Page 1 Quad Cortex User Manual 1.4 CorOS version 1.4.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
As FX Loop Only ......66 What is Quad Cortex? ......4 As FX Processor (pre only) .
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 good 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 It is also possible to feed both Inputs 1/2 simultaneously to the Tuner. This allows for USB playback and the Looper to continue feeding signal to the outputs while the tuner is being used. Frequency Selector (Hz): Modifies the tuner reference (440Hz by default).
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. Double-tap a block to bypass/activate it. 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 Setting up your Quad Cortex Tap on the input and output blocks to modify them. You can create, edit, and assign them to physical or virtual I/Os. Tap and hold on an input block to access the Input Gate Control menu.
Page 13 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.
Page 14: 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 15: 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 16 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 17 • USB LEVEL KNOB: Sets the level of the audio transmission. • HP SELECT KNOB: The headphones feed when using Quad Cortex as a USB audio interface. It can be set to “None”, “USB 1/2”, “USB 3/4”, or “Both”. •...
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21 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 22 Presets When a block menu is open, you can tap the contextual menu button to reveal further options. Change Device: Opens the Virtual Devices Library. Once • you tap a device, it changes immediately so you can audition it without leaving the Virtual Devices Library. Tap Done close the menu.
Page 23: 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 24 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 different directories. Setlists A Setlist can contain 32 banks of 8 Presets. This feature allows you to catergorize your Presets by band, project, album, etc.
Page 25: Saving Presets
Presets Saving Presets Unsaved* PRESET If a Preset has unsaved changes, the Preset name will be written in Italic*. at the top-right corner to save your changes and overwrite the existing Preset immediately. You can also go to the menu at the top-right and tap “Save as...” to save a rig as a new Preset.
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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. To assign an expression pedal, tap a block on The Grid, tap the contextual menu, then tap “Assign Expression Pedal”.
Page 29: Expression Bypass
Presets Expression Bypass The Expression Bypass feature allows to engage and bypass device blocks automatically. First, assign an expression pedal to a device block. Tap a block on The Grid, tap the contextual menu, then tap “Assign Expression Pedal”. Select the expression pedal you want to use to control the block’s parameters.
Page 30 Quad Cortex allows you to control a parameter position and bypass the device block with the toe-switch at the same time. 1. Connect both TRS cables to EXP1 and EXP2 inputs of Quad Cortex. Swipe down the screen to access the I/O Settings menu. Calibrate both POSITION knobs then save the changes.
Page 31 When a parameter is assigned to an expression pedal, the Scene data is also ignored for that parameter. What expression pedals are supported? Quad Cortex is compatible with many different expression pedals. Devices with the following features should function correctly: •...
Page 32: Splitters And Mixers
Presets Splitters and Mixers The Multi-Out block routes your signal through XLR Outs 1/2 as well as TRS Outs 3/4, and Splitters and Mixers allow you to split your USB. It’s the default setting for all Factory Presets and newly signal chain to route your signal to multiple created Presets.
Page 33 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 two shortcuts for the most common path types.
Page 34 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 35 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 36 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 37: 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 import Impulse Responses, check the Uploading Impulse Responses section.
Page 38: Looper X
Tap the Looper X block to access its interface. Perform Mode Use Perform mode to control the Looper X. All the controls are conveniently laid out and linked to the Quad Cortex footswitches already. You can always use the touchscreen. •...
Page 39 The REDO function restores any actions that were previously undone using UNDO. Params Mode Use Params mode to access the Looper X settings. The controls are organized in three pages and linked to the Quad Cortex upper encoders. You can always use the touchscreen. PAGE 1 •...
Page 40 Presets PAGE 2 • RECORD MODE SWITCH: Sets the RECORD function to Toggle or Momentary. In Momentary mode, the looper will record as long as the Footswitch E is held down. • OVERDUB MODE SWITCH: Sets the OVERDUB function to Toggle or Momentary.
