Neural DSP Quad Cortex
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Neural DSP Quad Cortex

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Vulgar Display of Power

Quad Cortex is the most powerful floor modeler on the planet. With a total of 6 cores (4x SHARC+ and 2x ARM Cortex-A5 running at 500MHz each), this ludicrous amount of processing capacity provides limitless sound design possibilities.

Want to run four amplifier models, stereo reverbs, and a plethora of other effects simultaneously? Quad Cortex won’t even break a sweat. 

As good as it gets

Quad Cortex packs a vast amount of state-of-the-art emulations of your favorite gear with unprecedented accuracy and unbelievably natural dynamic response.

Quad Cortex bottom view

Neural Capture

Capture, share and download your favorite rigs’ sounds. Equipped with a unique biomimetic AI technology, Quad Cortex can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any physical amplifier, overdrive, and cabinet with unprecedented accuracy.

Unlike any other, the sophisticated neural network algorithm perceives sound akin to human perception, making it the most natural-sounding capture solution on the planet.

Neural is collaborating with some of the best producers and sound designers to provide an ever-growing collection of free rig captures in addition to their full-circuit models.

Quad Cortex Front View

An ever-expanding collection of guitar and bass algorithms

Cab Block

With over 1000 perfectly captured impulse responses, Quad Cortex ships with one of the most extensive IR collections on the planet – and it is the only of its kind equipped with virtual microphones that can be positioned around the speaker like in a real studio. Third-party IRs are extremely easy to load.

Powerful parametric EQ

Absolute control at your fingertips. Taking full advantage of the 7” multi-touch display, the parametric EQ is intuitive and fun to use.

Unparalleled Intuitiveness & Flexibility

Nueral DSP figured out a better way to do modelers.

Display

With its massive 7” multi-touch display, Quad Cortex is unbelievably easy to use. Effortlessly create even the most complex signal paths.

Drag-and-drop

Drag-and-drop blocks to change the order or routing in seconds.

Inputs & Outputs

Visualize and control the settings of inputs and outputs with one swipe.

Switching Modes

Switching modes couldn’t be easier, providing easy access to features and switch customization.

Stomp Mode

Assign and activate any block in a rig to a footswitch like you would with an analog pedalboard.

Scene Mode

Select any footswitch to instantly activate and control the settings of any number of blocks within a rig.

Preset Mode

Instant access to 8 virtual rigs.

Unbelievably Compact

Using advanced mechanical design and manufacturing techniques, Neural managed to not only build the most powerful floor modeler/multi-effects processor on the planet, they also managed to pack it all in an extremely compact format.

quad cortex image

Dimensions

29 x 19 x 4.9cm

Weight

1.95KG / 4.2lbs

Components

Quad Cortex comes in a gorgeous anodized aluminum unibody, with laser engraved graphics that never fade. The multi-touch display is armored with a 1.8mm chemically strengthened Corning® protective glass.

SPECIFICATIONS

Tech Specs

  • 7” display with multi-touch sensors
  • An ever-growing collection of hyper-realistic virtual devices
  • Neural Capture ™
  • Proprietary stainless steel stomp+rotary actuators
  • 4x SHARC+ and 2x ARM Cortex-A5 running at 500MHz each
  • WiFi module for wireless preset sharing, cloud backups, over-the-air firmware updates, and more!
  • Anodized aluminum unibody
  • Use Quad Cortex as a high-fidelity interface, with Cirrus Logic codecs and an ultra-low-latency USB audio transmission.
  • Dual Combo Inputs: TS, TRS, and XLR, variable impedance and level controls, built-in microphone preamps, and phantom power supplies.
  • Dual effects-loops: ideal for embedding external mono, or stereo effects into your signal chain, as well as additional input/output jacks.
  • 1/4” Output jacks: two mono, balanced (TRS) outputs provide pristine sound quality and optimal noise performance.
  • XLR Output jacks: two mono, balanced XLR output jacks.
  • Headphone Output: ideal for quiet practicing.
  • MIDI In, Out/Thru: receive and send MIDI messages to automate switching and control of every parameter in Quad Cortex, as well as controlling other units.
  • Dual Expression Inputs: connect up to two expression pedals. They can be assigned to control wahs, volume, as well as pitch-shifting algorithms.
  • USB: Ultra-low latency audio transmission, firmware updates, MIDI, and more.
  • 11 stainless steel stomp+rotary actuators allow for switching and rotational control (just like the footswitches and knobs you are used to, but unbreakable). All audio connectors are Neutrik®

Dimensions

  • 29 x 19 x 4.9cm

Weight

    • 1.95KG / 4.2lbs
input output diagram

1. Dual Combo Inputs: TS, TRS, and XLR, variable impedance and level controls, built-in microphone preamps, and phantom power supplies.

