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  • Page 1 Quad Cortex User Manual 1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using external gear (FX loop) ....59 What is Quad Cortex? ......4 Stereo cab setup .
  • Page 3 Welcome to Quad Cortex Welcome to Quad Cortex When we started Quad Cortex, we had no idea what we were getting into. Naïvete can be a bad thing. It took more time, effort, and resources than we could have ever imagined. It forced us to level up at a dizzying pace and to overcome countless challenges.

  • Page 4: Welcome To Quad Cortex               3

    What is Quad Cortex? 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) of dedicated DSP, this ludicrous amount of processing capacity provides limitless sound design possibilities.

  • Page 5: Overview                            5

    Overview Overview Quad Cortex weighs 1.95kg / 4.2lbs and its dimensions are 29 x 19 x 4.9cm.

  • Page 6: Top View

    Overview Top View Top View Dimensions: 29 x 19cm / 11.4” x 7.4” Power Button 7” display Volume Wheel 11 stainless steel stomp + rotary actuators 19cm Chassis made of anodized aluminum Rear View Dimensions: 29 x 4.9cm / 11.4” x 1.9” Dual Combo Inputs: TS, TRS, and XLR 29cm...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Quad Cortex            7

    Setting up your Quad Cortex Setting up your Quad Cortex...

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    Setting up your Quad Cortex Quick Start Turning on your Quad Cortex To turn the Quad Cortex on, connect the power cable to the input on the back and wait for it to power up. Connecting your gear Before connecting your instrument, make sure the volume wheel is If you’re not sure about the...
  • Page 9 Setting up your Quad Cortex Tuner Done FREQ [Hz] INPUT Input 1 Frequency Selector (Hz): Modifies the tuner reference (440Hz by default). Input Selector: Determines which input the tuner will listen to (Input 1 by default). Tap Tempo Double-press the bottom-right footswitch to engage the Tap Tempo feature.

  • Page 10: The Grid

    Gestures and Commands To turn Quad Cortex off, press the capacitive power button and select You can also remove the power SHUT DOWN cable from the back of Quad Cortex.
  • Page 11 Setting up your Quad Cortex Tap on an empty space in The Grid to create a new Virtual Device Block. Tap on a block to access its parameters. You can either use the touch controls on the screen or the rotary actuators to modify the parameters.
  • Page 12 REBOOT STANDBY CANCEL: Tap to close the Power Functions window. SHUT DOWN: Quad Cortex will shut down. If you want to turn Quad Cortex on again, press the power button. REBOOT: Quad Cortex will reboot. Note that any unsaved changes will be lost if you change the power state.

  • Page 13: Settings Menu

    Quad Cortex operates on the 2.4GHz Contact Us band. Device Options: • Device updates: Here you can update your Quad Cortex to the latest version of CorOS. The installation requires restarting Quad Cortex to complete. • Disk Space: Available storage space.

  • Page 14: Neural Dsp Account

    Setting up your Quad Cortex Neural DSP account You can log in to your Neural DSP account on your Quad Cortex. Linking Quad Cortex with your account Tap the Main Menu on The Grid. Go to Settings, My Account, and LOGIN tap the LOGIN button.
  • Page 15 The Volume Wheel controls the output level, and it affects all the outputs. The I/O Settings output controls allow you to control the levels of each output independently. OUT1/OUT2: XLR outputs that allow you to connect Quad Cortex to stereo monitors, FRFR cabinets, PA systems, and more. •...
  • Page 16 LIMITER [dB]: Gain reduction meter. Allows you to bring up the level without allowing the peaks to clip the output. OUT3/OUT4: TRS outputs that allow you to connect Quad Cortex to stereo monitors, FRFR cabinets, PA systems, and more. •...

  • Page 17: Cpu Monitor

    Quad Cortex is a DSP (Digital Signal Processing) unit. Different virtual device blocks require more DSP power than others. To get the most out of Quad Cortex, it is important to understand the following: • The number of device blocks in a Preset has a great impact on CPU usage.

  • Page 18: Presets

    Presets allow you to create and save custom rigs/signal chains for later use by using device blocks. Quad Cortex Presets are organized in to Setlists, which can contain 32 banks of 8 Presets (256 in total). You can create up to 10...

