Neural DSP Quad Cortex – Flagship Amp Modeling & Effects Floorboard

Quad Cortex is a powerhouse pedalboard that combines amp/cab capture, high-density modeling, and multi-effects processing within a sleek, rugged floor unit. Fueled by a 2 GHz quad-core SHARC DSP and a 7" multi-touch screen, it's engineered for studio-quality tone control in live and studio settings—perfect for serious musicians on the go.

Key Features

• Quad-core SHARC DSP (2 GHz): Handles multiple amp chains, stereo effects, cab sims, and IRs with ultra-low latency
• Touchscreen workflow: 7" full-color multi-touch display with reinforced glass for intuitive tone creation and effortless navigation
• Neural Capture: Profile your amps, cabs, or pedals with precision and recall your rig digitally anywhere
• Massive tone library: Includes 50+ amp models, 70+ effects, and support for 1000+ impulse responses
• Connectivity galore: Dual combo inputs (TS/TRS/XLR with preamp and phantom power), dual FX loops, balanced TRS and XLR outputs, headphone out, MIDI, expression inputs, USB audio/MIDI, and onboard Wi-Fi
• Footswitching flexibility: 11 stainless-steel stomp/rotary footswitches merge tap and turn functions for dynamic control

Customer Benefits

The Quad Cortex brings elite-level tone control to your pedalboard. Capture any amp or effect, build unlimited complex rigs, and switch seamlessly between them—whether you're recording in the studio or performing live, you’ll always sound dialed-in.

Quick Specs

• Processor: 2 GHz quad-core SHARC DSP
• Display: 7" multi-touch color
• Connectivity: Combo XLR/¼" inputs, FX loops, TRS/XLR outs, headphone, MIDI, expression, USB, Wi-Fi
• Tonal content: 50+ amps, 70+ effects, 1000+ IR slot support
• Weight & dimensions: 1.95 kg; 29 × 19.5 × 6.9 cm

What’s in the Box

• Neural DSP Quad Cortex
• Power supply
• USB-C cable
• Quick-start guide

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for touring guitarists, session musicians, studio and home producers looking for studio-grade tone capture and flexibility in a single unit. Ideal for crafting presets, capturing gear, and taking streamlined tone control wherever you go.

Compatibility

Works seamlessly with DAWs via USB, MIDI gear, expression pedals, and Wi-Fi brands for tone sharing or firmware updates. Integrates with Neural's mobile app and plugin workflow while standing alone onstage.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Unmatched processing power for complex, multi-chain rigs
• Highly visual touch interface paired with steel footswitches
• Neural Capture enables true-to-life tone modeling
• Future-ready with Wi-Fi updates and cloud sharing

⚠️ Cons:

• Premium price point
• Learning curve due to deep feature set
• Initial patch switching may feel less immediate than physical presets

The Neural DSP Quad Cortex is a game-changing multi-effects and modeling system, offering pedalboard-grade flexibility, tone capture, and performance-ready control—all in one rugged box.