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Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0

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LA APP DEL CORTEX SE PUEDE DESCARGAR **** TFNO IPHONE?

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Mr. Anderson

March 6, 2025

Yes, the Neural DSP Nano Cortex app can be downloaded on an iPhone. The manual mentions that the Nano Cortex can be connected to an iPhone via a USB-C cable (for iPhone 15 or later) or an Apple Lightning to USB-C Camera Adapter (for iPhone 14 and older). This allows the device to be used with audio apps like GarageBand.

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Page 1 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 Search Welcome to Nano Cortex Neural DSP® Nano Cortex® User Manual [NanOS 1.1.0] https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 1/105...
Page 2: Global Features
Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Global Features Neural Capture, one of the hallmark features of Neural DSP’s hardware, is integrated into Nano Cortex. This proprietary technology can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any physical ampli er, cabinet, or overdrive pedal with unprecedented accuracy.
Page 3: Contact Information
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Contact Information Neural DSP Technologies is happy to provide professional technical support via email to all registered users, absolutely free of charge. Before contacting us, we recommend searching our knowledge base to see if the answer to your question has already been published.
Page 4 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Overview Nano Cortex weighs 620 g / 1.36 lbs and its dimensions are 14.4 x 10.3 x 6.2 cm / 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.4". https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 4/105...
Page 5 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Nano Cortex Dimensions Top View Rear View https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 5/105...
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Page 7 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Quick Start Guide https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 7/105...
Page 8: Power Sources
9-12V DC and at least 600mA, using a standard 2.1/5.5mm DC connector. USB-C: Nano Cortex can also be powered via USB-C (5V-1.5A). Connect the unit to your computer or another USB-C compliant power source with the included USB-C cable.
Page 9 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Turning off your Nano Cortex Disconnect the Nano Cortex from the power source to power off the device. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 9/105...
Page 10 Connect your studio monitors, PA, or FRFR cabinet to OUTPUT 1L and 2R. Additionally, you can connect your Headphones to HP OUTPUT. If your Nano Cortex is part of a bigger pedalboard setup, use INPUT and OUTPUTS 1L/2R to place it wherever you need it in the audio chain.
Page 11: Global Controls
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Global Controls Turn GAIN, BASS, MID, and TREBLE knobs clockwise and counterclockwise to control the Capture parameters. Turn LEVEL to control the master output volume (OUTPUT 1L and 2R). Use the HP OUT knob on the back to control the headphones output volume.
Page 12 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Press Footswitch I to toggle between Presets and IB. Different Presets can be assigned on the Cortex Cloud app. Press Footswitch II to toggle between Presets and IIB. Different Presets can be assigned on the Cortex Cloud app.
Page 13 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Turn Footswitch II clockwise or counterclockwise to navigate IR slots. All the LEDs will turn on when using an IR from the library that is not currently assigned to any slot.
Page 14 Neural Capture is a powerful tool that can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any ampli er, cabinet, or overdrive pedal with unprecedented accuracy and realism. To create a Neural Capture, connect Nano Cortex to an overdrive pedal, a mic’d up cabinet, or an ampli er via a reactive load box.
Page 15: Monitoring Devices
Connect your headphones to HP OUTPUT or your Monitor Speaker to OUTPUT 1L. TARGET DEVICE Connect the Nano Cortex's OUTPUT 2R (CAPTURE OUT) to the target device's input. RETURN TO NANO CORTEX Connect the target device's output to the Nano Cortex's CAPTURE INPUT.
Page 16: Test & Save
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP TEST & SAVE Press Footswitch I to toggle between the Neural Capture and the Target Device. Press SAVE to store the recently created Capture. Choose a BANK, a Capture Slot, and press- and-hold SAVE for 3 seconds to store your Neural Capture.
Page 17 Deeper Preset customization and additional features are available via the Cortex Cloud app. • • • BLUETOOTH PAIRING Open the Cortex Cloud app on your smartphone, access the Devices menu, and tap Add New. Your smartphone will start searching for nearby Nano Cortex units. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 17/105...
Page 18 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Press-and-hold EXIT and CAPTURE for 1 second to put your Nano Cortex into Pairing Mode. The GAIN LED ring will illuminate clockwise and the Footswitch I's LED will blink slowly, indicating that Nano Cortex is in pairing mode.