  • Page 19: Working On The Grid

    Presets Working on The Grid Mode Selector Main Menu Save button Current Scene Bank/Slot Preset name Undo/Redo Unsaved PRESET Input Empty block Splitter/Mixer Output Blocks space empty space Blocks The Grid has four rows of eight device block spaces. Almost all the items on the screen can be controlled by using gestures, rotary actuators, or dedicated commands.
  • Page 20 Presets Build a virtual rig from left to right. While it’s important to remember how you might approach building a signal chain with analog components, dragging-and-dropping a block after you’ve added it to The Grid is effortless. If you add an amp and cab first but need to add an overdrive pedal in front after, repositioning everything is as simple as dragging- and-dropping the blocks into the order you require.
  • Page 21 Presets When a block menu is open, you can tap the contextual menu Change Device button to reveal further options. Reset to default Change Device: Opens the Virtual Devices Library. Once • Set parameters as default you tap a device, it changes immediately so you can audition it without leaving the Virtual Devices Library.

  • Page 22: Clipping Alert

    Presets Clipping Alert In order to keep your signal flow safe, input and output blocks will turn if their selected I/O are clipping the signal. 1 Clipping PRESET Send Send In this particular case, both input IN 1 and output SEND 1 are clipping.
  • Page 23 Presets Here you can find all the files you have stored on your Quad Cortex and in Cortex Cloud. Presets, Neural Captures, and Impulse Responses are available here. Each type of file can be stored in 32 banks of 8 items (256 items per file type).

  • Page 24: Saving Presets

    Presets Saving Presets Unsaved* PRESET If a Preset has unsaved changes, the Preset name will be written in Italic*. Tap the “Save” button in the top-right corner to save your changes and overwrite the existing Preset immediately. You can also use the Main Menu at the top-right and tap “Save as...”...

  • Page 25: Setlists

    Presets Setlists Setlists are Quad Cortex’s way of making Presets incredibly easy to use and navigate. A Setlist can contain 32 banks of 8 Presets, and you can create up to 10 Setlists. This feature allows you to categorize your Presets by...

  • Page 26: Delete, Edit, Cut, Copy

    Presets Delete, Edit, Cut, Copy Open the Directory and tap a bank to reveal its Presets. Directory Search New Setlist Done BANK 6A Whatup Recent My Presets 6B Preset 2 Favourites 6C Best Machine Riff New Setlist 6C Best Machine Riff 6C Best Machine Riff DEVICE DIRECTORIES 6D Echo Laser...

  • Page 27: Assigning Expression Pedals

    Presets Assigning Expression Pedals You can assign an expression pedal to any device (including Splitters, Mixers, and Lane Output Control parameters), and it can control multiple parameters simultaneously. Change Device Guitar Amp EV101III Red Bypass Done Reset to default GAIN BASS TREBLE MASTER...

  • Page 28: Splitters And Mixers

    Presets Splitters and Mixers Splitters and Mixers allow you to split your signal chain to route your signal to multiple outputs or add more virtual device blocks to The Grid. Tap and hold an empty space on The Grid in order to create a Splitter/Mixer path that splits the Row in two.
  • Page 29 Presets Putting them in place Drag-and-drop the icons to split and mix the signal at your desired points. This action will modify the chain shape. Parameters Once you tap on either the Splitter or Mixer icons, you gain access to their parameters. Quick splits We have designed four shortcuts for the most common path types.
  • Page 30 Presets Splitter Stereo Switch This switch determines the Splitter behavior while using stereo sources like Input 1/2, Return 1/2, USB input 5/6 and USB input 7/8. • Split Mode: Sends the right input (Input 2, Return 2, USB input 6 or 8) to the Splitter/Mixer path. •...
  • Page 31 Presets Dual-row workflow Up to two Splitter/Mixer paths can be created in a single Preset. Take a look at the following example: Send Send This could be a Preset for Vocals (Rows 1-2) and a Guitar+Cab Bypass (Rows 3-4). Vocal chain: •...
  • Page 32 Presets 4-Row workflow Splitter/Mixer paths can be created between Rows 1 and 2 and between Rows 3 and 4 exclusively. However, if you need to use all available rows for a huge chain, check the following example: Prev Prev • This giant Preset includes almost all types of device blocks.