2. Dual effects-loops: ideal for embedding external mono, or stereo effects into your signal chain, as well as additional input/output jacks.

3. 1/4” Output jacks: two mono, balanced (TRS) outputs provide pristine sound quality and optimal noise performance.

4. XLR Output jacks: two mono, balanced XLR output jacks.

5. Headphone Output: ideal for quiet practicing.

6. MIDI In, Out/Thru: receive and send MIDI messages to automate switching and control of every parameter in Quad Cortex, as well as controlling other units.

7. Dual Expression Inputs: connect up to two expression pedals. They can be assigned to control wahs, volume, as well as pitch-shifting algorithms.

8. USB: Ultra-low latency audio transmission, firmware updates, MIDI, and more.

9. 11 stainless steel stomp+rotary actuators allow for switching and rotational control (just like the footswitches and knobs you are used to, but unbreakable). All audio connectors are Neutrik®

Cortex Cloud

Discover Users, Presets, and Neural Captures via the Cortex Mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

Linking your Neural DSP account to your Quad Cortex allows you to create backups, share content, and download items from other users. It also unlocks the Impulse Response Library, where you can transfer IRs to your Quad Cortex and manage the IRs stored on your account.

Vulgar Display of Power

Quad Cortex is the most powerful floor modeler on the planet. With a total of 6 cores (4x SHARC+ and 2x ARM Cortex-A5 running at 500MHz each), this ludicrous amount of processing capacity provides limitless sound design possibilities.

Want to run four amplifier models, stereo reverbs, and a plethora of other effects simultaneously? Quad Cortex won’t even break a sweat. 

As good as it gets

Quad Cortex packs a vast amount of state-of-the-art emulations of your favorite gear with unprecedented accuracy and unbelievably natural dynamic response.

Quad Cortex bottom view

Neural Capture

Capture, share and download your favorite rigs’ sounds. Equipped with a unique biomimetic AI technology, Quad Cortex can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any physical amplifier, overdrive, and cabinet with unprecedented accuracy.

Unlike any other, the sophisticated neural network algorithm perceives sound akin to human perception, making it the most natural-sounding capture solution on the planet.

Neural is collaborating with some of the best producers and sound designers to provide an ever-growing collection of free rig captures in addition to their full-circuit models.

 Quad Cortex Front View

An ever-expanding collection of guitar and bass algorithms

Cab Block

With over 1000 perfectly captured impulse responses, Quad Cortex ships with one of the most extensive IR collections on the planet – and it is the only of its kind equipped with virtual microphones that can be positioned around the speaker like in a real studio. Third-party IRs are extremely easy to load.

Powerful parametric EQ

Absolute control at your fingertips. Taking full advantage of the 7” multi-touch display, the parametric EQ is intuitive and fun to use.

Unparalleled Intuitiveness & Flexibility

Nueral DSP figured out a better way to do modelers.

Display

With its massive 7” multi-touch display, Quad Cortex is unbelievably easy to use. Effortlessly create even the most complex signal paths.

Drag-and-drop

Drag-and-drop blocks to change the order or routing in seconds.

Inputs & Outputs

Visualize and control the settings of inputs and outputs with one swipe.

Switching Modes

Switching modes couldn’t be easier, providing easy access to features and switch customization.

Stomp Mode

Assign and activate any block in a rig to a footswitch like you would with an analog pedalboard.

Scene Mode

Select any footswitch to instantly activate and control the settings of any number of blocks within a rig.

Preset Mode

Instant access to 8 virtual rigs.

Unbelievably Compact

Using advanced mechanical design and manufacturing techniques, Neural managed to not only build the most powerful floor modeler/multi-effects processor on the planet, they also managed to pack it all in an extremely compact format.

 quad cortex image

Dimensions

29 x 19 x 4.9cm

Weight

1.95KG / 4.2lbs

Components

Quad Cortex comes in a gorgeous anodized aluminum unibody, with laser engraved graphics that never fade. The multi-touch display is armored with a 1.8mm chemically strengthened Corning® protective glass.

