NUX MG-30 | How to Update Firmware to V5 & Why You Should Now!

In this NUX MG-30 tutorial, we will walk through how to update the firmware on your nux mg30 to V5! I will also walk through why you want to update now that the bugs are worked out. The biggest advantage in updating to V5, which is the latest version of the software as of May 2024, is gaining access to the pro scene feature which allows you to switch amp or effect models with each scene change within a patch.
Here is where to download the new firmware: www.nuxaudio.c...
Here is the video walk-through on all features of the MG-30 and how to operate the unit: www.youtube.co...
0:00 Intro
0:21 Step 1: How to check what firmware you have
1:41 Step 2: Download the firmware
4:16 Step 3: Get your update files ready
6:00 Step 4: Export any patches you want to save
8:23 Step 5: Enter Update Mode
9:18 Step 6: Open file on update software
9:54 Step 7: Start update and don't lose power!
10:44 Step 8: Update QuickTone editor
12:40 Why you should update now!
16:00 Why the Pro Scene feature is a game changer
16:43 A walk-through the read me file

[@benrusher581]

Thank you so much for showing how to save patches! I really wanted the update but really didn't want to lose all my hard work 😅

[@influentialworship]

Glad I could help!

[@ronnielobosmith4870]

First off God bless you and thank you I was fortunate enough to score my what was at the time fully loaded and updated mg30 last year at sam ash in the used section for $53 ...I'm gonna have to get a laptop now to update it to ver5 thanks again

[@influentialworship]

Glad I could help!

[@khyo826]

Firstly, it's such a blessing that you took the time to make these guide and video tutorials for us. God bless you. I have a small request, could you kindly please also make a guide/tutorial video on how to setup the NuxMG30 with the DAW or to use on applications like Reaper for recording?

[@influentialworship]

Glad I could help! And great video suggestion will put that one in the hopper

[@KahtrasS-xv8vm]

thank you for the walkthrough, really helpful

[@influentialworship]

Glad it helped!

[@user-yl9mr8qb9r]

The vey big deal actually is the last one of the list ! because that switching noise use to be a significant problem of this unit (enough to read hundreds of blogs on that topic) ! this is communicated with limited attention, but actually it was an issue ! well done now !

[@influentialworship]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

[@joseaqamart1257]

Really useful guide even though it was done in Mac because in Windows, you have to start the exe or whatever file to start the update and you don't show the end too but it's ok, you did a great job nonetheless!

[@influentialworship]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@gregsterc5294]

Thank you for so much for this. very helpful video! I do have a question: I’ve already updated my firmware to version five. Why do they recommend doing a factory reset at that point? If it works fine after installing the firmware update, what does factory reset do at that point? Thanks so much!

[@influentialworship]

Honestly good question I’ll see if I can find out!

[@user-ed4rl1oj7h]

Did they fix the VIVO amp model sound because i dont even think that thing was an amp, it is just a buzz. Even worse because of it being a model of the Peavey 5150

[@influentialworship]

Haven’t tested that out yet, but I will check it out

[@user-ed4rl1oj7h]

Hi, i have sent a mail to nux support regarding an issue about buzzing amps and haven't got back to me for over a week. Is there another mail id for tech support or help or i may have typed in the wrong one. If you could help that would be great

[@influentialworship]

Hi there, some buzz in the amps is common. Is it excessive? What pickups do you have on your guitar? This page has all the contact info based on whether you are in or outside of the US www.nuxaudio.com/company.html

[@user-ed4rl1oj7h]

Thanks. I wouldn't really say buzz but yeah when I'm using amps like Vivo or dual rect, the sound is not at all clear, especially when play palm muted chugs there's this chrr-chrr sound. I have an Ibanez guitar (RG470AHM) with Quantum pickups

[@acidburn2202]

help! im experiencing a little lag when changing banks after updating to V5

[@influentialworship]

Interesting have you reached out to NUX support?

[@acidburn2202]

@@influentialworship yes, still waitng for a reply. im not from the u.s tho

[@acidburn2202]

@@influentialworship they replied! they said. ''there should be no noticeable lag. There is only one exception, which is when the rotary effect is in use'' what is the rotary effect?

[@influentialworship]

@@acidburn2202 the rotary is one of the MOD block options (pedals) that you can select for that effects block.

[@silverclassicband]

I have NUX mg20 is there un update for it and how can I update

[@influentialworship]

Is that one of their discontinued things? Have you checked the website? nuxaudio.com

[@maximus7288]

Great video! A question, all the NUX tools (Quick tone and Firmware update, etc) works on Macbook with Apple Silicon (M2, M3)?

