The NUX Cerberus is a professional integrated effects and controller designed to function as a complete pedalboard solution or as the command center of an advanced guitar rig. It combines analog overdrive and distortion with digital modulation, delay, and reverb, plus an IR cabinet loader, MIDI control, loop switching, and 4-cable-method integration. With extensive routing flexibility and preset recall, Cerberus provides streamlined control for stage, studio, rehearsal, and direct-to-PA applications.
Key Features
- Model: NUX Cerberus NME-3 Integrated Effects & Controller
- Effect Types: 16 effect types across 8 effect modules
- Analog Drive Section: Dedicated analog overdrive and British-style distortion circuits
- Digital Effects: Tremolo, phaser, U-Vibe, three chorus types, three delay types, and plate, hall, and spring reverb
- Delay: 60s tape, 70s BBD, and 80s digital delay with Tap Tempo; Tap Tempo range up to 1500 ms
- Preset Memory: 32 banks × 4 presets for a total of 128 programmable presets
- IR & Cabinet Simulation: Built-in 4×12 closed-back cabinet IR with support for third-party IR files
- Control & Routing: 4-cable-method compatibility, integrated loop switcher, Kill Dry function, MIDI control, and assignable control switch
- Boost & Tuner: Built-in clean boost with up to 20 dB of boost and integrated tuner
- Connectivity: Stereo outputs, dedicated speaker-simulation output, headphone output, expression-pedal input, MIDI, and USB connectivity
- Audio Performance: 44.1 kHz/32-bit sampling accuracy, 88.2 kHz/32-bit processing accuracy, 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response (±1 dB)
- Power Supply: 9V DC, center-negative; approximately 275 mA current consumption
- Dimensions: 320 × 110 × 65 mm (12.6 × 4.3 × 2.6 in)
- Weight: Approximately 1.26 kg (2.78 lb)
Package Includes
- NUX Cerberus Integrated Effects & Controller
- AC power adapter
- User documentation
Ideal For
- Professional guitarists and performing musicians
- Touring and live-performance rigs
- Studio recording and home studios
- Guitarists building compact all-in-one pedalboards
- Players using amplifier 4-cable-method setups
- Direct-to-PA and audio-interface applications
- Worship teams, churches, and professional stage setups
- Musicians requiring MIDI-controlled effects and programmable presets
