What are the dimensions of the Neural DSP Quad Cortex?
11" x 7" x 2"
The Neural DSP Quad Cortex is deceptively small given how much it can do, especially compared to something like the Line 6 Helix Floor. But it's still a solid brick of a pedal at nearly a foot long and over four pounds.
The Neural DSP Quad Cortex is a very advanced (perhaps the most advanced) modeling pedal, combining a powerful quad-core SHARC processor with an almost completely touchscreen interface. It's designed to serve as both an effects processor and an amp modeler that can actually capture physical amp tones and store them digitally. This page covers the dimensions and relevant specs of the Quad Cortex to give you an idea of how much space it takes up.
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Dimensions:
- Length: 11.4 inches (29 cm)
- Width: 7 inches (17.8 cm)
- Height: 2 inches (5 cm)
The Quad Cortex is definitely a brick, but doesn't take up as much space as you'd think. Image via Temple Audio
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Weight:
- Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Material:
- Material: Anodized aluminum chassis
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Display:
- Display: 7-inch multi-touch screen
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Footswitches:
- Footswitches: 11 touch-sensitive footswitches with assignable LED rings
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Connectivity:
- Inputs: 2 x combo XLR-1/4" (mic/line/instrument), 1 x 1/4" (aux in)
- Outputs: 2 x XLR (main out), 2 x 1/4" (main out), 2 x 1/4" (send), 2 x 1/4" (return), 1 x 1/4" (headphones)
- MIDI: In/Out/Thru
- USB: USB-B for data transfer and updates
- Network: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Power:
- Power Supply: 12V DC (included)
Usage Notes
- Preset Management: Use the multi-touch screen to quickly navigate and organize your presets.
- Custom IRs: Load your own impulse responses to customize your tones.
- Footswitch Assignments: Utilize the touch-sensitive footswitches for control of effects and parameters during live performances.
- Neural Capture: The main attraction of the Quad Cortex is its ability to capture the tones and sounds of physical amps and store them digitally to reuse from the pedal itself.
Wrap Up
The Neural DSP Quad Cortex is heavy, with a massive amount of functionality and processing power. However, it's still much smaller than the Line 6 Helix Floor and even the Helix LT, and will fit nicely on even a moderately-sized pedalboard. If you have questions about the Quad Cortex dimensions, leave them in the comments section below.
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Written by Guitar Chalk on Effects & Dimensions
Written by Guitar Chalk on Effects & Dimensions
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