[@influentialworship]

I have an M1 Mac mini and it works great on that so I’m assuming it should work on the M2 and M3

[@maximus7288]

@@influentialworship Thanks, that helps a lot!.

[@influentialworship]

@@maximus7288 My pleasure! What context are you using the MG-30?

[@maximus7288]

@@influentialworship Well, just mainly for playing at home and ocasional jamming with friends, nothing for professional stage or anything. I have a MacBook Pro M3 Pro that's my main computer so I was just wondering if NUX have updated their tools to use with Apple silicon so I'm glad to see they're fully functional on those chips so I don't have to touch my other Windows machine (that I only use for gaming).

[@kapishkaushish4855]

I bought the unit yesterday and updated it to v5 version. It is giving me trouble with the 5 way switch it randomly stops working and wont let me go in the back patches when scrolling. Is this a hardware issue or bug in the update. Also should I be worried this is my first processor.

[@influentialworship]

I would not be worried. I would maybe try do the update again and if it’s still giving you issues, contact NUX support. But you definitely don’t have to be worried. This is a great unit.

[@riffsnoleads]

Still very hesitant with upgrading to V5. I did it about a month ago and the Whammy pedal just didn't work right any longer (yes, I calibrated and restarted and did all the other proper steps). Aside from that, the other features are just not stuff I personally need, so it has just not really been on my radar. Unless they updated the HORRIBLE sound of the VIVO amp model.

[@influentialworship]

I know they did pull it off for a while because there were too many bugs. I’m guessing it’s all fixed now. Seems like it’s working great for me.

[@edgarzambrano5579]

Hello thanks for video I'm about to update my own but it's ver 3. Is necessary install v4 first or can jump to v5 no problem?

[@influentialworship]

You should be able to jump to version five but just keep in mind that any presets that were made with version three are not compatible with version five

[@luismc60]

Chorus don't word if you has EQ before Chorus. Put EQ after Chorus and Chorus Works! It seems a bug

[@influentialworship]

Interesting I will check this out. Did you let their support know? Their customer service is great.

[@luismc60]

@@influentialworship kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXqvaJ1qZa6ffM0

[@Chip_57]

If im on v3 do i have to update to v4 first?

[@influentialworship]

No, just keep in mind that V3 patches won’t work in V5

[@Chip_57]

@influentialworship Thanks for the info!

[@influentialworship]

@@Chip_57 no problem!

[@DalmelosWanniang]

Brother how do I know my mg30 is mandarin version or english version

[@influentialworship]

You probably have to go into your info, but also I’d imagine all the menus if you have the mandarin version will be in Mandarin

[@DalmelosWanniang]

Thank you brother May God bless u

[@influentialworship]

@@DalmelosWanniangno problem!

[@dallasbiggz7007]

Do you know how to copy and paste scene 1 patch to scene 2 patch ?

[@influentialworship]

There’s no way that I’ve seen to copy scene patches unfortunately

[@dallasbiggz7007]

@@influentialworship so how do the factory patches have identical starting patch in each of the 3 scenes? I'm starting to think scenes are nothing more than additional patch locations that are harder to access and manage with the quicktone SW.😞

[@albait_46]

V5 wah pedal does not work

[@influentialworship]

Have you recalibrated it?

[@albait_46]

@@influentialworship can you tell how? please

[@influentialworship]

I actually walked through how to do it in this video. You could use the chapter mark to navigate to that part of the video. How To Use NUX MG-30 | Walkthrough All Settings & Features kzbin.infoaX1_WJWUIt0?feature=share

[@ultravirez]

Does jezus like it? I hear he loves a Vox.

[@influentialworship]

🤣 I believe he likes all kinds of amps!

[@ultravirez]

@@influentialworship But he only endorses Vox.

[@influentialworship]

🤣

[@kempman9811]

Fuck this NUX. All my imported IR‘s are deleted and also my imported user cab. I saved the sounds in front if updating and after reimport the files, all sounds with my IR‘s haven’t a cab……

[@influentialworship]

Were you trying to import patches that were made prior to version four?

[@kempman9811]

I saved all my patches that I have made with v 4.3. All my patches have my personal IR‘s in it. After update to V5 I played my patches completely back into the unit but with the update the unit has deleted all my IR‘s. So when I load a patch, the patch has an empty cab……so I have to reload my IR‘s and store every patch new. Crazy when you use different cabs with different patches and you don’t remember which cab exactly was used with all my special patches. All the work must be done again. This happens when you follow the update manual from NUX and you make a factory reset after updating

[@influentialworship]

@@kempman9811 sorry to hear about your troubles. At least you have them saved as backups. Did you reach out to their support about finding out the way to proceed forward? My experience with their customer service is that they are very responsive in replying!