The NU-X Optima Air is designed for acoustic players who want a more natural amplified sound. Whether your guitar uses a piezo, magnetic or under-saddle pickup, the Optima Air transforms the harsh, "quacky" character that often comes from direct amplification into a warm, detailed tone that feels much closer to a professionally miked acoustic guitar.
Combining high-quality acoustic impulse responses, an analogue-style preamp and flexible live performance features, the Optima Air is equally at home on stage, in the studio or as the centrepiece of your acoustic practice setup.
Plugging an acoustic guitar straight into a PA rarely captures the sound you hear while you're playing. Piezo pickups can often sound thin, harsh or overly bright, especially in a live setting. The Optima Air is designed to restore the warmth, depth and natural character that's often lost when amplifying an acoustic guitar.
The built-in acoustic IRs do an excellent job of recreating the sound of a professionally miked instrument, while the analogue-style preamp gives you the control to shape your tone for different venues and PA systems. If you already have a favourite acoustic sound, you can even capture your own guitar as an impulse response or load third-party IRs to build a personalised setup.
For solo performers, worship musicians and acoustic artists who regularly plug into a mixing desk, the Optima Air offers one of the most practical ways to achieve a polished, natural acoustic sound without relying on expensive microphones or complex stage setups.
