The Neural DSP Nano Cortex marks a milestone in amp and effect processing, distilling the industry-leading sound of the Quad Cortex into a pedal that fits in the palm of your hand. Weighing in at under two pounds, this comprehensive guitar and bass processor pedal packs 2GHz of dedicated DSP from its SHARC architecture to provide you with nearly the same studio-level sounds as its larger sibling. Of course, the Nano Cortex also features Neural DSP’s signature Neural Capture technology and an XLR combo jack to create spot-on digital copies of your existing gear — you can also download countless user- and artist-created captures by wirelessly connecting via Bluetooth to the Cortex Cloud app, as the Nano Cortex offers up to 256 Neural Capture slots, 256 Custom IRs slots, and 64 preset slots to swap between. Once you’ve decked your Nano Cortex out with the amps, cabs, and effects of your dreams, the Nano Cortex supplies a straightforward and stompbox-like workflow thanks to its dual encoder footswitches, which can be turned like a knob to navigate 25 Neural Capture slots on the left footswitch and five of your favorite IRs on the right footswitch. Moreover, a quick stomp on these switches gives you access to four full-fledged rig presets with gapless switching. You also get a flexible effects section and tactile knob-per-function global controls. Wrap it all up with USB-C audio interface functionality, an EXP/MIDI input, and enhanced editing/control features via the Cortex Cloud app, and the Nano Cortex represents a truly game-changing revolution in the world of pedal-based processing.
Capture your entire collection
Just like the full-size Quad Cortex, the Nano Cortex boasts Neural DSP’s lauded Neural Capture technology, providing you with the power to create an exacting sonic clone of any amplifier, cabinet, or drive pedal and take it on the road with you. Switch your Nano Cortex to Capture Mode, plug your drive pedal or microphone into the device’s XLR combo jack, set your levels using the handy LED meters, and the Nano Cortex captures every harmonic detail and tonal nuance with immaculate authenticity. You also get a boost switch with +26dB on tap to handle gain-hungry microphones. From start to finish, the process takes a matter of minutes, allowing you to digitize your entire amplifier and effect arsenal and carry it around in one convenient box.
