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NU-X NBK-5 Masamune Analogue Boost & Compressor Pedal

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Description

The NU-X NBK-5 Masamune is a sound-crafter pedal that shapes your dry signal before it reaches your amp or any effects unit. It combines two stages in one enclosure: a Booster and a Kompressor. The idea is to forge your tone at source, adding useful colour and control so the signal you send on is already doing what you want it to. Everything runs on pure analogue circuitry.

The Booster adds beneficial colour to your signal. Once you have set the boost and drive levels, a Hi-Cut toggle switch lets you roll off high frequencies on the input signal if you need to. The Kompressor side gives you three controls. Komp Level sets the final output level for the compressor, letting you balance input and output. Sustain adjusts the compression ratio and increases sustain, so higher settings squash harder when you hit the strings and hold notes longer. Blend sets the compressor transparency from 50 to 100 percent, so you can dial in exactly how much compressed signal mixes with your dry tone. Inside Routing Control lets you order the two effects to suit your setup.

The Masamune needs an external 9Vdc power supply, which is not included. It works with the compatible 173.290UK unit. There is no battery option, so factor a supply into your pedalboard plan. As a compression pedal (compressor in US usage) with a front-end boost, it suits players who want to tighten dynamics and add drive without stacking two separate boxes. The pure analogue signal path keeps things simple and direct between guitar and amp.

Specification
Type Guitar
Model NBK-5
Downloads

Product Manual

Frequently Asked

Does the NBK-5 Masamune come with a power supply?

No. It needs an external 9Vdc power supply, which is not included. It is compatible with the 173.290UK unit.

Can I run it on a battery?

No battery option is listed. The pedal is powered by an external 9Vdc supply only.

Is the pedal analogue or digital?

It uses a pure analogue signal path for both the Booster and Kompressor sections.

What does the Blend knob do?

It sets the compressor transparency from 50 to 100 percent, so you can mix in the exact amount of compressed signal against your dry tone.

Can I change the order of the boost and compressor?

Yes. Inside Routing Control lets you set how the two effects are routed to suit your setup.

What is the Hi-Cut switch for?

After setting your boost and drive levels, the Hi-Cut toggle rolls off high frequencies on the input signal when needed.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

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    Description

    The NU-X NBK-5 Masamune is a sound-crafter pedal that shapes your dry signal before it reaches your amp or any effects unit. It combines two stages in one enclosure: a Booster and a Kompressor. The idea is to forge your tone at source, adding useful colour and control so the signal you send on is already doing what you want it to. Everything runs on pure analogue circuitry.

    The Booster adds beneficial colour to your signal. Once you have set the boost and drive levels, a Hi-Cut toggle switch lets you roll off high frequencies on the input signal if you need to. The Kompressor side gives you three controls. Komp Level sets the final output level for the compressor, letting you balance input and output. Sustain adjusts the compression ratio and increases sustain, so higher settings squash harder when you hit the strings and hold notes longer. Blend sets the compressor transparency from 50 to 100 percent, so you can dial in exactly how much compressed signal mixes with your dry tone. Inside Routing Control lets you order the two effects to suit your setup.

    The Masamune needs an external 9Vdc power supply, which is not included. It works with the compatible 173.290UK unit. There is no battery option, so factor a supply into your pedalboard plan. As a compression pedal (compressor in US usage) with a front-end boost, it suits players who want to tighten dynamics and add drive without stacking two separate boxes. The pure analogue signal path keeps things simple and direct between guitar and amp.

    Specification
    Type Guitar
    Model NBK-5
    Downloads

    Product Manual

    Frequently Asked

    Does the NBK-5 Masamune come with a power supply?

    No. It needs an external 9Vdc power supply, which is not included. It is compatible with the 173.290UK unit.

    Can I run it on a battery?

    No battery option is listed. The pedal is powered by an external 9Vdc supply only.

    Is the pedal analogue or digital?

    It uses a pure analogue signal path for both the Booster and Kompressor sections.

    What does the Blend knob do?

    It sets the compressor transparency from 50 to 100 percent, so you can mix in the exact amount of compressed signal against your dry tone.

    Can I change the order of the boost and compressor?

    Yes. Inside Routing Control lets you set how the two effects are routed to suit your setup.

    What is the Hi-Cut switch for?

    After setting your boost and drive levels, the Hi-Cut toggle rolls off high frequencies on the input signal when needed.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.