Neural DSP Nano Cortex PRE ORDER


ETA November 2026

After teasing the entire community, the wait is finally over!
Neural DSP proudly presents the Nano Cortex.

NeuralCapture technology: Create digital replicas of any amp, cab, and drive pedal with unparalleled sound quality and feel, all on-device in minutes.
AdvancedIRLoader: Preloaded with ten premium-quality IRs, each featuring five different mic options and six mic positions. Load up to 256 custom IRs.
CortexCloud: Free access to thousands of Neural Captures from renowned artists and the community.
Adaptive Gate & Transpose: Clean up your signal and easily change your tuning on the fly.
Ultra-compact:Full guitar/bass rig in a pedal that fits in the palm of your hand.
Comprehensive signal chain: Seven device blocks, including two pre FX (Adaptive Gate and Transpose), three post FX (Chorus, Analog Delay, Mind Hall Reverb), a Neural Capture block, and an advanced IR loader. Any block can be bypassed depending on your setup.

GaplessPreset switching and 64 Preset slots.

Built-in tuner

Bluetooth connectivity

Simple and intuitive controls, with further control and management through the Cortex Cloud companion app.
Intuitive, easy to use, and beginner-friendly: 1input, dual 1/4" TRS outputs, 3.5mm headphone output with a dedicated volume knob, TRS expression & MIDI input.
I/O: via USB-C: 24-bit, 48kHz recording with low latency.
Fully-fledged audio interface
Versatility: Suitable for practically any genre or playing style.

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

Inputs & Outputs

1:1/4" instrument input: For your guitar or bass.
2:Dual 1/4" TRS outputs: Stereo outputs for connecting to studio monitors, PA systems, or FRFR cabs.
3:Ground lift switch: Helps to reduce unwanted noise caused by ground loops from external sources.
4:TRS expression & MIDI input: Connect MIDI controllers, expression pedals, or additional footswitches to expand your control options.
5:3.5mm headphone output: Practice silently with headphones, perfect for late-night sessions or quiet environments.
6:Headphones level knob: Adjust the volume of your headphones.
7: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.
8:Power Input: 9-12V DC 600 mA (Center Negative)
9:Capture input (XLR & TS): For creating Neural Captures.
10:Boost switch: Boosts the Capture input by +26dB.