The modulation models
The review names the models the pedal carries: chorus, tri chorus, analog chorus, flanger, tape flanger, phaser, tremolo, opto-tremolo, vibrato, rotary speaker and u-vibe1. That covers the standard modulation families a player would reach for, from chorus and flanger to phaser, tremolo and vibrato, plus a rotary speaker simulation and a u-vibe style effect.
| Model family | Models on the Mod Force |
|---|---|
| Chorus | chorus, tri chorus, analog chorus |
| Flanger | flanger, tape flanger |
| Phaser | phaser |
| Tremolo | tremolo, opto-tremolo |
| Vibrato | vibrato, u-vibe |
| Rotary | rotary speaker |
Controls, presets and mono or stereo
Parameters for each modulation model are adjusted through a full color LCD display with a 128x128 resolution1. The reviewer highlighted how much control that gives: "The amount of control over each of the parameters is extremely useful with up to four programmable settings per effect"1. Combined with the up to 9 presets the pedal stores, that means several saved sounds per model rather than one setting per knob position.
The pedal also includes what the review calls "smart technology to determine whether the signal is mono or stereo"1, so it adapts to whether you run it into a single amp or a stereo rig, and it offers tap tempo among its features1.
Bypass and power
Bypass is true or buffered bypass, selectable rather than fixed one way1. For power, the review notes 9 volt battery compatibility alongside its pedal format1.
Who uses it and what reviewers said
Pedal of the Day lists Silas Ferandes as a player of the Mod Force1. The review's verdict was favorable on value as much as sound:
"Overall this is a really rad pedal with a more economical price-point than any other in-depth multi effect pedal currently on the market."
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Questions
What modulation effects does the NuX Mod Force have?
Pedal of the Day's review lists the models as chorus, tri chorus, analog chorus, flanger, tape flanger, phaser, tremolo, opto-tremolo, vibrato, rotary speaker and u-vibe. The same review describes the pedal as boasting 12 modulation types, so the count depends on whether you count the named models or the full set the pedal ships with.
Does the NuX Mod Force have tap tempo?
Yes. The Pedal of the Day review names tap tempo among the pedal's features, which matters for time-based modulation such as tremolo and phaser where you want the rate locked to the song rather than dialed in by ear.
Is the NuX Mod Force true bypass?
The pedal offers true or buffered bypass, according to the Pedal of the Day review. That lets you choose between leaving the pedal completely out of the signal path when off, or using its buffer to drive longer cable runs.
How many presets can the NuX Mod Force store?
The pedal stores up to 9 presets, and the review notes up to four programmable settings per effect, so each modulation model can hold several of your own variations alongside the factory sound.
Sources (1)
- Guest Reviewer Fridays: NuX Mod Force Multi-Modulation, Pedal of the Day, 2016-09-30
