Neural DSP Nano Cortex

In 2020, Neural Capture redefined the music world, delivering an unparalleled ability to authentically recreate the soul of any amp, cab, or drive pedal. Musicians and industry professionals alike were amazed by its incredibly lifelike tones and dynamic playing experience.

Now, that same revolutionary technology has been seamlessly integrated into a compact, gig-ready pedal that fits right in the palm of your hand. Introducing Nano Cortex—set to transform how guitarists and bassists craft their sound, whether on stage or in the studio.

Welcome to the next evolution in bass tone processing.

Key features

With the Nano Cortex, you can effortlessly capture the sonic essence of any amplifier, overdrive, or cabinet at the same high resolution as the flagship Quad Cortex—all without the need for additional tools or apps. Experience unmatched accuracy as the Nano Cortex learns and replicates your gear’s unique sound, giving you studio-quality tone in an ultra-compact format.

Your Entire Bass Rig, Right in the Palm of Your Hand

The Nano Cortex boasts a streamlined signal chain with seven versatile device slots, each of which can be bypassed to perfectly adapt to your setup. This ultra-compact pedal delivers everything you need for a fully equipped guitar or bass rig, ready to go wherever you play

Neural Capture

Imagine having your favorite amps ready to play at any moment. The Nano Cortex comes preloaded with 25 Neural Captures, featuring iconic models like the Mesa Boogie® JP2C®, Fender® Princeton® 65, Diezel® VH4®, and Ampeg® SVT Classic®.

But that’s just the beginning. Gain free access to the Cortex Cloud, a continually expanding library of thousands of Neural Captures, including some of the rarest and most sought-after amps ever created. Want something truly unique? Create your own Neural Capture in minutes, preserving the essence of your favorite gear for a fully personalized rig.

With the Nano Cortex, you can store up to 256 Neural Captures on-device and effortlessly manage them through the Cortex Cloud app, making your ultimate tone collection just a tap away

Impulse Responses

Cabinets are essential in defining your tone, adding depth, character, and authenticity that elevate your sound to new heights. The Nano Cortex delivers a world-class cabinet simulation experience with its built-in IR loader, preloaded with 300 studio-quality impulse responses. Each IR offers five mic options and six mic positions, providing a highly detailed and customizable cab simulation module with limitless tone-shaping potential.

Beyond the preloaded options, the Nano Cortex lets you store up to 256 custom IRs, giving you complete control over your sound. Effortlessly manage your collection through the Cortex Cloud app and unlock endless possibilities for creating the perfect tone

Pre Effects

Adaptive Gate: Reduces unwanted noise for a clean signal

Transpose: Change the tuning of your instrument with no perceivable latency

Premium Effects for Ultimate Tone Crafting

Chorus: Experience the lush, rich modulation of the iconic Boss® DC-2W® chorus, meticulously emulated for high-quality sound and depth.

Analog Delay: Add warmth and character to your playing with a vintage-style delay that perfectly captures the classic BBD-style echo.

Mind Hall Reverb: Immerse yourself in the legendary sound of the Lexicon® 224® reverb, delivering everything from intimate room ambiance to vast, expansive hall effects.

With these premium effects, the Nano Cortex ensures your tone is as expressive and inspiring as your performance

Studio

Use it as a high-quality audio interface and access virtually any amp sound you desire, all without micing up cabinets or dealing with noise issues. Nano Cortex doubles as a 24-bit, 48kHz, low-latency audio interface with seven USB channels (4 in/3 out), ensuring that your recordings are of the highest fidelity.

Additionally, if you’ve used amps in the studio and want to take their unique sounds with you, create Neural Captures of them to have permanent digital replicas of them to use anytime and anywhere.

Beginner

If you’re new to digital guitar or bass technology, Nano Cortex is the perfect introduction. It’s extremely easy to use, yet powerful enough to keep up with your growing needs as a musician.

Explore a vast array of diverse tones without investing in multiple pieces of expensive gear. With its intuitive interface, you can start dialing in great sounds right out of the box. Practice silently with headphones or connect to any kind of studio monitors. Additionally, when inspiration strikes, you’re ready to record high-quality audio directly to your computer.