Neural Dsp Nano Cortex

Neural Capture: The DNA of the Quad Cortex in Nano Format

The Neural DSP Nano Cortex condenses the modeling and capture approach that made the brand famous into an ultra-portable pedal. The idea is simple: to achieve realistic, dynamic, and immediately usable sounds while benefiting from a constantly evolving library of captures thanks to Cortex Cloud. The result: a compact processor designed to get straight to the sound without sacrificing studio quality.

A Multi-Effects for Guitarists and Bassists Who Want to Travel Light

The Nano Cortex is aimed both at musicians seeking a minimalist setup (pedal + headphones, or pedal + FRFR speaker) and stage guitarists who want a reliable rig that is quick to set up and easy to recall from one song to another. It naturally integrates into a pedalboard, can serve as a high-end backup solution, and becomes a true working interface for home recording thanks to USB-C.

Fixed 7-Block Signal Chain, Full Control, and Studio Integration

The Nano Cortex offers a fixed signal chain composed of seven blocks, each of which can be disabled according to your configuration. This allows you to build a complete and coherent sound, from live playing to recording. Preset management and capture downloads are done wirelessly via Bluetooth with the Cortex Cloud app, while advanced integration is ensured by a MIDI input on TRS Jack and full MIDI control via USB. On the studio side, the built-in audio interface enables recording at 24-bit 48 kHz with reduced latency.

Sound Character

The Nano Cortex's sonic character focuses on precise and modern reproduction, with a dynamic response that closely follows the instrument's attack and volume. Neural captures provide textures very close to the original setups, from detailed cleans to denser saturations, while maintaining a natural playing feel. Paired with a monitoring speaker, PA system, or FRFR speaker, it fully reveals the coherence of the simulations and facilitates the transition from studio to stage.

Technical specifications

Effects	Multi-effects, Modeling Processor, Cabinet Simulator	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Grey
Type	sector

Dimensions	144 x 103 x 62 mm	Boost switch	+26 dB on the capture input
Weight	620 g	Ground lift switch	reduces noise related to ground loops
Fixed signal chain	7 blocks (each block can be disabled)	Technology	Neural Capture (identical quality to the Quad Cortex)
Instrument input	6.35 mm Jack	Cortex Cloud	access to thousands of captures, wireless download
Two 6.35 mm TRS Jack outputs	stereo outputs for monitoring, PA, or FRFR speakers	Bluetooth	parameter control and preset management via the Cortex Cloud app
Headphone output	3.5 mm	MIDI	TRS MIDI input and full MIDI control via USB
Headphone volume control	yes	Audio interface	low latency, 24-bit 48 kHz recording
USB-C	audio and power supply possible via compatible USB-C source	Power supply	not included
Expression and MIDI TRS Jack input	connection for MIDI controllers, expression pedal, or additional switches	DC power supply	9-12V DC, 600 mA, center negative
Capture input	XLR and TS	Power supply via USB-C	5V, 1.5A or higher