Page 41 Presets Routing Modes The input and output signal of the Looper X will depend on its place in The Grid. GRID Virtually places the looper in the Input block 1. The Looper X will receive input signal from the Input 1 and its output will be affected by any Row assigned to this input block. Virtually places the looper in the Input block 2.
Page 42 Presets PAGE 3 • QUANTIZE KNOB: Syncs the looper to Quad Cortex’s Tempo or to an external MIDI clock. Select the number of beats to quantize according to the time signature used. • MIDI CLOCK START KNOB: Controls whether the RECORD, DUPLICATE, and PLAY functions are started when it receives a MIDI clock start.
Page 43: 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 44 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 45 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 46 Adjusts the rate of the effect, with higher settings providing faster rates. DEPTH Sets the intensity of the modulation. Allows you to sync effects to the current Quad Cortex Tempo. The Sync Note SYNC value is constrained by the Tempo and the Speed parameter range.
Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 are added to The Grid. Multiple devices can be assigned to one footswitch.
Page 52 Press the footswitches to engage or disengage the blocks. Letter-circles are not part of the actual Quad Cortex display. Multiple devices can be assigned to one footswitch. There is no limit to the number of devices’ bypass status that can be assigned to a single footswitch.
Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: Basic Routing
The Multi-Out block routes your signal through XLR Outs 1/2 as well as TRS Outs 3/4, and Quad Cortex offers multiple routing options, USB. It’s the default setting for all Factory Presets and newly which can be configured through the I/O created Presets.
Page 56: 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 57 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 58: 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 59 Setup Examples Preset Grid #1 The Multi-Out block routes your signal through XLR Outs 1/2 as well as TRS Outs 3/4, and 1 Live Preset USB. It’s the default setting for all Factory Presets and newly PRESET created Presets. STEREO Multiple Outputs 1/2 + 3/4 + USB 3/4 Output 1/2...
Page 60: 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 61: Power Amp & Cab + Frfr/Direct
USB. It’s the default setting for sent to a flat response system while sending a parallel signal to a all Factory Presets and newly created Presets. cabinet with the cab device bypassed on Quad Cortex. 1. Connect your instrument to Input 1. STEREO Multiple Outputs 2.
Page 62: 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 63 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 Why FX Loop 1? 1 4CMv2 Preset...
Page 64: 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 65 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72 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 73: 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 74: 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 75 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 76 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 77 ● 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 78 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 79 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: Usb Audio
Avoid connecting Quad Cortex to USB hubs or front panel • After connecting Quad Cortex to your Mac®, you are able to use USB ports of PC cases. Use motherboard ports (USB 2.0 or it as a device for sound input and output.
Page 83 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. HOST USB QUAD CORTEX DESCRIPTION CHANNEL USB CHANNEL DI signal from analog Inputs 1/2 to host...
Page 84 Preset Grid 8 Dart Shifter PRESET Multi 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 85 TRS Outs 3/4, and USB. It’s the default setting for example, Neural DSP plug-ins and/or re-amplify the D.I. track all Factory Presets and newly through an amp or back through the Quad Cortex unit again. created Presets. Routing: STEREO...
Page 86 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 87: 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 88: 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 89 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 90: 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 91 MIDI Example #1 If you want to load the Quad Cortex Preset 129 (17A) in Setlist 5, then you would send the following PC message to the unit: • CC#0 value 1, CC#32 value 5, Program #1 Example #2 If you want to load the Quad Cortex Preset 68 (9D) in Setlist 9, then you would send the following PC message to the unit:...
Page 92: 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 93 MIDI Looper X MIDI Reserved CC List The Looper X has reserved specific MIDI CC messages for its functions. CC #48 Value 64-127 Open / Close Looper UI (Always opens in perform mode) CC #49 Value 64-127 Duplicate/Stop Duplicate CC #50 Value 64-127 Enable/disable One Shot CC #51 Value 64-127 Enable/Disable Half Speed...
Page 94: 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 95: 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 96: Adding Friends
Follow The status will change to NeuralDSP “Following”. The ofﬁcial Neural DSP account. Follow for new 3. When they follow you back, Presets and Captures crafted by the Neural DSP team. you will be friends, and will 1.2k Followers...