  • Page 33: Using External Ir Files

    Presets Using External IR files Using your own IR files is also possible on Quad Cortex. Tap on a cab block to open its parameters. For more details on how to Guitar Cab 212 Cali Recto V30 98 Bypass Done...

  • Page 34: Device Blocks Parameters

    Presets Device Blocks Parameters Quad Cortex features multiple device block types, each of them with their own parameters and dedicated controls. Amp Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Controls the amount of gain in the preamp section. GAIN Controls the amount of volume in the preamp section.
  • Page 35 Presets Cab Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Tap to navigate through the different impulses. NAVIGATION ARROWS Tap the impulse name to reveal the drop-down menu for IMPULSE SELECTOR BOX selecting factory impulses and loading your own IR files. Enables or disables the respective IR loader section. POWER BUTTON Controls where the microphone is, from the center of the cone to the edge of the cone (automatically disabled when using...
  • Page 36 Presets EQ Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Controls the gain of the selected band. GAIN Sets the frequency of the selected band. FREQ Attenuate or boost a very narrow or wide range of frequencies within a single band. Toggles the band on/off (8 bands available). + / - Tap them to highlight the band circles accordingly.
  • Page 37 Presets Common FX Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Controls the gain value of the selected device. GAIN Controls the drive value of the selected device. DRIVE / OVERDRIVE Controls the treble frequencies. This parameter can let all the treble frequencies through or cuts a large amount of treble and TONE some high mids.

  • Page 38: Modes

    Modes Modes Quad Cortex features three modes to give ultimate control over features and footswitch customization, Stomp Mode, Scene Mode, and Preset Mode. You will have access to further customization options depending on the mode you select.

  • Page 39: Switching Modes

    Modes Switching Modes You can switch between modes by tapping the name of the mode currently active at the top-right of The Grid, or by pressing the furthest-right footswitches on the bottom two rows together. 4 Caveman3 PRESET Preset Mode PRESET Preset Mode enables you to have eight completely different rigs.

  • Page 40: Scene Mode

    Modes Scene Mode SCENE Scene Mode allows you to control the settings of any number of blocks in a rig. Press the footswitches to navigate through the different Scenes. You can see the currently active Scene as a letter block in the upper-right corner.

  • Page 41: Copy & Paste Scenes

    Modes In the first example, Scene A (Footswitch A) bypasses the compressor, drive, and reverb blocks for a dry rhythm tone. Scene B (Footswitch B) toggles the compressor and drive but leaves the reverb pedal bypassed. Scene C (Footswitch C) engages all the blocks in the row for a soaring lead guitar tone.

  • Page 42: Stomp Mode

    Modes Stomp Mode STOMP Stomp Mode allows you to assign any block in a rig to a footswitch, just like you would with an analog pedalboard. In Stomp Mode, blocks get automatically assigned to footswitches in the order they were added to The Grid. Guitar Amp EV101III Red Assigned to D...
  • Page 43 Press the footswitches to engage or disengage the blocks. * Letter-circles are not part of the actual Quad Cortex display. Footswitch LEDs Once a block is assigned to a footswitch, the LED will illuminate corresponding to the color of the assigned block.

  • Page 44: Gig View

    Modes Gig View Gig View allows you to visualize what the footswitches are assigned to instantly. This visualiation utilizes the entire screen. Access Gig View by swiping up from the bottom of The Grid. While in Gig view, tap the Mode name at the top-right corner or press the furthest-right footswitches on the bottom two...

  • Page 45: Setup Examples

    Setup Examples Setup Examples This section provides an overview of various ways to use Quad Cortex. These diagrams and Preset examples represent just a few of the many ways to use the unit.

  • Page 46: Basic Routing

    Setup Examples Basic Routing Quad Cortex offers multiple routing options, which can be configured through the I/O Settings screen. Most signals will begin with an instrument. By default, In 1 and Out 1/2 will be set as the input and output blocks. You can use this routing as a multi-purpose set up to monitor your signal while you’re playing.

  • Page 47: Frfr/Direct

    Setup Examples FRFR/Direct This type of setup is common for live applications, without needing to disable any device on the signal chain due to using a flat response system. You can use the same I/O setup to connect to an audio interface.
  • Page 48 Setup Examples I/O Setup #2 EXP 2 OUT 4/R RET 2 SEND 2 OUT 2 OUT 1 IN 1 EXP 1 MIDI MIDI OUT 2 OUT 1 CAPTURE OUT 3/L RET 1 SEND 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2/R IN 1/L...

