader and power amp simulator. Designed to sit at the end of a pedalboard, it bridges the gap between traditional pedal architectures and modern direct-to-PA layouts by replicating the complex sound of mic'd speaker cabinets and power tubes.

Key Features & Architecture

• Power Amp Tube Simulation: A dedicated power-amp foot switch activates a warm, tube-like analog modeling section. A 3-way toggle switch allows you to swap virtual power configurations between EL84 (chimey and aggressive), EL34 (mid-focused British rock punch), or 6L6 (high headroom, deep American lows) tubes, along with Master, Drive, and Presence knobs.
• Onboard Cabinet Emulation: Offers 8 distinct factory cabinet simulations modeled after legendary speaker enclosures, including classic 1x12, 2x12, and iconic 4x12 configurations. It also features 8 empty internal slots to load your own third-party user IR files via USB software.
• Virtual Microphone Placement: Includes 8 microphone models (such as dynamic SM57, ribbon R121, and condenser U87 emulations). Dedicated 3-way toggle switches let you shift the mic's virtual physical placement:
  • Mic Position: Choose between Center (on-axis bite) or Edge (off-axis warmth).
  • Distance: Adjust how close the capsule sits to the speaker grille cloth.
• Flexible Input Stage & Attenuation: Outfitted with an input level toggle (+4dB / 0dB / -10dB), making it highly adaptable to line-level multi-FX processors, instrument-level pedals, or direct amplifier outputs.
• Rig-Saving I/O Routing:
  • Thru Out: Delivers an unaffected dry parallel signal bypass so you can still plug physically into a real guitar amp on stage for personal monitoring.
  • Output & DI Out: Features standard 1/4" TRS stereo outputs and a balanced XLR DI out with ground lift to send independent cabinet-emulated signals straight to front-of-house mixing boards or recording gear.