First batch - end of November 2024 expected! 
 
An ultra-powerful digital amp, cab, and effects processor that fits in the palm of your hand
 
Nano Cortex gives you the power of a full guitar or bass rig in a compact, ultra-portable pedal. With studio-quality sound, a comprehensive signal chain, and the revolutionary Neural Capture technology, it meets all your tone-shaping needs whether on stage, in the studio, or at home.
 
Key features
Complete guitar or bass rig in an ultra-compact pedal
Neural Capture technology with the same resolution and quality as on Quad Cortex
Create incredibly accurate digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal on-device in just a few minutes
Free access to thousands of Neural Captures in the Cortex Cloud
 
Fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 620g/1.36lbs
Comprehensive signal chain with pre and post FX
Impulse Response loader
Adaptive Noise Gate and Transpose for easily changing the tuning of your instrument
Customizable footswitch functions
Gapless Preset switching
Fully-fledged low-latency audio interface with 24-bit, 48kHz recording
Use it as a standalone unit or integrate it with your existing setup
Ideal for playing live, studio recording, or home practice
 
Intuitive, easy to use, and beginner-friendly
Wirelessly download Captures, control parameters, and manage your presets over Bluetooth with the Cortex Cloud app
MIDI TRS in + full MIDI control via USB
Built-in tuner
 
Controls
Bass, Mid, Treble: For shaping your tone.
Amount: Controls the intensity of the selected effect in the signal chain.
Gain: Adjusts the level of saturation applied to your Neural Capture.
Level: Adjusts the level of Outputs 1L and 2R.
Exit: Exits the current function and returns to the previous mode.
Capture: Access Capture Mode or Capture Volume Mode. Additionally, initiates the Neural Capture process.
Save: Press and hold to store Preset changes after making adjustments.
Capture Banks: Navigate through different banks of Neural Captures.
FX Blocks: Toggle between different FX Blocks in your signal chain.
Capture Slots: Rotate Footswitch I to scroll through available Neural Capture slots.
IR Loader Slots: Rotate Footswitch II to scroll through available Impulse Responses.
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.
 
Inputs & Outputs
1/4" instrument input: For your guitar or bass.
IO description: Dual 1/4" TRS outputs: Stereo outputs for connecting to studio monitors, PA systems, or FRFR cabs.
Ground lift switch: Helps to reduce unwanted noise caused by ground loops from external sources.
TRS expression & MIDI input:Connect MIDI controllers, expression pedals, or additional footswitches to expand your control options.
3.5mm headphone output:Practice silently with headphones, perfect for late-night sessions or quiet environments.
Headphones level knob: Adjust the volume of your headphones.
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.
Power Input: 9-12V DC 600 mA (Center Negative)
Capture input (XLR & TS): For creating Neural Captures.
Boost switch: Boosts the Capture input by +26dB.