Neural Capture

Create Neural Captures on-device in minutes, at the same resolution as our flagship Quad Cortex, with no extra tools or apps needed.

Nano Cortex can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any physical amplifier, overdrive, and cabinet with unprecedented accuracy

Simply connect your equipment, press the Capture button, and in minutes, you’ll have a digital version of your hardware that is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. There’s no need to connect to a computer, the internet, or the Cortex Cloud app. It’s fast, easy, and fully self-contained.

If you don’t want to Capture your own gear, you get free access to thousands of Neural Captures created by others in the Cortex Cloud, expanding your tonal possibilities infinitely.

A complete guitar or bass rig in the palm of your hand

Nano Cortex features a fixed signal chain consisting of seven device slots, any of which can be bypassed depending on your setup. You have everything you need for a complete guitar or bass rig, all in an ultra-compact form.

Neural Capture

Ever dream of having a collection of your favorite amps at your fingertips? Nano Cortex ships with 25 Neural Captures of amps including gems like the Mesa Boogie® JP2C®, Fender® Princeton® 65, Diezel® VH4®, and Ampeg® SVT Classic®.

You also get free access to an ever-growing library of thousands of Captures in the Cortex Cloud, including some of the rarest and most expensive amps in existence. Or, create your own Neural Capture of your favorite gear in minutes for a truly personalized rig.

In addition to the preloaded Neural Captures, you can store up to 256 Neural Captures and manage them seamlessly via the Cortex Cloud app.

Impulse Responses

The importance of cabs in shaping your tone cannot be overstated. High-quality cab simulation adds depth, character, and authenticity that makes a world of difference to your sound.

Nano Cortex features an IR loader that comes preloaded with 300 studio-quality IRs, each featuring five different mic options and six mic positions. This gives you a highly detailed and customizable cabinet simulation module with endless tone shaping possibilities.

In addition to the preloaded IRs, you can store up to 256 of your own IRs and manage them seamlessly with the Cortex Cloud app.

Pre Effects

Adaptive Gate: Reduces unwanted noise for a clean signal

Transpose: Change the tuning of your instrument with no perceivable latency

Post Effects

Chorus: A high-quality emulation of the Boss® DC-2W® chorus, known for its rich and lush modulation effects.

Analog Delay: A warm, vintage-style delay that replicates the iconic sound of a BBD-style echo.

Mind Hall Reverb: A high-quality emulation of the legendary Lexicon® 224® reverb that delivers a versatile range of reverbs, from small room ambiance to expansive hall effects.

Controls

1. Bass, Mid, Treble: For shaping your tone.	5. Exit: Exits the current function and returns to the previous mode.	8. Capture Banks: Navigate through different banks of Neural Captures.	11. IR Loader Slots: Rotate Footswitch II to scroll through available Impulse Responses.
2. Amount: Controls the intensity of the selected effect in the signal chain.	6. Capture: Access Capture Mode or Capture Volume Mode. Additionally, initiates the Neural Capture process.	9. FX Blocks: Toggle between different FX Blocks in your signal chain.	12. Footswitches I and II: These stainless steel footswitches double as rotary knobs for precise control and allow hands-free toggling between Presets, FX Blocks, or bypass modes.
3. Gain: Adjusts the level of saturation applied to your Neural Capture.	7. Save: Press and hold to store Preset changes after making adjustments.	10. Capture Slots: Rotate Footswitch I to scroll through available Neural Capture slots.
4. Level: Adjusts the level of Outputs 1L and 2R.

 

 

Inputs & Outputs

 

1. 1/4" instrument input: For your guitar or bass.	4. TRS expression & MIDI input: Connect MIDI controllers, expression pedals, or additional footswitches to expand your control options.	6. Headphones level knob: Adjust the volume of your headphones.	8. Power Input: 9-12V DC 600 mA (Center Negative)
2. Dual 1/4" TRS outputs: Stereo outputs for connecting to studio monitors, PA systems, or FRFR cabs.	5. 3.5mm headphone output: Practice silently with headphones, perfect for late-night sessions or quiet environments.	7. USB-C: Connect to your computer for studio-quality 24-bit, 48kHz audio recording. You can also power Nano Cortex via a USB-C compliant power source.	9. Capture input (XLR & TS): For creating Neural Captures.
3. Ground lift switch: Helps to reduce unwanted noise caused by ground loops from external sources.			10. Boost switch: Boosts the Capture input by +26dB.

 

 

 

Cortex Cloud

An ever-growing collection of tones at your fingertips

Unlock an ever-growing collection of tones with Cortex Cloud. Explore thousands of Captures created by other users including renowned artists and producers.

Through the Cortex Cloud app, you can browse, search, and wirelessly download Captures directly to your Nano Cortex. Instantly access virtually any amp, cab, or pedal that another user has captured. Whether you're looking for iconic vintage tones, ultra-rare drive pedals, or modern high-gain sounds, Cortex Cloud has got you covered.

Join a vibrant community of creators and share your own Captures with the world.

 

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