  • Page 49: Frfr Monitor + Frfr To Front-Of-House

    Setup Examples FRFR Monitor + FRFR to Front-of-House This method is used to send a “copy” of the stereo signal to a mixing console or another monitoring system. 1. Connect your instrument to Input 1. 2. Connect OUT1/L and OUT2/R to an FRFR system. Why use an A/B Splitter? 3.
  • Page 50 Setup Examples Preset Grid #1 1 Live Preset PRESET Preset Grid #2 A simpler version of this setup is made by using only mono signals through outputs 1 and 2: 1. Connect your instrument to Input 1. 2. Connect OUT1/L to the primary FRFR system and the OUT2/R to the other system/mixing console.

  • Page 51: Combo Amplifier

    Quad Cortex as you will use a real cabinet. 1. Connect your instrument to Input 1. 2. Use a 1/4” TS cable to connect Quad Cortex (OUT3/L) to the amplifier’s input. 3. Don’t add a Cab block in your Preset. If the Preset includes a Cab block, bypass it.

  • Page 52: Power Amp & Cab + Frfr/Direct

    This method is used to maintain a full signal chain that can be sent to a flat response system while sending a parallel signal to a cabinet with the cab device bypassed on Quad Cortex. 1. Connect your instrument to Input 1.

  • Page 53: Four Cable Method (4Cm)

    The four cable method allows you to use effects in different stages of the signal chain (pre and post) in conjunction with an amplifier and cabinet. The Quad Cortex will be used as an effects processor, therefore the Presets created for this purpose don’t need amp or cab device blocks.
  • Page 54 Setup Examples I/O Setup EXP 2 OUT 4/R RET 2 SEND 2 EXP 1 MIDI MIDI OUT 2 OUT 1 CAPTURE OUT 3/L OUT 3 RET 1 RET 1 SEND 1 SEND 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 1 SEND Preset Grid #1 1 4CM Preset PRESET...

  • Page 55: Seven Cable Method (7Cm)

    5. Add post effects after the FX blocks. Set the outputs of each row to Output 3 and 4 respectively. 6. Connect a cable from Send 1 of the Quad Cortex to the instrument input on the first amp. Connect another cable from Send 2 of the Quad Cortex to the instrument input on the second amp.
  • Page 56 Setup Examples I/O Setup SEND EXP 2 OUT 4/R OUT 4 RET 2 RET 2 SEND 2 SEND 2 EXP 1 MIDI MIDI OUT 2 OUT 1 CAPTURE OUT 3/L OUT 3 RET 1 RET 1 SEND 1 SEND 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 1...

  • Page 57: As Fx Loop Only

    Input 1 on Quad Cortex. 3. On The Grid, add all the post effects you want to the first row and set the output to OUT3/L. 4. Connect the OUT3/L on the Quad Cortex to the Return of the amp’s FX Loop. I/O Setup...

  • Page 58: As Fx Processor (Pre Only)

    1. Connect your instrument to Input 1 on the Quad Cortex. 2. Place all the pre effects blocks you want on the first row of The Grid, and set the output to OUT3/L. 3. Connect the OUT3/L on the Quad Cortex to the input of your amplifier. I/O Setup...

  • Page 59: Using External Gear (Fx Loop)

    (set to FX Loop 1) where you want to insert the external effects. Make sure the Mix parameter is set to 100%. 3. Connect a cable from Send 1 on the Quad Cortex to the external effects. 4. From the output of the external effects, connect a cable to Return 1 on the Quad Cortex.

  • Page 60: Stereo Cab Setup

    Setup Examples Stereo cab setup You can use two different cabinets and assign them separate outputs on Quad Cortex. Use the balance Splitter (0.50 value) to match the output volume on both cabs. I/O Setup EXP 2 OUT 4/R RET 2...

  • Page 61: Guitar And Vocals

    Setup Examples Guitar and vocals You can use Quad Cortex to process guitars and vocals separately. This example shows each row going through a mono output, however, you can assign stereo outputs for both rows. I/O Setup EXP 2 OUT 4/R...