Page 19: Parameter Lock
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Parameter Lock It's possible to temporarily disable the rotary functionality of knobs and footswitches to avoid unwanted parameter switching when performing. Press-and-hold EXIT for 3 seconds to toggle the Parameter Lock.
Page 20 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP I/O Clipping Alert The GAIN and LEVEL knobs will indicate whenever inputs or outputs are clipping. • • • PERFORMANCE MODE The GAIN Knob will blink 3 times whenever INPUT detects signal clipping.
Page 21: Performance Mode
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Performance Mode Performance Mode Access Performance Mode allows you to play with your instrument and process your signal. Nano Cortex will access Performance Mode automatically after booting up. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 21/105...
Page 22: Signal Path
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Signal Path Nano Cortex processes your signal through a xed audio chain consisting of different slots that can be used separately or combined. 2 Pre-effect slots 1 Neural Capture slot...
Page 23 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Performance Mode Controls GAIN: Sets the amount of gain for the current Neural Capture. BASS: Sets the amount of bass frequencies for the current Neural Capture. MID: Sets the amount of middle frequencies for the current Neural Capture.
Page 24 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Nano Cortex's knobs are surrounded by LED rings, indicating their actual values regardless of the knobs' current positions. By default, the Nano Cortex knobs adjust parameters immediately when turned. If the...
Page 25 Navigate to the last position, where the LEDs are not lit, to bypass the Neural Capture. CORTEX CLOUD LIBRARY In addition to the 25 Factory Neural Captures, Nano Cortex can store up to 256 User Neural Captures that can be managed via the Cortex Cloud app.
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Page 27 Navigate to the last position, where the LEDs are not lit, to bypass the IR Loader. CORTEX CLOUD LIBRARY In addition to the 10 Factory Impulse Responses, Nano Cortex can store up to 256 User Impulse Responses that can be added via the Cortex Cloud website. Uploaded IR les will be stored in the "User Impulse Responses"...
Page 28 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Effects Nano Cortex includes 5 effect slots that can be used separately or combined. • • • EFFECT SLOTS NAVIGATION Press FX to cycle through effects slots. LEDs will blink indicating the slot that is currently selected.
Page 29 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Engaged effect slots will be turned on. currently selected effect slot will blink. Turn the AMOUNT knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change how much of the selected effect is applied.
Page 30 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Switching & Saving Presets By default, Nano Cortex offers quick access to four Presets that can be customized without using the Cortex Cloud app. • • • SWITCHING PRESETS Press Footswitch I to toggle between Presets and IB.
Page 31: Saving Presets
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP SAVING PRESETS Press-and-hold SAVE for 2 seconds to overwrite the current Preset settings. UNSAVED CHANGES The SAVE LED ring will blink slowly whenever the current active Preset has unsaved changes.
Page 32: Capture Volume
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Capture Volume Press-and-hold CAPTURE for 2 seconds to enter Capture Volume Mode. In this mode, the CAPTURE and LEVEL LED rings blink slowly. LEVEL KNOB BEHAVIOR Turn the LEVEL knob to control the output volume of the Capture in the signal chain from -24dB to +12dB (0.0dB by default).
Page 33 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Press-and-hold SAVE for 2 seconds to overwrite the current Preset settings. Press EXIT to deactivate Capture Volume Mode. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 33/105...
Page 34: Tuning Display
Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Tuner Nano Cortex features a chromatic tuner. It works by detecting the note being played and then displaying its pitch deviation on the LED rings. While in Performance Mode, press-and-hold Footswitch II to access the Tuner.
Page 35 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP The crossfade moves towards the left when the note is flat and to the right when it is sharp. When the note is in tune, MID and TREBLE will blink quickly.
Page 36: Capture Mode
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Page 37 Neural Capture is a powerful tool that can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any ampli er, cabinet, or overdrive pedal with unprecedented accuracy and realism. Creating a new Neural Capture is a procedure that can be completed on Nano Cortex without using the Cortex Cloud app.
Page 38 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Capture Mode Access Press CAPTURE to access Capture Mode. In this mode, the CAPTURE LED ring will stay on. Press EXIT to return to Performance Mode. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 38/105...
