Captures vs Presets on the Quad Cortex Explained
The single most-confused topic on the Quad Cortex, explained without jargon. When to reach for a capture, when to reach for a model, and when to reach for a full preset.
Quad Cortex vs Neural DSP Plugins: Which Should You Use?
Hardware modeller or in-the-box plugin? A practical comparison of the Quad Cortex and Neural DSP’s Archetype plugin range, written by people who use both daily.
How to Install Third-Party Quad Cortex Presets
Step-by-step walkthrough for getting third-party preset packs onto your Quad Cortex, including IRs, captures, and folder organisation.
Quad Cortex Preset Basics: What They Are and Why They Matter
A plain-English breakdown of what a Quad Cortex preset actually is, what lives inside one, and why third-party presets save you hours of tweaking.
What’s coming in the Quad Cortex CorOs 2.0 Update?
If you’re like us, you’re impatiently waiting for the release of the long-awaited CorOs 2.0 Update for the Quad Cortex modeller. In this post, we’ll pour over all the development updates and Discourse posts to see if we can deduce what is coming down the pipeline. All images used in this post are from the […]
Can You Use Neural DSP Plugins on the Quad Cortex?
For many, the deciding factor in purchasing the Neural DSP Quad Cortex was the promise of using the Neural DSP plugins on it (and the capture feature too). So far, plugin support has yet to arrive (but it is being worked on), which has been disappointing to some. So, while the answer to the question […]
Delay Free Preset Switching On the Neural DSP Quad Cortex
One of the most common complaints with amp modellers like the Quad Cortex is the latency experienced during preset switching. Some users assume that because amp modelling technology has been around for a while now, the delay between preset switching would have been solved. Despite the sheer power of the Neural DSP Quad Cortex, it’s […]
Chasing Clone Tones
Everyone has a favourite artist or song they enjoy the tone of. Most guitarists who have been playing longer than a minute has attempted to recreate some known guitar tones. Maybe you’ve tried recreating the Metallica distortion from their earlier albums or attempted something more involved. Unless you’re a sound engineer, have access to multi-tracks […]
Tips for Dialling In Modern Metal Tones on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Digital modellers like the Neural DSP Quad Cortex offer the kind of power and sounds you would have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to get the same degree of tones options they can provide you. All of those choices can make you feel like you’re drowning in tonal possibilities. This article will give […]