NUX Melvin Lee Davis Bass Preamp + DI Pedal

The NUX Melvin Lee Davis Bass Preamp + DI is a versatile bass effects and signal-processing pedal designed to deliver professional bass tone for live performances, studio recording, and home practice. Developed in collaboration with bassist Melvin Lee Davis, it combines a preamp, equalizer, overdrive, and direct box in a single compact unit.

Its preamp section helps shape a full, defined bass sound, while the three-band EQ allows you to fine-tune the low end, midrange, and treble to suit different playing styles and musical genres. The built-in overdrive adds warmth, grit, and saturation, with a blend control that lets you retain the clarity and punch of the original bass signal.

The pedal's balanced XLR DI output allows you to connect directly to a PA system or recording console, making it convenient for performances without a traditional bass amplifier. Cabinet impulse-response (IR) support adds speaker-cabinet character to your direct signal, while USB audio functionality makes recording straight to a computer easy.

Additional features include a built-in noise gate, headphone output for silent practice, and an auxiliary input for playing along with backing tracks. Its dual footswitches provide convenient control over the preamp and drive functions during a performance.