Page 39: Connection Diagram
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Connection Diagram REFERENCE INSTRUMENT Connect your instrument to INPUT 1. MONITORING DEVICES Connect your headphones to HP OUTPUT or your Monitor Speaker to OUTPUT 1L. TARGET DEVICE https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 39/105...
Page 40 Connect the Nano Cortex's CAPTURE OUT (OUTPUT 2R) to the target device's input. RETURN TO NANO CORTEX OVERDRIVE PEDAL If you are capturing an overdrive pedal, connect its output directly to the Nano Cortex's CAPTURE INPUT. AMP+CAB / COMBO AMP https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK...
Page 41: Setup Review
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Position a microphone in front of the speaker cabinet and connect it to Nano Cortex's CAPTURE INPUT. Nano Cortex's CAPTURE INPUT supports dynamic microphones. Condenser microphones need an external preamp to be powered.
Page 42: Main Controls
Capture Mode will give you access to the calibration settings. Ensure the microphone position (if you are using a microphone in front of a speaker cabinet) and the target device's settings are set as desired, and the GAIN knob on the Nano Cortex is at the minimum position (0%).
Page 43 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP The GAIN LED ring will turn green when the CAPTURE INPUT level is healthy. The GAIN LED ring will turn blue when the CAPTURE INPUT level is too low. Increase the GAIN or turn on the BOOST switch to compensate for the low level.
Page 44 The Nano Cortex will measure the latency of the target device and deliver recorded signals that will be used for modeling. After the sanity check, Nano Cortex will train a neural network to emulate the tone and dynamic response of the target device.
Page 45 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Testing & Saving a Neural Capture Once the Capture is completed, you can A/B compare the Capture and the target device. • • • Neural Capture Testing A/B SWITCHING Press Footswitch I to toggle between the...
Page 46 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Press Footswitch II to bypass the Nano Cortex. • • • Saving a Neural Capture Press SAVE to store the recently created Capture. SAVING DESTINATION The BANK and Capture Slots LEDs will blink indicating that you can select a slot to store your recently created Capture.
Page 47 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP RETURN TO CALIBRATION SETTINGS Press EXIT to return to the calibration settings and start a new Capture process. Press EXIT again to return to Performance Mode. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 47/105...
Page 48 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Cortex Cloud App Cortex Cloud Features Deeper Preset customization and additional features are available via the Cortex Cloud app: Deeper Preset customization Additional Preset slots Additional IR Loader settings Impulse Responses Library...
Page 49: Bluetooth Pairing
Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Bluetooth Pairing BLUETOOTH ACCESS Cortex Cloud uses Bluetooth to pair with your Nano Cortex. First, allow Bluetooth access for the Cortex Cloud app in your smartphone’s settings. • • • PAIRING DEVICES Open the Cortex Cloud app on your smartphone, access the Devices menu, and tap Add New.
Page 50 Go to the Devices menu and tap Add New. Your smartphone will start searching for nearby Nano Cortex units. Press-and-hold EXIT and CAPTURE for 1 second to put your Nano Cortex in Pairing Mode. Once paired, you can rename your Nano Cortex unit for future reference.
Page 51 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP After that, the app will show the current Nano Cortex con guration. During Pairing Mode, press EXIT to return to Performance Mode if you no longer want to pair your device.
Page 52: Devices Screen
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Devices Screen Select the Neural DSP device you are currently using. Cortex Cloud will show only content compatible with your selection: QUAD CORTEX: Cortex Cloud will show Quad Cortex-compatible content, such as Presets, Neural Captures, and Users.
Page 53: Downloading Content
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Downloading Content Ensure you have selected Nano Cortex in the Devices screen. • • • NEURAL CAPTURES Search for Neural Captures via Cortex Cloud. Tap the download button next to the Neural Capture.
Page 54 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Assigning a Neural Capture to an occupied slot will replace the currently assigned Neural Capture. Neural Captures downloaded while Nano Cortex is offline will be stored in the Downloads History under your Pro le. • • •...
Page 55 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Impulse Responses can be added to your Pro le via the Cortex Cloud Website. Go to https://cloud.neuraldsp.com/cloud Access your Pro le on Cortex Cloud. Go to the IMPULSE RESPONSES section.
Page 56 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Tap the button next to the IR les to download them to your Nano Cortex. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 56/105...
Page 57 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Presets Library Nano Cortex can store up to 64 Presets that can be assigned to Footswitch I and II or triggered via MIDI. SHOW ALL PRESETS will display all the Preset slots on a single screen.
Page 58 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Tap the button to the right of any Preset to access its contextual menu: RENAME PRESET: Tap to rename the selected Preset. DELETE PRESET: Tap to delete the selected Preset.
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Page 60 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Neural Capture Library Nano Cortex includes 25 Factory Neural Captures organized in 5 banks. Each bank can store up to 5 Neural Captures. SHOW ALL BANKS will expand all the Capture banks on a single screen.
Page 61 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Swipe horizontally to navigate Capture banks. Tap an inactive Capture slot to activate it. Tap an active Capture slot to access its details screen. Tap the swap button to the right of an active Capture slot to access the Capture Library and replace the currently loaded Neural Capture.
Page 62 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Tap the Bypass button to bypass the Neural Capture module. • • • NEURAL CAPTURE DETAILS SCREEN EXIT: Tap to return to the Capture Library. EDIT: Tap to edit the details of the current Neural Capture. Not available when checking Neural Captures from other users.
Page 63 Neural Capture is, it is given a gain value of 1-10; 1 being a clean 10 and 10 being the most saturated distortion. SEND TO A FRIEND: Tap to send the selected Neural Capture to a friend. DOWNLOAD: Tap to download the current Neural Capture to the Nano Cortex Library. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 63/105...
Page 64 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP IR Loader Library Nano Cortex includes Factory Impulse Responses available via the 5 IR Loader slots. • • • IR LOADER WORKFLOW Tap a disabled IR slot to activate it.
Page 65 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Tap the Bypass button to bypass the IR Loader. • • • IR LOADER PARAMETER SCREEN Microphones and Mic Position modules will not be available in the IR Loader parameter screen layout when using User Impulse Responses.
Page 66 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP MICROPHONES: Factory microphones list. Tap to select a microphone. This module will not be available in the parameter screen layout when using User Impulse Responses. POSITION: Six xed positions for the currently selected microphone. Tap to select a position.
Page 67: Effects Library
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Effects Library Nano Cortex includes 5 effects that can be used separately or combined. • • • EFFECTS LIBRARY WORKFLOW Tap the Bypass button to bypass/engage the current effect. Tap an effect slot to access its parameters screen.
Page 68 A white dot will appear at the top-left corner of an effect slot whenever there are unsaved changes in its parameter screen. Nano Cortex's AMOUNT and FX LEDs will update their values reflecting changes made on the Cortex Cloud app in real time.
Page 69 Tap the contextual menu button at the app's top-right corner, and select Create New Neural Capture to access the 'Connection Diagram' screen. Alternatively, press the CAPTURE button on your Nano Cortex while the Cortex Cloud app is open. The app will automatically skip the 'Connection Diagram' and enter the 'Calibration Settings' screen.
Page 70 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Follow the instructions on the screen. Tap NEXT to navigate through the connection steps. Alternatively, tap SKIP to access the 'Calibration Settings' screen. • • • CALIBRATION SETTINGS SCREEN https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK...
Page 71 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Ensure the target device's settings are set to your liking and the Nano Cortex's GAIN knob is at the minimum position. CAPTURE GAIN: Drag the slider to increase the CAPTURE INPUT gain up to a maximum of +24dB.
Page 72 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP The Nano Cortex will measure the latency of the target device and deliver recorded signals that will be used for modeling. While the Capture is in progress, you can add metadata to your Neural Capture such as Name, Type, Description, and Preferred Instrument.
Page 73 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Once your Neural Capture is saved, tap DONE to exit Capture Mode. Alternatively, tap CREATE ANOTHER CAPTURE to return to the 'Calibration Settings' screen. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 73/105...
Page 74 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Tuner (App) The Nano Cortex is equipped with a chromatic tuner that provides seamless integration with the Cortex Cloud app. Tap the contextual menu button at the app's upper-right corner, and select Tuner.
