A Practical Guide to Quad Cortex Gain Staging
Gain staging is the single most-overlooked skill for digital modellers. Here is how to set levels through a Quad Cortex preset so the tone is its loudest, cleanest, and most natural at every block.
How Cab IRs Shape Your Quad Cortex Tone
Cab IRs do more for your tone than amps, captures, or plugins. A guide to what an IR is, how to choose one, and how to audition them properly inside a Quad Cortex preset.
Dialling In a Modern Metal Tone on the Quad Cortex
A complete walkthrough for building a modern metal rhythm tone on the Quad Cortex, from gate placement to cab IR choice, with specific values you can copy.
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.