NUX MLD Bass Preamp

NUX MLD Bass Preamp created in collaboration with American Bass Player, Melvin Lee Davis. A bass guitar preamp, DI box, impulse response (IR) loader and audio interface. It has everything you need for practicing, gigging and recording is in the box!

MLD Bass Preamp + DI has tons of functions based on Melvin Lee Davis’ musical experience. And offers the best sound-shaping controls such as: 3-band EQ with middle-frequency selection, drive with blend control, speaker cabinet simulation (Impulse Response loader) and built-in noise reduction with Decay and Threshold controls.

MLD signature Bass Preamp + DI features fully sweepable mid-range frequencies in addition to Bass and Treble controls. Melvin L. Davis is proficient at 4, 5, 6 and 7 string basses, so MLD Bass Preamp has a wide range of frequency control.

Volume Knob
Adjusts the overall output volume of the pedal. Ideal for fine-tuning the output on clean tone, it also controls the DI output volume.

Blend Knob
Adjusts to blend between the clean signal and overdrive signal. The clean signal remains as unity gain, allowing for fine control of the blend ration.

Drive Knob
Adjusts the Gain level and sets the saturation level in the overdriven signal.

DI Output
Balanced XLR Output carrying the mic-level output signal, either affected or unaffected depending on the Pre-Post switch.

GND LFT (Ground / Lift) Toggle Switch
Disconnects the signal ground on the DI out to break any ground loops. Toggle the switch to the LESS noisy position; it can be either GND or LFT depending on the room, stage or studio condition. Switch does not effect the 1/4-inch (6.5mm) output.

Impulse Response (IR) Toggle Switches
You can activate/deactivate the IR cabinet simulation for both DI out and 1/4-inch (6.5mm) out separately. Use the appropriate IR toggle switch to turn ON/OFF the emulation for the output you choose.

Recording with the NUX MLD Bass Preamp

You can record your bass guitar without using any audio interface. MLD Bass Preamp + DI has a built-in audio streaming function, so you can connect the pedal directly to your computer with a Micro B USB cable, and it is ready to play and record. A driver-free* solution helps you produce music with direct connection. You can use the headphones output for monitoring, you will hear both your guitar and the audio from your computer.

PLEASE NOTE: Run the audio recording software first, then run the MLD Bass Preamp Editor Software to use it properly.

*Driver-free: macOS only. It’s suggested that all Windows users install the NUX Audio Driver to ensure better performance.

Drum & Loop on Edit Software

For bassists, drum & loop is a great practice tool, so we add it into Firmware V3 with Edit Software. You can choose the Rhythm Style, use 🔼/🔽 to increase/decrease TEMPO, or TAP TEMPO. The Loop is auto-recording, it means while you engage the REC, it’s waiting for the input signal to start RECORDING.

Note: SPACE is the hot key of REC.