  • Page 62: Two Guitars And Bass

    Setup Examples Two guitars and bass To process more than two instruments, you will need to use the Returns as instrument inputs. I/O Setup EXP 2 OUT 4/R RET 2 SEND 2 OUT 2 OUT 1 OUT 3/L RET 1 IN 2 IN 1 EXP 1...
  • Page 63 Setup Examples In this example, the bass is connected to the Return 1 input. Each row uses a separate output. Preset Grid 1 Guitars Bass PRESET...

  • Page 64: Neural Capture

    Neural Capture Neural Capture Neural Capture is Quad Cortex’s flagship feature. Built using our proprietary biomimetic AI, it can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any physical amplifier, cabinet, and overdrive pedal with unprecedented accuracy. To create a Neural Capture you need to be able to mic up a...

  • Page 65: Creating A New Neural Capture

    Creating a new Neural Capture Beast lead Preset MIDI out STOMP Add to favorites Delete preset QUAD CORTEX New Neural Capture Tempo CPU monitor Settings Start by taping the Main Menu at the top-right corner of The Grid, then tap “New Neural Capture”...
  • Page 66 Neural Capture 2. Connect your headphones and/or use your XLR outputs for monitoring. EXP 2 OUT 4/R RET 2 SEND 2 EXP 1 MIDI MIDI OUT 2 OUT 1 CAPTURE OUT 3/L RET 1 SEND 1 IN 2 IN 1 RET 1 OUT 2 OUT 1...
  • Page 67 MONITORS OR HEADPHONES EXP 2 OUT 4/R RET 2 SEND 2 You can also Capture isolated overdrive/distortion pedals without using an amplifier. Connect them to Quad Cortex INPUT 1 using a TS cable. EXP 1 MIDI MIDI OUT 2 OUT 1 CAPTURE...
  • Page 68 ● Please verify your Quad Cortex is properly connected to the target device. ● Reduce levels if any of the meters detect clipping. ● The IN 1 GROUND LIFT can mitigate noise caused by ground loops between Quad Cortex and the target device.
  • Page 69 Neural Capture • INST LEVEL METER: Input signal meter. • IN 1 LEVEL METER: Input signal meter. • HEADPHONE LEVEL KNOB: Sets the output level of the headphones. • AUTO-SET BUTTON: Sets the IN 1 level automatically. Play your instrument until the IN 1 knob stops moving. Tap the Start Capture button to begin.
  • Page 70 Testing a Neural Capture After the Capture process, your Neural Capture will be ready for testing. Neural Capture Cancel Your Neural Capture is ready. Switch between the reference and Quad Cortex using the buttons below. START FROM SCRATCH SAVE LEVEL CORTEX 0.00...

  • Page 71: Using A Neural Capture

    Neural Capture Using a Neural Capture Captures can be used by loading a Neural Capture block on The Grid. Tap an empty space on The Grid and select “Neural Capture” in the Device Category list. MY CAPTURES 1 LX65 57 Axis 2 LX65 57 Clean 3 FN 2187 4 OD MAX Settings...

  • Page 72: Computer Integration

    Quad Cortex can function as an audio interface by connecting it to your computer via USB. For USB audio operation on Windows® computers, it is necessary to download and install the Quad Cortex ASIO® driver from our website. There is no driver installation necessary for Mac® computers.

  • Page 73: Usb Audio

    Quad Cortex to your computer. macOS® setup • After connecting Quad Cortex to your Mac®, you are able to use For advanced settings, open the Audio MIDI Setup app from the it as a device for sound input and output.
  • Page 74 Computer Integration I/O Schematic Quad Cortex features 16 USB channels (8in/8out). Each channel is mapped to a specific source or Quad Cortex’s audio connector. Details below: HOST USB QUAD CORTEX DESCRIPTION CHANNEL USB CHANNEL DI signal from analog Inputs 1/2 to host...
  • Page 75 Routing: Preset Grid 8 Dart Shifter PRESET The instrument is connected to Quad Cortex’s INPUT 1 and it’s being monitored by headphones only. Quad Cortex is connected to the laptop through USB. • Open your DAW and choose Quad Cortex as main audio device.
  • Page 76 D.I. Recording and Re-Amplification Quad Cortex allows processing the D.I. track later with, for example, Neural DSP plug-ins and/or re-amplify the D.I. track through an amp or back through the Quad Cortex unit again. Routing: Preset Grid #1 8 Dart Shifter PRESET The instrument is connected to Quad Cortex’s INPUT 1 and it’s...
  • Page 77 Choose USB 5 as an input block in The Grid. • Press PLAY in your DAW. Quad Cortex will receive the signal coming from the track. All the device blocks placed in the row will affect the signal. Recording the re-amped signal in your DAW is also possible.