Page 97: Downloading Items From Other Users
Exquisite preset Georgie The ﬁnal frontier Directory Search Refresh Done CLOUD DIRECTORIES Dougs 2010 Rig Download Presets Created by Neural DSP Preset name Download Neural Captures Created by Username Well_crafted one Download Impulse Responses Created by Username Clean_or_not Download Created by Username...
Page 98 Cortex Cloud Uploading Impulse Responses Neural DSP To add IRs to your Quad Cortex you need to login into Login page here. Cortex Cloud on our website. 1. Login to your Neural DSP account. 2. Click on Cortex Cloud. 3. Click on My Profile then check the Impulse Response section.
Page 99: 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 100: Sharing Presets Or Neural Captures
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, use the Cortex Mobile App for sharing. 1. Go to your Profile. 2.
Page 101: 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 102: 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 103 Virtual Device List • CA Tremo Red ( Mesa ® Boogie® Tre m -O-Verb® ) • D-Cell Hisbert Ch1 ( Diezel® Herbert® ) • D-Cell Hisbert Ch2 ( Diezel® Herbert® ) • D-Cell Hisbert Ch3 ( Diezel® Herbert® ) • D-Cell H4 Ch1 Bright ( Diezel®...
Page 104 Virtual Device List • US Tweed Basslad Bright (Fender® Bassman® Tweed) • US Tweed Basslad Bright Jumped (Fender® Bassman® Tweed) • US Tweed Basslad Normal (Fender® Bassman® Tweed) • US Tweed Basslad Normal Jumped (Fender® Bassman® Tweed) • Watt D103 Bright ( Hiwatt ®...
Page 105 Virtual Device List Neural Capture • Banger Fish+290 (Bogner® Fish®) + (Mesa® Boogie® Stereo Simul-Class™ 2:Ninety™) • Banger Uber (Bogner® Überschall®) • Cravin X100 (Carvin® X100B® Series IV) • Custom 3SE+290 (Custom Audio Amplifier® 3+SE®) + (Mesa® Boogie® Stereo Simul-Class™ 2:Ninety™) •...
Page 106 Virtual Device List • MadPro Golden (Mad Professor® Golden Cello®) • MadPro SimpleOD (Mad Professor® Simple Overdrive®) • MX ClassicOD (MXR® Classic Distortion®) • Exotic BB (Xotic Effects® BB Preamp®) • Exotic SL (Xotic Effects® SL Drive®) • Amped SV Classic (Ampeg®...
Page 107 Virtual Device List Cabs IRs by Neural DSP • 110 US PRN C10R (Fender® Princeton® with Jensen® C10R drivers) • 112 UK C15 Blue (Vox® AC15® with Celestion® Alnico Blue drivers) • 410 US Basslad PR10 (Fender® Bassman® Tweed with Jensen® P10R drivers) IRs by Adam “Nolly”...
Page 108 Virtual Device List Other third party IRs • 210C Darkglass® (Darkglass® D210C® with custom Eminence® ceramic drivers) • 412 D-Cell Front V30 ’04 (Diezel® Front Loaded with Celestion® Vintage 30 drivers) • 412 EV Straight G12 00s (EVH® Straight with Celestion® G12EVH drivers) •...
Page 109 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 110 Virtual Device List Reverb • Ambience • Cave • Hall • Mind Hall • Modulated • Plate • Plate Lush • Plate Tight • Room • Spring (Stereo & Mono) Compressor • Chief CS3 (BOSS® CS-3® Compression Sustainer) • Jewel (Diamond®...
Page 111 Virtual Device List • Dual Chorus • Flanger Engine • Flangerish • MX Flanger (MXR® Flanger M117R®) • MX Phase 95 (MXR® Phase 95®) • NuVibes • Phaser • Rotary • Tremolo • Vibrato • Vintage Chorus Morph • Freeze Filter •...
Page 112: 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 113 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 114 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 115: 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 116 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) •...
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