NuX Trident NME-5 Guitar Processor

“Tones of Nostalgia and Nuance. Introducing the TRIDENT!”

A Top Shelf Modeler for Live.

Perfect for live applications, the TRIDENT offers plenty of I/O options. The SEND/RETURN effect loop for external effects, 2 balanced XLR outputs to the PA system, PHONES output for monitoring, EXP. PEDAL input for adding an expression pedal, MASTER VOL pot, and MIDI IN / OUT.

Built like a tank.

The TRIDENT uses one-piece die-cast aluminum case, it’s solid, strong, build for live performance.

World-Class Amp Modeling.

The TRIDENT features our newly updated iconic TSAC-4K Amp Modeling (White-box Physical Modeling algorithm). The TSAC-4K Amp Modeling algorithm is twice as complex than previous versions. This led us to design a new hardware platform with 2 DSPs, one to handle all the effects, and the other to handle the amp modeling algorithm. Additionally, the TRIDENT uses premium A/D & D/A converters and analog circuits to achieve a clear sound with low noise levels.

“We Modeled Everything. Even the Patch Cables.”

This world-class amp modeling algorithm comes fully loaded with features and functionality. Just like their real counterparts, the included 27 amps feature HIGH/LOW inputs, 4 inputs for patch cable jumping, toggle switch for voicing, for max tweaking.

An IR Loader for the Best Cabs.

The TRIDENT is a powerful IR loader and includes 27 Cab IRs at 1024 sample resolution. Fine tune your Cab tone with 4 microphones (3 positions each), to adjust IR low cut / high cut / level.

And finally, expand your IR library with 3rd party IRs and 32 additional slots. The Trident™ edit software will convert the IR format automatically on your PC or Mac.

Intuitive Control Layout.

The knob layout, toggle switches, and foot switches of the TRIDENT are akin to stomp boxes, you can engage/disengage the effects freely. The SELECT & PARAM encoders with LCD display deliver more parameter details, block order / status.

A Powerful Studio Device.

The TRIDENT is also a powerful studio device, a perfect USB-C Audio Interface for guitar. You can download Trident Editor™ from the product page to edit patches, and setup the USB routing. Record your TRIDENT tracks to your favorite DAW or use it as a re-amp device to breathe new life into your previously recorded audio tracks. Caution!! In order to offer you the best dynamic range of USB Streaming, the TRIDENT doesn’t control the PC’s system playback volume. When using the TRIDENT as a USB audio interface, remember to adjust your PC’s playback volume from the “minimum” to the desired volume. Take care of your ears.

USB Port: Connect the USB cable to your computer for firmware updates, USB audio recording, or Trident™ edit software editing.

Note: Connect USB cable to computer and hold UP & REVERB foot switches to turn on TRIDENT, then you can enter to DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode to do firmware update. For more details, please visit product page to check the firmware update guide and download the newest firmware & Trident™ edit software.

1/8" MIDI IN / OUT Jack: Connect an external MIDI device here with the included 1/8" to 5 pin MIDI adaptors in the giftbox.

Note: Do not connect an audio device here. Doing so will cause malfunctions.

MASTER VOL Pot: The MASTER VOL potentiometer can adjust overall output level.

Tips: Please adjust the pot from its’ minimum setting to the target volume you feel comfortable with. It’s usually loud enough when set at 12 o’clock. Protect your hearing!

1/4" SEND/RETURN Jacks: Connect external pedals with the SEND/RETURN jacks. The SEND impedance: 1K Ω. The RETURN impedance: 100K Ω.

Mode: Serial, Parallel, Branch.

*Branch mode only SENDs the signal out.

A 30 Seconds Phrase Looper

The TRIDENT includes a 30 seconds phrase looper and you can adjust the looper position as PRE or POST. In PRE, the recorded loop is clean and ready to be processed by the TRIDENT Amps and Effects. In POST, the recorded loop is processed by the TRIDENT.

LOOPER MODE Operation

Thank you for choosing the TRIDENT. Please remember to visit the product page often or Facebook discussion group to get the newest information, firmware, editor version.

TRIDENT creates various tonal possibilities.

Musicians love TRIDENT and created Preset Patches for it

Choptones

Top Class custom presets and IR Packs. 

Supported by years of experience on stage and behind the scenes, Choptones, since 2014 offers a wide range of custom patches for most of the device available on the market. Choptones' guitar sound shaping professional proposal make possible for every guitar / bass player to get the sound more powerful and functional for every kind and style of playing.