  • Page 78: Midi

    MIDI MIDI Quad Cortex is capable of sending and receiving MIDI messages over USB in the same way as via its MIDI Din connectors. IMPORTANT: For USB MIDI operation on Windows® computers, it is necessary to download and install the Quad Cortex ASIO®...

  • Page 79: Midi Settings Menu

    MIDI OVER USB SWITCH: Enables or disables MIDI over USB. The default value is ON. Preset MIDI Out Settings Quad Cortex is capable of sending MIDI messages to external devices. Those messages can be mapped and modified in the Preset MIDI Out settings menu.
  • Page 80 MIDI Preset MIDI Out settings Clear all Done EXP 1 EXP 2 ON PRESET LOAD MESSAGE TYPE None • ON PRESET LOAD MESSAGE: Set up to 12 MIDI commands that will be sent once you load the current Preset. • A-H FOOTSWITCHES: Tapping them will allow you to modify the type (CC/CC Toggle/PC), channel, command number, and value (0 - 127) of the message assigned to each footswitch.

  • Page 81: Incoming Midi

    However, any outgoing “ON PRESET LOAD” MIDI messages will be sent in PRESET mode. Incoming MIDI Quad Cortex can receive CC and PC messages via MIDI DIN or USB. You can use external devices to change Presets and for other features.
  • Page 82 MIDI Example #1 If you want to load Preset 130 (17B) in Setlist 5, then you would send the following PC message to the unit:MIDI Channel 1, CC#0 value 1, CC#32 value 5, Program #1 Example #2 If you want to load Preset 68 (9D) in Setlist 9, then you would send the following PC message to the unit:MIDI Channel 1, CC#0 value 1, CC#32 value 9, Program #67 Important: The last CC#0 value # is remembered until you change...

  • Page 83: Incoming Midi Reserved Cc List

    MIDI Incoming MIDI Reserved CC List Quad Cortex has reserved specific MIDI CC messages for global functions. CC# 0 Value 0: Preset group 0-127 Bank (MSB) CC# 0 Value 1: Preset group 128-256 CC# 1 Value 0-127 Expression pedal 1...

  • Page 84: Cortex Cloud

    Cortex Cloud Cortex Cloud Once you log in to your Neural DSP account, your Quad Cortex is ready to create Cloud Backups and share Presets, Neural Captures, and Impulse Responses.

  • Page 85: Cloud Backups

    Quad Cortex, including Presets, Neural Captures, and Impulse Responses. Link your account First, link your Quad Cortex with your Neural DSP account. Go to the dropdown menu, tap on Settings and check the “My Account” section. Linking your Neural DSP account...

  • Page 86: Adding Friends

    Friends PRESETS NEURAL CAPTURES lists. 4. You can share your items with a friend via Quad Cortex or Cortex Cloud, even if your items are private. Bass GED2121 5. Shared items will be available for download...

  • Page 87: Downloading Items From Other Users

    Nov 30, 2020 Genre Alternative Directory Search Refresh Done CLOUD DIRECTORIES Dougs 2010 Rig Share Download Presets Created by Neural DSP Preset name Share Download Neural Captures Created by Username Well_crafted one Share Download Impulse Responses Created by Username Clean_or_not...

  • Page 88: Uploading Impulse Responses

    Cortex Cloud Uploading Impulse Responses To add IRs to your Quad Cortex, you need to access Cortex Cloud Neural DSP Login page here. via a web browser. 1. Login to Cortex Cloud on a computer. Switch to Cortex Cloud found in 2.

  • Page 89: Importing Impulse Responses

    Cortex Cloud Importing Impulse Responses For more details how to use imporeted Impulse Responses, 1. On your Quad Cortex, open the Directory and navigate to the check the section Using External files. Impulse Responses folder beneath Cloud Directories. 2. Tap the Store button on the IRs you’d like to use, or tap the Download all button at the top to download all available IRs to your Quad Cortex.

