Neural DSP Nano Cortex
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Neural DSP
Nano Cortex
Product Info
Article Number:
585378
Brand:
Neural DSP
Model:
Nano Cortex
Category:
Electric Guitar Preamps
Price:
$555.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Nano Cortex is a surprisingly powerful little box, packing a ton of the Quad Cortex's sonic DNA into a pedal-sized format. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians wanting a versatile, high-quality amp and effects solution without the full Quad Cortex investment. If you're looking for a streamlined, instantly usable rig with incredible tone, this is a serious contender.
Product Description
- Neural DSP Nano Cortex
- Multi Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Digitally replicates the sound of amplifiers
- speaker cabs
- and pedals in the same quality and resolution as the "bigger" Quad Cortex
- Up to 64 presets and 256 Neural Captures
- Ten high-quality IRs pre-installed
- each providing five different microphone options and six microphone positions
- Loads up to 256 custom IRs
- 47 effects and tools (after free Nano OS 2.0 update)
- Seven device blocks
- including two freely assignable pre-FX
- three freely assignable post-FX
- a Neural Capture block and an extended IR loader
- Fixed signal path
- Each block can be bypassed depending on the setup
- Free access to thousands of Neural Captures from the Cortex Cloud
- Further processing possible via the Cortex Cloud App
- Controls: Gain
- Bass
- Treble
- Amount
- Level
- Headphone Vol
- Push buttons: Exit
- Capture
- Save
- Bank
- Ground/Lift
- Boost
- Footswitches: I and II
- True bypass
- Power supply via USB-C or 9-12 V DC mains adapter (not included)
- Power consumption: 600 mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 144 x 103 x 62 mm
- Weight: 620 g
- *Connectors: *
- Input: 6.3 mm Jack
- Output 1L: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Output 2R/Capture output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Expression/MIDI: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Capture input: XLR/6.3 mm jack combo
- USB-C port for power supply
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
*Note:* Battery operation is not possible
PROS
- • Exceptional amp modeling fidelity mirroring the Quad Cortex
- • Compact size allows for easy integration into any pedalboard
- • Neural Captures provide authentic speaker cab tones and flexibility
- • Impressive effect suite covers a wide range of tonal possibilities
CONS
- • Fixed signal path limits advanced routing experimentation
- • Learning curve exists with the Neural DSP ecosystem and app
- • Relatively premium-priced compared to simpler modeling pedals
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
7 Device Blocks (2 Pre-FX, 3 Post-FX, 1 Neural Capture, 1 IR Loader)
Preamp Type
Digitally Modeled Amplifiers & Preamp Sections
EQ
4-Band EQ (Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble) with Parametric Mid Control
Effects
47 Effects and Tools (Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Distortion, etc.)
Connections
Instrument Input, Main Output (Stereo), USB, MIDI In/Out, Expression Pedal Input
Weight
Approximately 2.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Neural Captures go beyond just speaker IRs, capturing the full speaker and cabinet response, offering a more realistic and nuanced tone than typical IRs.
It's excellent for both! The USB connectivity allows for direct recording into your DAW, and the high-quality modeling ensures a professional sound.
While the pedal itself is straightforward, utilizing the Cortex Cloud for Neural Captures and advanced customization takes a little time to master, but the rewards are worth it.
