Neural DSP Nano Cortex

An Ultra-Powerful Digital Amplifier, Cabinet, and Effects Processor That Fits in Your Palm!

Nano Cortex delivers the power of a complete guitar or bass rig in a compact, ultra-portable pedal. With studio-quality sound, a comprehensive signal chain, and 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 amplifier, cabinet, or drive pedal with unparalleled sound. The industry was amazed at how authentic the tones sounded and felt. Now, that same groundbreaking technology is packed into a gig-ready pedal that fits in your hand. Nano Cortex will revolutionize how guitarists and bassists handle tone, both live and in the studio.

Neural Capture

Create Neural Captures on the device in minutes, with the same resolution as our flagship Quad Cortex, without needing extra tools or apps. Nano Cortex can learn and replicate the tonal characteristics of any physical amplifier, overdrive, and enclosure with unprecedented accuracy.

Simply connect your gear, press the "Capture" button, and in minutes you get a digital version of your hardware that’s practically indistinguishable from the real thing. No need to connect to a computer, the internet, or the Cortex Cloud app. It’s fast, easy, and fully standalone.

If you don’t want to capture your own gear, you get free access to thousands of Neural Captures created by others in the Cortex Cloud, infinitely expanding your tonal possibilities.

A Complete Guitar or Bass Rig in Your Palm

Nano Cortex features a fixed signal chain consisting of seven device slots, each bypassable depending on your setup. You have everything you need for a full guitar or bass rig in an ultra-compact form.

Easy to Transport, Massive in Sound

The Nano Cortex is as wide as two standard stompbox pedals placed side by side and weighs only 620 g/1.36 lbs. It fits easily into your gig bag or backpack. Despite its compact design, you get the power and versatility of a full guitar or bass rig, making it perfect for stage, studio, or on the go.

Cortex Cloud

With Cortex Cloud, you can access a constantly growing collection of sounds. Discover thousands of captures created by other users, including renowned artists and producers.

The Cortex Cloud app lets you browse, search, and download captures directly to your Nano Cortex. Instantly access virtually any amplifier, cabinet, or pedal captured by another user. