Description

Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini

The Quad Cortex mini delivers the full Quad Cortex experience in the most compact, usable format Neural DSP has ever built, with no compromises.
It offers the same processing power, audio quality, Neural Capture technology and 7″ touchscreen interface as the Quad Cortex, but takes up significantly less space. With an unparalleled level of processing power for its size and price, the Quad Cortex Mini delivers world-class sound thats easy to adjust, offering a wide variety of tones and devices to explore.
The Quad Cortex mini uses the same CorOS software and is fully integrated into the Quad Cortex ecosystem. Presets, full backups and complete workflows move seamlessly between devices, ensuring everything works exactly as expected with no need for rebuilding.
The result is a powerful and versatile platform that eliminates the traditional trade-off between size and capability, providing uncompromised sound quality and extensive creative flexibility in a more portable and desk-friendly design.

Key Features

• complete guitar and bass processing rig, all in one compact unit
• same processing power, audio quality and Neural Capture technology as the Quad Cortex, offering an unparalleled level of processing power for its size and price
• Ultra-compact and portable format (more than 50% smaller than the Quad Cortex
• preloaded with 90+ amps, 100+ effects, 1,000+ IRs, 2,000+ Neural Captures
• Create and use ultra-accurate digital replicas of amps, cabs, pedals, fuzzes and compressors with neural capture V1 and V2
• Free access to thousands of neural captures via Cortex Cloud
• 7″ high-brightness multi-touch display for fast editing and navigation
• Four rotary encoders for Preset, Scene and Stomp control, plus hands-on adjustment
• rotary footswitches provide fast, hands-on control
• Touchscreen and footswitch control for full grid-based signal chain
• Four parallel signal paths with flexible routing and eight blocks per row
• Preset, Scene, Stomp and Hybrid modes for live and studio work
• Pages system for extended footswitch control without increasing the hardware footprint
• Gig View provides a clear, high-contrast display for performance-focused live operation
• Opposite Page Preview: see page assignments during live performance
• Neural DSP Plugin compatibility
• integrates fully with the Quad Cortex ecosystem using the same CorOS operating system
• Cortex Control desktop app offers full device management, editing, backup and content organisation
• Built-in Wi-Fi for downloads, updates and backups
• It’s a 16-channel USB-C audio interface (8 inputs / 8 outputs)
• Extensive and flexible I/O:
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4″ TS (Input 1), 1 x combo XLR + 1/4″ TS (Input 2), 1 x 1/4″ TRS (Return 1/2 via insert cable)
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR (Outputs 1/2), 2 x 1/4″ TS (Outputs 3/4), 1 x 1/4″ TRS (Send 1/2 via insert cable), 1 x 1/4″ TRS (Capture Out), 1 x 1/8″ Headphone Out
  • Control: 1 x 1/4″ TRS-F (Expression Input 1), MIDI In and Thru/Out via 3.5 mm TRS-F (Type A), MIDI over USB-C
• Rugged anodized aluminum unibody with strengthened glass, designed for touring, studio, and mobile use
• Locking Power Connector
• Looper X
• Built-in Tuner and metronome
• for Live, Studio, Practice and Songwriting

The Quad Cortex Mini is designed to slot straight into your existing setup. Whether youre setting up a simple guitar rig, creating a stereo effects configuration or integrating pedals, amps, microphones and MIDI devices, you’ll find everything you need right here.

The focus of interaction is the combination of the 7″ multi-touch display and the four stainless steel rotary footswitches. These can be used as switches or dials to adjust parameters, providing the same responsive, tactile feel as the Quad Cortex. This gives you confident control on stage and in the studio, at your feet and at your fingertips.

A combo jack input allows you to connect an instrument or microphone, with phantom power when needed. This input also serves as the Neural Capture input, making it easy to capture an amp, run vocals or track a demo.

On the back of the Quad Cortex Mini, you will find balanced outputs for front-of-house and studio monitors, stereo effects loops, expression control, headphone monitoring and comprehensive MIDI connectivity. The I/O is designed to adapt to and enhance your setup, whether youre building a compact rig or a more complex system.

The Quad Cortex Mini features a locking power connector that ensures reliable operation in live environments. Once locked in place, the power supply remains secure, allowing you to focus on playing.

Thanks to its USB-C connectivity, the Quad Cortex Mini can function as a fully-featured audio interface right away, making it ideal for live performances, home recording and compact hybrid rigs.

Despite its compact format, the Quad Cortex mini offers a powerful and natural control experience. At its core is the Focus System, where the Rotary Footswitches act as physical controls for browsing models and adjusting parameters. This enables users to dial in sounds by ear without needing to stare at the screen, making it a quick and intuitive process.

Pages add another layer of control without increasing the hardware footprint. The first page provides the main footswitch assignments, while a footswitch revealed on the second page offers more controls. This allows users to access more functionality while ensuring existing Quad Cortex presets behave as expected, making it ideal for performances.

Quad Cortex mini supports Preset, Scene, Stomp and Hybrid modes. Preset mode is great for switching between different sounds, Scene mode allows changes within a single preset, Stomp mode provides direct control over individual effects, and Hybrid mode lets you assign different Modes to each footswitch row.

The Gig View mode provides a large text, clear visual high-contrast, performance-ready layout. The Opposite Page Preview allows users to see the Page 2 assignments at a glance.

A quick double-tap on the Volume Control mutes the signal instantly, providing users with instant silent moments.

How does the Quad Cortex Mini compare with the Quad Cortex?

What remains the same? The Quad Cortex Mini offers the same processing power, audio quality, Neural Capture technology and CorOS software as the Quad Cortex, without any compromises to sound or performance.

Whats different: The Quad Cortex Mini has a footprint that is more than 50 per cent smaller, making it easier to integrate into compact pedalboards, desk setups and rack systems.

How to choose: Go for the Quad Cortex Mini if you want the full Quad Cortex sound in a more compact, portable format. Or choose the full-size Quad Cortex floorboard for more physical space and connectivity on stage.