Ideal tone for

that bone crushing, Heavy Metal sound.

High-gain preamp pedal built for players who demand the full metal power of legendary amp rigs, without ever leaving their pedalboard.

3 Signature Amps in One Box

Choose between three world-class high-gain rock metal amp voices.

Preloaded IRs for Amp-less Setup

Includes themed IR cab simulations and supports loading of 3rd-party IRs.

Amp-Like Response

Ensures dynamic, responsive playability that reacts like a real tube amp.

Comprehensive Tone Control

Fine-tune your sound with a 3-band EQ.
(Bass, Middle, Treble)

True Bypass

Maintains a clean, uncolored signal when the pedal is turned off.

Three Signature Amp Models

DUAL Rect amp

Duo Rect

Inspired by the famed American-metal tone of the ’90s (like the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier)

With the iconic metal front panel that reminds you of countless classic records, from metal to punk to grunge, including Metallica, Tool, Korn, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters and Blink 182.

Freman HBE amp

Fireman

Based on the British-voiced Friedman BE-100 for vintage and modern rock crunch that cuts through the mix.

The amp behind the signature tones of rock icons including Eddie Van Halen, Steve Stevens, and Jerry Cantrell.

DIE VH4 amp

VH4

Modeled after the iconic Diezel VH4 for thick, articulate, modern-metal tones with punch and clarity.

It has a thick, articulate and “meaty” sound, that is loved by many players and is used in many recording studios all over the world.

*All of the brand and model names mentioned on this page are Trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with NUX Effects and Cherub Technology CO. LTD.

MetalCore Editing Software

Load up to 5 third-party IRs

Load your own impulse response (IR) files.
(must be WAV format).

Tweak Internal Parameters

Have more control than just using the pedal’s onboard knobs.

Firmware Update Supported

Stay up to date with new releases and fixes.

Watch Highlight Video

Watch Tube Man MKII in Action

Clicking on the button redirects to the NUX YouTube channel video.

What's Included

1 x Metal Core Deluxe MKII, User Manual

Specifications

Detailed product specifications and features

Technical

  • DSP Processing 48KHz / 32-bit
  • Input Impedance 1 MΩ
  • Output Impedance 1 kΩ
  • Dynamic Range 103dB
  • Power 9v External AC Adaptor (not included)

Connectivity

  • Input (Stereo) 1/4" (6.8 mm) jack
  • Output (Stereo) 1/4" (6.8 mm) jack
  • USB USB C

Hardware

  • Dimensions 4.8 × 2.8 × 1.9 inch
  • Weight 0.6 lb
  • Build Material Aluminum die-cast chassis