Nano Cortex
An infinite number of amps and pedals on your pedalboard
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.
In 2020, Neural Capture revolutionized the music world with its unmatched ability to capture the true essence of any amp, cab, or drive pedal with unparalleled sound. The industry was astonished by how authentic the tones sounded and felt to play.
Now, that same groundbreaking technology has been packed into a gig-ready pedal that fits in the palm of your hand. Nano Cortex is set to revolutionize the way guitarists and bassists approach tone, both on stage and in the studio.
Welcome to the future of guitar and bass processing.
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
Neural Capture
Create Neural Captures on-device in minutes, at the same resolution as our flagship Quad Cortex, with no extra tools or apps needed.
Nano Cortex can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any physical amplifier, overdrive, and cabinet with unprecedented accuracy
A complete guitar or bass rig in the palm of your hand
Nano Cortex features a fixed signal chain consisting of seven device slots, any of which can be bypassed depending on your setup. You have everything you need for a complete guitar or bass rig, all in an ultra-compact form.
Inputs & Outputs
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Nano Cortex Inputs and outputs
1/4" instrument input: For your guitar or bass.
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.