NU-X Hook Drum Machine and Phrase Looper Pedal

The NU-X Hook is a compact, dual-function pedal designed for guitarists, combining a drum machine with a phrase looper in a single, miniature unit. It serves as a versatile practice and accompaniment tool, allowing musicians to create rhythmic backing tracks and layer guitar phrases seamlessly. Its intuitive operation makes it suitable for both practice sessions and live performance scenarios where a simple, portable setup is required. The pedal features 11 distinct rhythm styles covering various musical genres, each controlled via a play/pause button that also functions as a smart tap tempo trigger. The built-in 24-bit phrase looper offers up to six minutes of recording time with unlimited overdubs. Practical features include two recording modes: Normal Recording (NR) and Audio Reactive (AR), which only begins recording when a guitar note is detected. The unit can automatically detect the rhythm of a played guitar phrase and synchronise the drum tempo accordingly. Independent level controls for both the drum track and guitar loop allow for precise audio balancing. Designed primarily for solo guitarists, the Hook pedal includes a headphones minijack for silent practice, making it ideal for home use. Connectivity is enhanced via a USB Type-C port for firmware updates and for saving or loading loop recordings as WAV files to a computer. With dimensions of 94 x 53 x 51mm and a weight of 175g, its small form factor belies its comprehensive functionality. It requires a standard 9V DC centre-negative power adaptor (not included) and is built to offer a high dynamic range of 103dB with 48kHz, 24-bit sampling.