About the Optima Air

Whether you’re recording quietly at home, playing live, or adding depth to your acoustic‑electric setup, Optima Air gives you the tools to shape your ideal sound.

At its core, Optima Air combines powerful preamp modeling (inspired by legendary Neve circuitry) with authentic impulse‑response (IR) acoustic simulations — all in a single dual‑switch pedal. Fifteen built‑in guitar profiles offer a carefully curated selection of classic acoustic tones; meanwhile, the IR loader and profile capture function let you craft your own unique acoustic voice by sampling your favorite guitars.

With a 3‑band EQ, gain control, built‑in reverb, and flexible input/output options, Optima Air is as much a direct interface for live performance or recording as it is a tone‑shaping pedal.

Product Features

Dual‑Mode Design — Preamp & Acoustic Simulator
Switch between or combine the preamp and IR simulation, giving you total control over whether you want classic electric‑guitar punch or full-bodied acoustic tone. 


15 Built‑In Acoustic Guitar Profiles + IR Loader
Choose from a range of optimized acoustic‑guitar simulations that match different guitar and pickup types. Or load your own IRs for even more tonal variety.


User IR Capture Feature
Record your own guitar’s acoustic character via a condenser microphone and build a custom IR — perfect if you want your acoustic guitar’s own unique voice preserved.


3‑Band EQ + Gain Control

Shape the tone further with Bass, Middle, and Treble adjustments — ideal for dialing in clarity, warmth, or presence depending on the venue or recording situation. 


Built‑In Reverb
A one‑knob reverb adds space and ambience — handy for solo playing, staging recordings, or live acoustic sets. 


Flexible I/O & DI Ready
Equipped with ¼" input/output, Send/Return effects loop (for chaining with other pedals), aux input, headphones output for silent practice, and XLR DI out for direct feed to mixers or PA systems — perfect for live gigs or studio work.


USB Audio & Preset Management
Connect via Micro‑B USB to edit presets, load third‑party IRs, and use it as a recording interface for direct‑to‑DAW work.


Compact, Stage‑Ready Form Factor
All these features fit into a pedal‑board‑friendly size — an elegant solution for guitarists needing acoustic versatility on stage without switching instruments. 

Specifications

Detailed product specifications and features

Technical

  • Sampling Rate 48 kHz
  • A/D Converter 24-bit
  • Signal Processing 32‑bit
  • Frequency Response 20Hz~20kHz- ±1dB
  • Maximum Input Level 3.8Vrms (+13.8dBu)
  • Signal Delay 1ms
  • Maximum Output Level 3.8Vrms (+13.8dBu)
  • Dynamic Range 104dBu
  • Power 9v External AC Adaptor (not included)

Connectivity

  • Input 1/4" (6.35 mm) jack
  • Input 1/4" (6.35 mm) jack
  • Output 1/4" (6.35 mm) jack
  • Send/Return 1/4" (6.35 mm) jack
  • Aux In 1/8" (3.5 mm) jack
  • Headphone Out 1/8" (3.5 mm) jack
  • DI Out XLR DI output jack
  • USB Micro USB

Hardware

  • Dimensions 4.1 × 4.5 × 2.3 inch
  • Weight 1 lb
  • Build Material Aluminum die-cast chassis

What's Included

1 x Optima Air, User Manual