Page 75 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP TUNING DISPLAY: Displays the note being played and its current pitch. FREQUENCY: Adjust the reference pitch from 400 to 480Hz (440Hz by default). MUTE: Tap to mute/unmute the input signal when the Tuner is opened.
Page 76: Preset Load
Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP USB MIDI Out Nano Cortex can send MIDI messages to external devices via USB-C when pressing footswitches or upon Preset load. Tap the contextual menu button at the app's upper-right corner, and select USB MIDI Out to access the settings.
Page 77 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP EXIT: Tap to exit the USB MIDI Settings screen. CURRENT PRESET: Tap to access the Preset List. Choose a Preset to assign MIDI messages to it. You can assign MIDI messages to multiple Presets.
Page 78 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP FOOTSWITCH: Tap to select a footswitch. The MIDI messages assigned to the selected footswitch will be displayed on the screen. (+): Tap to create a MIDI message. DELETE: Tap to delete a MIDI message.
Page 79 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Incoming MIDI Support Nano Cortex can receive MIDI messages from external devices via USB-C and TRS MIDI Type- To enable incoming MIDI over TRS, tap the contextual menu button at the app's upper-right corner, go to 'Settings', and ensure the EXP/MIDI operation mode is set to MIDI.
Page 80 MIDI in the 'Nano Cortex Settings' screen. Connect the external MIDI device's MIDI OUT to Nano Cortex's EXP/MIDI input by using a TRS MIDI Type-A cable. Set the external MIDI device to send Program Change messages (Program 0 to 63).
Page 81 TRS MIDI TYPE-A SUPPORT The TRS MIDI Type-A connection is the of cial standard adopted by the MIDI Association. Nano Cortex's EXP/MIDI input will be compatible with any TRS MIDI cable that meets the following requirements: TIP: Data line (MIDI Din Pin 5).
Page 82: Expression Pedal Calibration
• • • EXPRESSION PEDAL CALIBRATION To ensure Nano Cortex responds to your expression pedal’s full sweep range, it may be necessary to calibrate it during the rst use via the Settings screen. Place the expression pedal on the surface where it will be used and connect it to the Nano Cortex's EXP/MIDI input using a TRS cable.
Page 83 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Expression pedal calibration settings remain active until a new calibration is performed. • • • EXPRESSION PEDAL ASSIGNMENTS Tap the contextual menu button at the app's upper-right corner and tap Expression Pedal.
Page 84 • • • EXPRESSION PEDAL SUPPORT Nano Cortex is compatible with any expression pedal that meets the following requirements: CONNECTOR: Single TRS expression output. Wah or Volume outputs are not supported. CURVE: Pedals with linear and logarithmic curves will work properly after being calibrated during the rst use.
Page 85 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP TOE-SWITCHES: Optional feature. Latching and Momentary switches are supported. Momentary switches will work only when the Nano Cortex Latching Emulation feature is active. ADDITIONAL CONTROLS: Optional feature. Range control knobs and polarity switches are also supported.
Page 86: Firmware Updates
Nano Cortex's operating system is called NanOS. Keeping NanOS up to date improves the functionality, security, and overall user experience of your Nano Cortex. Ensure that the Nano Cortex is properly paired with your smartphone and that your Internet connection is stable.
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Page 88: Device Settings
Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Device Settings The Settings screen allows you to control most aspects of your Nano Cortex. Tap the contextual menu button at the app's upper-right corner and tap 'Settings' to access the Nano Cortex Settings screen.
Page 89 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Drag the slider to set the LED brightness of your Nano Cortex (60% by default). PRESET OPERATION MODE Enable 4-Preset Mode to assign Presets to both Footswitches I and II (IA, IB, IIA, and IIB).
Page 90 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Tap to toggle the EXP/MIDI Input functionality between MIDI and Expression Pedal. ABOUT Current NanOS version and device serial number. The Nano Cortex serial number is also engraved on the bottom of the device. FACTORY RESET Performing a factory reset will remove all user content from the device.
Page 91: Computer Integration
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Computer Integration Nano Cortex can function as an audio interface by connecting it to your computer via USB. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 91/105...
