Electric Guitar Effects

The Quad Cortex is a compact and lightweight multi-effects device, powerful and versatile, it has a wealth of sound possibilities that will accompany you both on stage and in the studio. Its 6 cores offer unrivaled processing capabilities, allowing you to run multiple amp models, stereo reverbs and a multitude of effects simultaneously without blinking. The neural capture that Neutral DSP focuses on allows it to capture the sonic essence of any physical amp, overdrive and speaker with unparalleled precision and deliver them back to you as expressive as traditional simulations. Its touchscreen is intuitive and easy to use, helping you create even the most complex signal paths in the blink of an eye. Its algorithm library includes more than 90 amps, 100 effects and 1000 IRs right out of the box, and Neutral DSP continues to expand it! It will allow you to create sounds ranging from venerable vintage classic amps, to modern high-gain monsters that make your ears bleed.

ARTICLE N° 92204
  • Neutral DSP Quad Cortex
  • Multi effect for guitar and bass
  • DSP: quad-core SHARC processor, exceptional processing power & low latency
  • Effects library: over 1000 amps, speakers and modeled effects
  • Advanced customization to adapt it to your needs & preferences
  • Screen: 7" touchscreen with multi-touch sensors
  • Controls:
  • 11x stomp + rotary actuators in unbreakable stainless steel
  • 1x Volume Potentiometer
  • Connections (Neutrik):
  • Inputs: 2x Combo XLR/Jack Ø6.35 mm with microphone preamps + Phantom power supply
  • Outputs: 2x XLR + 2x Jack Ø6.35 mm
  • Effects loops: 2x 2 Jack Ø6.35 mm
  • Capture Out: Jack Ø6.35 mm
  • Headphone output: Ø6.35 mm jack
  • MIDI In + Out/Thru: 2x 5-pin DIN
  • Expression pedal inputs: 2x Jack Ø6.35 mm
  • USB: USB-B for ultra-low latency audio transmission, firmware updates, MIDI connectivity, etc.
  • Dimensions: 290x 195 x 69 mm
  • Weight: 1.95 kg
Neutral DSP Quad Cortex: the most powerful guitar multi-effect in the world!
Unleash a world of limitless sonic possibilities, this power beast and its 6 cores offers unrivaled processing capabilities, allowing you to run multiple amp models, stereo reverbs and a multitude of effects simultaneously, without blinking.

Using Neural Capture, a unique biomimetic AI technology developed by Neutral DS, Quad Cortex meticulously captures the sonic essence of any physical amp, overdrive and speaker, reproducing their nuances with unrivaled precision.
Unlike traditional modeling techniques, this sophisticated algorithm perceives sound the same way the human ear does, ensuring the most natural captures available and the most accurate amp and effects emulation experience.

Navigating the vast soundscape that the Quad Cortex offers you is child's play thanks to its 7-inch multi-touch screen. Neutral DSP provides you with a graphical interface allowing you to create the most complex signal paths with ease, via a simple Touch & Drag system of effects, in order to fine-tune the parameters with precision with a simple finger gesture.

Share your creations, download inspiring presets, and easily manage your settings. The online Quad Cortex user community on the Cortex Cloud is waiting for you to discover, share, and manage new presets and neural captures.

Take full control of your Quad Cortex with Cortex Control, a sleek and intuitive desktop interface. Manage every function and setting with ease, fine-tune settings with precision, and create backups for a smooth workflow.

With its revolutionary technology, unmatched ease of use, and ever-expanding sonic possibilities, Quad Cortex redefines the boundaries of amp modeling.
Unleash your creativity, explore new sonic territories and elevate your performance to new heights with Quad Cortex.
Effects
 4 multi-FX processors, Amp simulation, Speaker simulation, Distortion, Delay
Analog / digital
 Digital
Mono / stereo
 Mono and stereo
DI output
 Yes
Headphone output
 Yes
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
Screen
 Touchscreen
Control pedal input
 Expression, Volume
MIDI port
 Yes
Micro input
 Yes
USB port
 Yes
External effects loop
 Yes
Among the artists who have been seduced by the Quad Cortex, we can cite:

- Plini: “What these guys are doing is so magical that it makes no sense NOT to use it. Already excited for the future!”

- Joe Duplantier: "It was a fantastic experience working with Neural DSP on this gem. These guys knew how to dissect every sound. I wanted to recreate the components of the most incredible virtual guitar rig I've ever tried. Easy to use, very intuitive, killer sound. The possibilities are endless!"

-Mateus Asato: "Neural DSP was able to hear it the way I hear it - and transmit it to everyone with its incredible technology. This is a great achievement!"

- Rabea Massaad: “Neural managed to find something that I think all guitar plugins were missing: feel.”

- Kiko Loureiro: Quad Cortex is a game changer for me. It changed the way I thought about equipment. From my heavy heads and crankset to a sleek rig that does it all with Disruptive technology, without losing the organic feel.

- Snow Owl: "The cortex, by definition, is the control and information processing center of the brain. Simply replace the word "Brain" with "Musician's Sound" and one begins to understand the unparalleled achievement in which Neural DSP immersed us, uncompromising sound fanatics!”

-Tesseract: "Working with any Neural plug-in is a joy. From the start, it sounds great. No tweaking required, no learning. You can immediately get on with what's fun, making music."