Cioks Crux

An Essential Link in the CIOKS Ecosystem Around the DC7

The CIOKS CRUX was designed as a direct complement to the CIOKS DC7 to meet a very specific need: properly powering high-consumption multi-effects pedals at 9V or 12V without occupying multiple DC7 outputs. By plugging into the DC7's 24V jack, the CRUX becomes a dedicated extension for "power-hungry" devices, while maintaining a coherent and discreet integration on your board thanks to its identical profile.

Designed in Denmark and assembled in Poland, it embodies a performance- and reliability-oriented approach, backed by a 5-year worldwide warranty to support your stage, studio, and rehearsal setups over the long term.

Who Benefits from the CIOKS CRUX and When Does It Make a Difference?

The CRUX is aimed at guitarists and bassists using a modern multi-effects unit (for example Neural DSP Quad Cortex, Line 6 HX series) who want to keep a pedalboard clean, scalable, and hassle-free. Where some devices typically require "daisy-chaining" multiple power outputs to meet their power needs, the CRUX offers a more straightforward solution: a dedicated high-power output sourced from the DC7's 24V auxiliary output.

As a result, you retain more DC7 outputs for your other effects (overdrive, modulation, delay, reverb, etc.), simplifying wiring, reducing potential errors, and making it easier to evolve your pedalboard over time.

24V to 9V/12V Conversion: Power, Simplicity, and Built-in Protections

High-Power Output for Multi-Effects

The concept is simple: you plug the CRUX into the DC7's 24V auxiliary output, set the desired voltage on the CRUX (9V or 12V), then connect your multi-effects unit via a suitable CIOKS Flex cable. This provides a stable, properly sized power supply for devices that often exceed the demands of a standard pedal.

Optimizing DC7 Outputs

The benefit is immediate in dense setups: powering a Neural DSP Quad Cortex with a DC7 can otherwise occupy multiple outputs, and a Line 6 HX Stomp may require more than one. The CRUX allows you to free up these outputs for other effects, while maintaining a logical power architecture: a dedicated "line" for the multi-effects unit, and the rest of the DC7 outputs for the pedalboard.

Protecting Your Equipment

For peace of mind, the CRUX output is protected against overloads and short circuits. An integrated surge protection also safeguards your gear, especially useful when the pedalboard is transported, frequently plugged/unplugged, or used in environments with variable electrical conditions.

Pedalboard Integration: Slim Profile and Easy Mounting

With its 25.4 mm profile (identical to the DC7), the CRUX fits easily under a pedalboard. It is also compatible with the CIOKS MiniGRIP for drill-free mounting under Pedaltrain boards, a practical advantage for keeping your board clean, sturdy, and easy to maintain.

Technical specifications

Voltage	24 V	Number of outputs	1
Category	Multiple power supply

Total power	24W	1 24V DC Link cable included	L2415
Suitable for power-hungry multi-effects units at 9V or 12V (examples	Neural DSP Quad Cortex, Line 6 HX series)	2 CIOKS Flex cables included	1050 and 3050