Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini
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Quad Cortex mini delivers the full Quad Cortex experience in Neural DSP's most compact, usable format yet, without cutting corners. It brings the same processing power, audio quality, Neural Capture technology, and 7" touchscreen in a footprint that fits effortlessly into pedalboards, modern rigs, or on your desktop.
Built for exceptional performance at its size and price, Quad Cortex mini makes it easy to dial in world-class sounds, explore a vast range of amps, effects, and Captures, and build rigs without creative limits wherever you play. Whether you're stepping into the Quad Cortex platform for the first time or already feel at home, Quad Cortex mini shares the same platform and workflow, making great sounds fast, intuitive, and deeply rewarding from the first note.
Full Quad Cortex processing power
Flagship performance in a compact format.
Intuitive visual workflow
7-inch touchscreen with grid-based signal flow.
Neural Capture technology
Create and play ultra-accurate digital replicas of real amps, cabs, drive pedals, and compressors.
More than 50% smaller footprint
All the power of Quad Cortex, ready anywhere.
Arena-level performance. Shelf-ready size.
A complete guitar and bass rig in a remarkably small footprint, designed to fit naturally into pedalboards, modern rigs, and desktop setups, from studio to stage and everywhere in between.
With a footprint of just 22.8 11.8 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg, Quad Cortex mini delivers flagship performance in a form that's easy to place, easy to carry, and simple to integrate into existing rigs.
A complete creative toolkit, ready to play
Quad Cortex mini comes loaded with a carefully curated collection of amps, effects, and cabinets, giving you everything you need to build inspiring guitar and bass rigs from the moment you plug in.
From vintage-inspired and modern amplifiers to studio-grade effects and flexible cabinet simulation, every virtual device is designed to respond naturally to your playing and work together seamlessly.
See your entire rig at a glance.
The Grid is the visual workspace at the heart of Quad Cortex mini. It makes building, understanding, and modifying signal chains intuitive, with no menu diving or hidden layers
Create rigs by placing virtual device blocks across a clear, grid-based signal flow. Rearrange blocks freely, split signals into parallel paths, and route any part of your chain to different outputs with precision and confidence.
Complex setups stay readable. Simple ideas stay simple. Everything is exactly where you expect it to be.
Touchscreen and rotary footswitches
A 7" multi-touch display paired with four stainless steel rotary footswitches gives you responsive, tactile control at your fingertips and under your feet, whether you're editing sounds or performing.
Parameter Focus System
When a block is selected, the rotary footswitches automatically map to the most relevant parameters. This makes it easy to dial in sounds by ear, adjust settings quickly, and stay focused on playing instead of navigating menus.
Gig View
A high-contrast, performance-ready layout with large text and clear visual feedback. Opposite Page Preview shows assignments from the other Page at a glance, so you're never guessing mid-song.
Specifications
Audio Inputs- 1x 1/4" TS (Input 1)
- 1x Combo XLR + 1/4" TRS (Input 2)
- 1x 1/4" TRS (Returns 1/2)
Audio Outputs
- 2x XLR (Outs 1/2)
- 2x 1/4" TS (Outs 3/4)
- 1x 1/4" TRS (Sends 1/2)
- 1x 1/4" TRS (Capture Out)
- 1x 1/8" TRS (Headphones)
Headphones
- Yes (1/8" TRS)
USB Audio
- Yes (USB-C)
- USB Audio Class Compliant (24bit - 48kHz)
- 8 in / 8 out
MIDI
- In (1/8" TRS Type-A)
- Out (1/8" TRS Type-A)
- MIDI Over USB
Expression Pedal
- Expression 1: 1/4" TRS
- Expression 2: MIDI
Power
- 12V DC 1.2A
- Center Negative
- 2.1/5.5mm DC Locking Connector
- Power Supply Included
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Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
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- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cortex Mini | 837166 |