Larry Mitchell

Larry Mitchell is a Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and performer who has toured the world playing guitar with well-known artists including Tracy Chapman, Billy Squier, Ric Ocasek and Miguel Bosé. In his original compositions, Larry skillfully weaves guitar textures that showcase his virtuosity as a solo artist and ensemble player.
As an artist, he has released 9 solo records and won a San Diego Music Award for best pop jazz artist.

As a producer-engineer, Larry has won 26 New Mexico Music Awards in various categories from pop, adult contemporary, rap, rock, country and Native American. He won a Grammy Award for producing, engineering and performing on “Totemic Flute Chants” by artist Johnny Whitehorse, who is better known as Robert Mirabal of Taos Pueblo.

Larry is currently touring with his own trio as well as with Native artists Shelley Morningsong, Dawn Avery, Joy Harjo and Robert Mirabal.

He has many long-standing endorsements and relationships with companies such as D’Adarrio Strings, D’Marzio Pickups, Tech 21 NYC, Dava Picks, Majik Box, Fractal Audio, Composite Acoustics, Hotone, Samson, Keeley Electronics and now with Knaggs Guitars and Godin Acoustic Guitars.

Pete Thorn

While prolific guitar sideman Pete Thorn may refer to himself as a "guitar nerd" – his resume proves he's anything but. His effortless, dynamic playing has landed him onstage alongside such legendary artists as Don Henley, Chris Cornell and Melissa Etheridge among others — and his debut solo CD Guitar Nerd garnered critical praise and landed on CD Baby's top selling albums list.

In his late teens, the ambitious Edmonton native packed up his guitars and moved South of the (Canadian) border to attend Los Angeles' famed Musician's Institute. After graduation, he joined the LA-based band Surreal McCoys who signed with Sony Music Japan. While Surreal McCoys didn't last, it was Thorn's experience working with the band's lead singer Frank Simes (who also worked with Don Henley, Mick Jagger, Warren Zevon and Stevie Nicks among others) that allowed the talented newcomer to make valuable inroads in the Los Angeles music industry that would pay off long-term.

Reb Beach

Reb Beach is an American rock guitarist. He is a member of the bands Winger and Whitesnake.

After graduating from Fox Chapel Area High School and attending Berklee College of Music in the early 1980s, he played in Fiona's backing band and became an accomplished studio musician, working with the likes of Howard Jones, Chaka Khan, The Bee Gees, Twisted Sister, and Roger Daltrey, among others, showcasing Beach's ability to adapt to various musical styles.

While working with Fiona, he was introduced to Kip Winger, who was touring with Alice Cooper at the time. Eventually they formed the band Sahara along with Rod Morgenstein and Paul Taylor, which was later renamed to Winger.

Winger recorded and toured in support of three albums, Winger (1988), In the Heart of the Young (1990) and Pull (1993). The band also released a number of hit singles, including "Seventeen", "Madalaine", "Headed for a Heartbreak" and "Miles Away".

After Winger disbanded in the mid-1990s, Beach first joined Alice Cooper's band and later replaced George Lynch in the heavy metal band Dokken. With Dokken he recorded one studio album, titled Erase the Slate, and a live DVD, titled Live from the Sun.

Since leaving Dokken, Beach has been a part of several different recording and touring projects. In addition to sporadic touring with Winger, he released a solo effort entitled Masquerade in 2002. Since 2002, he has been a member of David Coverdale's current incarnation of Whitesnake and has been the longest-serving guitarist/member of the band to this day, excluding Coverdale.

A "supergroup" project called The Mob with King's X frontman dUg Pinnick and Night Ranger drummer Kelly Keagy resulted in a single self-titled album, released in 2005.

A reformed Winger released their first studio recording in over a decade, IV, in 2006.

He replaced Jeff Watson in Night Ranger for a series of dates in Japan and the US, but announced his departure in January 2008.

Beach’s side project for the last few years has been “ Black Swan’ with his friend from Dokken Jeff Pilson. They have released two albums with another one to come in 2024.

He splits his time between Winger and Whitesnake, recording Better Days Comin' in 2014 with the former band, and The Purple Album with the latter in 2015. He continues to tour with both acts. Winger’s new album called “Seven” comes out May 5, 2023.

Specifications

• INPUT Impedance: 1MΩ
• AUX IN Impedance: 10kΩ
• RETURN Impedance: 100kΩ
• OUTPUT 1, OUTPUT 2, SEND Impedance: 1kΩ
• Phone Impedance: 47Ω
• Dynamic Range: 109dB
• Sampling Rate: 48kHz / 32bit
• System Latency: 1ms
• Power: 9V DC (Negative Tip, included ACD-006A adaptor)