Page 92: Macos® Setup
Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP USB Audio Setup Nano Cortex can be utilized as a USB 2.0, 24-bit, 48kHz (Fixed), low-latency audio interface for Windows® and Mac® computers. Connect your Nano Cortex to your computer via the USB-C cable included in the box.
Page 93 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP USB Channels Nano Cortex features 7 USB Channels (4IN/3OUT). https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 93/105...
Page 94: Host Monitoring
D.I. and processed signal recording Nano Cortex allows you to record dry and processed signals simultaneously. Connect your instrument to INPUT and ensure Nano Cortex is selected as the default audio interface on your computer. Open your DAW, create a mono audio track, and set its input as Input 1 (Dry input signal).
Page 95 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP You can use any class-compliant USB audio device with an iPhone® or iPad®. Nano Cortex can be connected to those devices via a USB-C cable (iPhone 15 or later). iPhone 14 and older generations will need the Apple® Lightning to USB-C Camera Adapter to recognize Nano Cortex as an external microphone device.
Page 96: Hardware Speci Cations
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Hardware Speci cations https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 96/105...
Page 97 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Factory Content • • • NEURAL CAPTURES BANK 1 (Clean): CA John's Ch1 1 (Mesa Boogie® JP2C® Ch1) Comet 60 5 (Komet® 60) Bogna X100B Ch1 1 (Bogner® Ecstasy 100B® Ch1) Watt Custom Clean 7 (Hermansson Hiwatt®...
Page 98 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP D-Cell H4 Ch3 3 (Diezel® VH4® Ch3) ENG Energy 3 (ENGL® Powerball® Mark I) BANK 4 (High Gain): Bogna X100B Ch3 Lead 18 (Bogner® Ecstasy 100B® Preamp Ch3 Lead) CA Studio+290 2 (Mesa® Boogie® Studio Preamp®) + (Mesa® Boogie® Stereo Simul- Class™2:Ninety™)
Page 99 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP 412 CA Stand OS A V30 ’01 (Mesa® Standard OS Angled with Celestion® Vintage 30 drivers) 412 CA Trad S UKV30 90s (Mesa® Traditional Straight with Celestion® Vintage 30 drivers) 412 Zila Cust V30 ’12 V2 (Zilla®...
Page 100: Factory Reset
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Factory Reset • • • FACTORY RESET PROCESS Press-and-hold EXIT, CAPTURE, and Footswitch II for 2 seconds. The LEDs will light up. GAIN, Footswitch I and II will turn blue.
Page 101 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP While the LEDs are lit, press-and-hold SAVE until the Nano Cortex reboots. All user data will be then removed. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 101/105...
Page 102: Instrument Input
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP I/Os & General Information INSTRUMENT INPUT CONNECTOR: 1/4 TRS-F IMPEDANCE: 1MΩ MAX INPUT LEVEL: +10dBu COMBO CAPTURE INPUT CONNECTOR: XLR-F + 1/4 TRS-F TS IMPEDANCE: 1MΩ XLR IMPEDANCE: 45kΩ MAX INPUT LEVEL:...
Page 103: Usb Audio
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP USB AUDIO FORMAT: USB Audio Class 2.0 Compliant CHANNELS: 7 (4IN/3OUT) AUDIO CLOCK: 48 kHz (FIXED) GENERAL FINISH: Anodized aluminum unibody CONTROLS: 2 Stainless Steel Stomp + Rotary Footswitches 7 Knobs...
Page 104: Knowledge Base
09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP PLUGINS SUPPORT Downloads CAREERS Archetype: Gojira X Morgan Amps Suite NEWS Archetype: Plini X KNOWLEDGE BASE Archetype: Mateus Asato Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite Tone King Imperial MKII Archetype: Petrucci...
Page 105 09.10.2024, 12:56 Nano Cortex® User Manual 1.1.0 - Neural DSP Hardware Warranty Policy Neural DSP®, Neural Capture®, Capture®, Quad Cortex®, Archetype®, Algorithmically Perfect®, and Nameless® are registered trademarks of Neural DSP Technologies Oy. https://neuraldsp.com/manual/nano-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOops0eFs2xr0dG55hFwinvMw8i88HM5lKcahmGHGNS8iiX-En5BK 105/105...

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