Description
The NU-X NES-1 is a wireless digital wind instrument with keys laid out to suit saxophone players. It runs on its own internal battery and recharges via USB-C, which also acts as the connection for firmware updates. Inside you get 50 high definition, multi-sampled instrument tones, with expression shaped by breath and reed pressure sensors so your phrasing carries through to the sound. An onboard display and menu handle your playing settings, and there's an option for trumpet fingering if you're coming across from brass.
For sound, the NES-1 has a dual-speaker system built in, giving you and anyone nearby immediate audio without needing to plug into anything. It can also take a Bluetooth audio stream for playback through the instrument itself. Alongside the wired main output and headphone jacks, there's a full wireless system on board. Open the bottom compartment and you'll find a 5.8GHz plug-in receiver that connects straight to a mixing console (mixer) or audio interface for a wire-free link to your PA or recording setup. That same compartment doubles as the charging dock for the receiver, keeping the whole connection method compact.
The mouthpiece comes off for cleaning, and there's a neck strap attachment to take the weight while you play. Battery life runs to around 6 hours for the instrument and 4.5 hours for the receiver, with a full charge taking about 2 hours. Weighing 852g and measuring 515 x 107 x 88mm, the NES-1 gives saxophonists and other woodwind players a responsive, expressive instrument alongside a wide set of new sounds to work with.
Specification
| Power adaptor |
USB 5Vdc type-C included (2A max. recommended) |
| Charging time (hours) |
2 hours |
| Battery life |
NES-1: 6 hours, 5.8GHz receiver: 4.5 hours (fully charged) |
| Outputs |
6.3mm jack, 3.5mm headphones jack |
| Carrier frequency |
5.8GHz band |
| Dimensions |
515mm x 107mm x 88mm |
| Weight |
0.85KG |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
How many tones does the NES-1 include?
It comes with 50 high definition, multi-sampled instrument tones, covering a broad range of sounds beyond standard woodwind voices.
How is the NES-1 charged?
It charges via USB-C using the included 5Vdc adaptor (2A max recommended). A full charge takes about 2 hours and gives roughly 6 hours of playing time.
Can I connect it wirelessly to a PA or interface?
Yes. The bottom compartment holds a 5.8GHz plug-in receiver that connects directly to a mixer or audio interface, and the compartment also charges the receiver.
Does it suit saxophone players?
The keys are arranged to accommodate saxophone players. There's also a trumpet fingering option in the menu for brass players.
What outputs does it have?
There's a 6.3mm main jack and a 3.5mm headphones jack, plus a built-in wireless system and Bluetooth audio streaming for playback through the instrument's own speakers.
Can I clean the mouthpiece?
Yes, the mouthpiece is removable so you can clean it easily.