SPECIFICATIONS

Tech Specs

  • 7” display with multi-touch sensors
  • An ever-growing collection of hyper-realistic virtual devices
  • Neural Capture ™
  • Proprietary stainless steel stomp+rotary actuators
  • 4x SHARC+ and 2x ARM Cortex-A5 running at 500MHz each
  • WiFi module for wireless preset sharing, cloud backups, over-the-air firmware updates, and more!
  • Anodized aluminum unibody
  • Use Quad Cortex as a high-fidelity interface, with Cirrus Logic codecs and an ultra-low-latency USB audio transmission.
  • Dual Combo Inputs: TS, TRS, and XLR, variable impedance and level controls, built-in microphone preamps, and phantom power supplies.
  • Dual effects-loops: ideal for embedding external mono, or stereo effects into your signal chain, as well as additional input/output jacks.
  • 1/4” Output jacks: two mono, balanced (TRS) outputs provide pristine sound quality and optimal noise performance.
  • XLR Output jacks: two mono, balanced XLR output jacks.
  • Headphone Output: ideal for quiet practicing.
  • MIDI In, Out/Thru: receive and send MIDI messages to automate switching and control of every parameter in Quad Cortex, as well as controlling other units.
  • Dual Expression Inputs: connect up to two expression pedals. They can be assigned to control wahs, volume, as well as pitch-shifting algorithms.
  • USB: Ultra-low latency audio transmission, firmware updates, MIDI, and more.
  • 11 stainless steel stomp+rotary actuators allow for switching and rotational control (just like the footswitches and knobs you are used to, but unbreakable). All audio connectors are Neutrik®

Dimensions

  • 29 x 19 x 4.9cm

Weight

    • 1.95KG / 4.2lbs
input output diagram

1. Dual Combo Inputs: TS, TRS, and XLR, variable impedance and level controls, built-in microphone preamps, and phantom power supplies.

2. Dual effects-loops: ideal for embedding external mono, or stereo effects into your signal chain, as well as additional input/output jacks.

3. 1/4” Output jacks: two mono, balanced (TRS) outputs provide pristine sound quality and optimal noise performance.

4. XLR Output jacks: two mono, balanced XLR output jacks.

5. Headphone Output: ideal for quiet practicing.

6. MIDI In, Out/Thru: receive and send MIDI messages to automate switching and control of every parameter in Quad Cortex, as well as controlling other units.

7. Dual Expression Inputs: connect up to two expression pedals. They can be assigned to control wahs, volume, as well as pitch-shifting algorithms.

8. USB: Ultra-low latency audio transmission, firmware updates, MIDI, and more.

9. 11 stainless steel stomp+rotary actuators allow for switching and rotational control (just like the footswitches and knobs you are used to, but unbreakable). All audio connectors are Neutrik®

Cortex Cloud

Discover Users, Presets, and Neural Captures via the Cortex Mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

Linking your Neural DSP account to your Quad Cortex allows you to create backups, share content, and download items from other users. It also unlocks the Impulse Response Library, where you can transfer IRs to your Quad Cortex and manage the IRs stored on your account.

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  • Some restrictions apply. For in-stock & available items only.
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  • You understand and accept the risk and responsibility of your package once it is delivered.
  • Large items, overweight items may incur additional charges.
  • Certain delivery zones and homes with access issues may incur additional charges or may not qualify for delivery.
  • If the last inventory unit is located at either our Santa Rosa or San Rafael store locations, there may be a delivery delay that may take an additional business day to have it transferred to the store closest to you.

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    CPS Extended Warranty

    Warranty Information

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    • Up to 5 Years of Total Coverage

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    Warranty FAQ

    DO I NEED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY?

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    CPS provides top notch warranty protection for your purchases to ensure life and longevity. This means that they care about you and your product long after your purchase has been made. This warranty offers reliable, hassle-free, comprehensive parts and labor protection for your product.

    You Need to Prepare for These Issues Today

    Bananas is an Authorized Consumer Priority Service Dealer. This means that they care about you and your products long after the purchase date. You can easily extend your manufacturer's warranty for a possible total of 5 years from the date of purchase.

    CPS Warranties Offer Reliable Protection for Your Product

    By purchasing a CPS accidental damage plan, you’re guaranteed years of worry free operation from your new product.

    Is a CPS Warranty just an extension of the existing manufacturer’s warranty?

    Actually, it’s an upgrade to your existing manufacturer’s warranty. A CPS Warranty offers benefits that aren’t offered by manufacturers like accidental damage & free shipping to and from the repair facility.

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    A Replacement Plan is available for products under $150. If the product fails, you will receive a replacement through Bananas.

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