  • Page 90: Sharing Presets Or Neural Captures With A Friend

    Cortex Cloud Sharing Presets or Neural Captures with a friend To share a Preset or Neural Capture, you first have to upload it to Cortex Cloud. Once uploaded, navigate to the Presets or Neural Captures folder in the Cloud Directories and tap “Share” next to the item you would like to share.

  • Page 91: Making Presets Or Neural Captures Available To The Public

    Cortex Cloud Making Presets or Neural Captures available to the public Your Preset or Neural Capture has to be uploaded to Cortex Cloud first. If you want your items to be easy to find, make sure to add tags. Adding a short description is ideal! Using Cortex Mobile 1.

  • Page 92: Virtual Device List

    Virtual Device List All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Neural DSP. These product names, descriptions, and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Quad Cortex’s sound model development.
  • Page 93 Virtual Device List • D-Cell H4 Ch3 ( Diezel ® VH4® ) • D-Cell H4 Ch4 ( Diezel ® VH4® ) • EV101 III Blue ( EVH ® 5150 III® 100S® EL34 ) • EV101 III Red ( EVH ® 5150 III® 100S® EL34 ) •...
  • Page 94 Virtual Device List Guitar Overdrive • Brit Blues ( Marshall ® BluesBreaker® ) • Brit Governor ( Marshall ® Guv’nor® ) • Chief BD2 ( BOSS ® BD-2® ) • Chief DS1 ( BOSS ® DS-1® ) • Chief MT ( BOSS ®...
  • Page 95 Virtual Device List Filter • Env. Filter • Foog (Moog® Moogerfooger® MF-101) • Love Meat (Lovetone® Meatball®) Pitch • Pitch Shifter • Poly Octaver (Electro-Harmonix® POG®) • Wham (Whammy®) Modulation • Dual Chorus • Flanger • NuVibes • Phaser • Rotary •...
  • Page 96 Virtual Device List Utility • Adaptive Gate • Gain • Simple Gate • Utility Gate Cabs IRs by Adam “Nolly” Getgood • 115 Amped VT Modern (Ampeg® SVT® 115HE®) • 810 Amped VT Aln 70s (Ampeg® SVT® 810® with custom Eminence®...
  • Page 97 Virtual Device List • 210 US TRMLX Oxf ‚63 ( Fender ® Tremolux® with Oxford® Alnico drivers ) • 112 US DLX Black C12K 00s ( Fender ® Deluxe® “Blackface” with Jensen® C12K drivers ) • 112 US DLX Tweed WGS-Q 10s ( Fender ®...

  • Page 98: FAQ

    Can I load Neural DSP plugins on my Quad Cortex unit? You are able to log in to your Neural DSP account on your Quad Cortex. Doing so will give it access to your account billing history and make the plugins you have purchased available.
  • Page 99 Cortex with an FRFR device is the best way to take full advantage of the tonal capabilities without introducing undesired tone coloration. If you want to use Quad Cortex with a tube or solid-state amp, we recommend trying the 4 Cable Method. Do the inputs support a variety of powered instruments? Yes.
  • Page 100 Can I load third party or my own custom Impulse Responses? Yes. Impulse Responses can be uploaded via Cortex Cloud and downloaded on your Quad Cortex. What do MSB and LSB mean? They mean Most Significant Byte and Least Significant Byte.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Mic/Inst Inputs 1-2 • Connectors: (2) XLR-F + ¼” TS with Ground Lift • TS Impedance: 10KΩ - 10MΩ • XLR Impedance: 9.4K Ω • Max Input Gain: +60 dB Return Inputs 1-2 • Connectors: (2) ¼” TRS with Ground Lift •...
  • Page 102 Specifications Expression Pedal Inputs • Connectors: (2) ¼” TRS MIDI Ports • Input Connector: 5-pin DIN + USB MIDI Input • Output Connector: 5-pin DIN + USB MIDI Input USB Audio • Format: USB Audio Class 2.0 Compliant • Channels: 16 (8in/8out, each mapped to a specific source or connector) •...
  • Page 103 (your question might have been asked before) and our contact email support@ neuraldsp.com. Please be sure to contact this email only for support purposes. If you contact some other Neural DSP email, your support will be delayed. CORPORATE CONTACT Neural DSP OY Tehtaankatu 27-29, 00150, Helsinki, Finland ©...
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