Neural DSP Nano Cortex Pedal Modeler / Profiler

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Nano Cortex is an ultra-portable digital amp, cab, and effects processor for guitarists and bassists. It features Neural DSP’s acclaimed Neural Capture technology that enables you to create digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal with unmatched sound quality and playing feel.

Key Features

• A complete guitar or bass rig in an ultra-compact pedal
• Customisable signal chain with 50+ effects and utilities
• Neural Capture technology with the same resolution and accuracy as Quad Cortex
• Create accurate digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal, directly on the device, in minutes
• Free access to thousands of Neural Captures via Cortex Cloud
• Ultra-compact: As wide as two standard pedals and weighs 620g / 1.36lbs - fits in your
  gig bag
• Can be powered with a standard USB battery pack for portable use
• IR loader with 300 studio-grade IRs and support for custom IRs
• Transpose tuning without changing instruments
• Built-in input gate (doesn’t use an Effect Slot)
• Customizable footswitches for real-time control
• Low-latency USB audio interface with 24-bit / 48 kHz recording
• Use standalone or integrate into any pedalboard or studio rig
• Ideal for live shows, studio sessions, travel, or home practice
• Built-in tuner
• Intuitive UI for beginners and pros alike
• Bluetooth support: manage presets, download Captures, and tweak tones wirelessly
• MIDI TRS input + full MIDI control via USB

Ultra-portable Neural Capture solution
Nano Cortex’s Neural Capture technology allows you to create incredibly accurate digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal. The process is quick and easy. Simply connect your gear, press the Capture button, and within minutes you will have a digital version of your hardware that’s 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.

Neural Captures created on Nano Cortex have the same resolution and quality as those made with our flagship Quad Cortex, and can be seamlessly transferred between the two devices. You also get free access to the Cortex Cloud where you can share your Neural Captures and access thousands of Captures created by the Cortex Cloud community. These Captures can be wirelessly downloaded to your Nano Cortex via the Cortex Cloud app.

Nano Cortex is intuitive and user-friendly
Nano Cortex has straightforward and intuitive controls for standalone use. You get studio-quality tones out of the box that can be easily tweaked with the onboard controls. For more detailed control and customization, the Cortex Cloud app lets you manage your device, download Neural Captures, and adjust Presets wirelessly over Bluetooth. By connecting Nano Cortex to a computer via USB-C, it doubles as a fully-fledged low-latency 24-bit, 48kHz audio interface with 7 USB channels (3 inputs/4 outputs).

Who is Nano Cortex for?
The versatility and ease of use of Nano Cortex makes it ideal for guitarists and bassists of all skill levels. Whether you need sparkling clean tones, crushing high-gain, or anything in between, Nano Cortex provides the performance and flexibility to dial in your perfect tone.

• Touring musicians get a full guitar/bass rig in a portable, gig-ready package. Its studio-quality sound and versatility make it perfect for grab-and-go situations or when traveling light.
• Studio professionals get access to virtually any guitar/bass amp and cab sound, and the ability to create permanent digital replicas of their own favorite studio gear.
• Beginners and intermediate players can explore a limitless variety of tones without the need for multiple pieces of expensive gear. Nano Cortex is extremely easy to use, yet powerful enough to keep up with their growing needs as a musician. You can also practice silently with headphones.

A full guitar/bass rig Nano Cortex delivers studio-grade sound, a fully customizable signal chain, a complete suite of effects, and the revolutionary Neural Capture technology - all in a compact, ultra-portable pedal. Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or anywhere in between, your perfect tone is always within reach.

Signal chain

• Input Gate
• Built-in input gate - eliminates noise without using an FX Slot
• Pre-FX Slots (2)
• Utility: Adaptive Gate, Utility Gate, Volume
• Compressor: Legendary 87 (M), Solid State Comp (M), VCA Comp (M), Opto Comp (M)
• Wah: Bubba Wah, Bass Wah, Crying Wah, Crying Clyde Wah
• Filter: Love Meat, Envelope Filter
• Guitar overdrive: Obsessive Drive, OD250, Rodent Drive, Exotic, Chief OD1, Chief
  BD2, Facial Fuzz, Exotic Z Boost, Green 808
• Bass overdrive: Microtubes B3K, Exotic Bass Z Boost
• Pitch: Transpose

Neural Capture

• Nano Cortex ships with 25 preloaded Neural Captures, including classics such as the Mesa Boogie® JP2C®, Fender® Princeton® 65, and Ampeg® SVT Classic®. Cortex Cloud has thousands of Captures to explore and use for free. In addition to the 25 preloaded Captures, you can store up to 256 user Captures on your device.

IR Loader Slot

• Preloaded with 10 cabinet models, each with 30 studio-grade IRs, five mics, six positions per mic, for a total of 300 impulse responses straight out of the box. In addition to the preloaded IRs, you can store up to 256 of your own IRs.
• Post-FX Slots (3)
• Compressor: Legendary 87 (ST), Solid State Comp (ST), VCA Comp (ST), Opto Comp (ST)
• Utility: Doubler
• Modulation: MX Flanger, Dream Chorus (ST), Chorus 229T, Chief CE2W (ST), Chief
• DC2W (ST), MX Phase 95, MX Vibes
• Delay: Tape Delay (ST), Analog Delay (ST), Digital Delay (ST), Dual Delay, Dual Reverse Delay, Circular Delay
• Reverb: Room, Hall, Modulated, Ambience, Cave, Mind Hall

EQ (selectable in any Pre- or Post-FX slot)

• Parametric-3
• Low-High Cut
• Graphic-9