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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, Mid, Treble, Amount, Level, Headphone Vol
Push buttons: Exit, Capture, Save, Bank, FX, 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

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Available since September 2024
Item number 601265
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Also available as brand new product 6.499 kr

5.999 kr

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Reduced to the max

With the Neural DSP Nano Cortex, the Finnish manufacturer has created an alternative to the Quad Cortex that is not only more compact but also significantly more affordable. However, they have removed as little as humanly possible, and the features of the smaller sibling, in its compact pedal housing, remain extensive. This should fully meet the demands of many guitarists and bassists, from living room sessions to live gigs and studio recordings. In terms of sound, the Nano Cortex, with its "Neural Capture" technology, is on par with the Quad Cortex, and creating custom "captures" is just as effortless here. Up to 256 custom creations of amps, cabs, distortion pedals, and effects can be made and edited either on the pedal or via the Cortex app. The app also provides access to the Cortex Cloud, which puts thousands more captures at the user's fingertips. In addition to this, the free NanOS 2.0.0 update unlocks 47 more effects and utilities.

XLR connection on the side of the Neural DSP Nano Cortex

Workflow is a breeze

Compared to the Quad Cortex, the Neural DSP Nano Cortex does without a display. Nevertheless, operation and workflow are intuitive, thanks to knobs and switches that, with their LED rings, clearly indicate the currently selected value even in poor lighting conditions. This is complemented by the app on the user's smartphone or tablet. The control panel features a familiar layout with knobs for gain, level, bass, mid, and treble, while "Capture", "Exit", and "Save" allow the user to record and store IRs. The Neural DSP Nano Cortex offers seven effect blocks: Two pre-FX and three post-FX (all of which are fully customisable) as well as the Neural Capture block for detailed editing of captures and a loader for IRs, which can also come from third parties. Ten IRs with different microphone options and types are pre-installed for a quick start.

Connections and controls of the Neural DSP Nano Cortex

Digital and analogue connectivity

The Neural DSP Nano Cortex underscores its professional aspirations with its numerous analogue and digital connections. In addition to the Bluetooth interface for wireless communication with the Cortex app, the front panel features a stereo output, a connection for an expression pedal (which also serves as a MIDI interface), a USB-C port for MIDI control, and a headphone jack with its own volume control. The power supply is also connected here, with a standard adapter providing 9–12V and 600mA to power the pedal. Finally, a ground-lift switch eliminates hum, which can occasionally occur in certain setups. The right side of the housing houses the capture combo jack for recording the sound source, with an additional booster helping to amplify weak signals.

About Neural DSP

Founded in Finland in 2017, Neural DSP regards itself as a developer and provider of computer-based solutions for the music industry. Inspired by innovative technologies such as advanced algorithms and machine learning, Neural DSP Technologies initially developed software plug-ins. New products have been released at regular intervals, most of which faithfully reproduce legendary amps or, in collaboration with popular guitarists such as Plini and Tosin Abasi, exactly reproduce their characteristic sounds. The Quad Cortex, the first hardware product from the still-young company, was released in 2021 and, true to the company's credo, is intended to bring artists a new level of creative inspiration through technological innovations.

Power tool for guitar and bass

The Neural DSP Nano Cortex is far more than just an alternative to its award-winning sibling, the Quad Cortex. With up to 256 captures in its memory and identical sound quality, this compact pedal serves as both a tone hub on the user's pedalboard and, with its USB-C interface, an extremely flexible recording tool in the studio. New captures can be quickly created (or activated via the IR loader) and combined with top-notch effects and numerous microphone and cab types to create custom setups that should leave little to be desired for any guitarist or bassist. In short: If the user can live with app-based control and fewer connections, the Neural DSP Nano Cortex not only saves space on the user's pedalboard compared to its bigger brother but also a significant amount of money, all while delivering the same sonic performance.

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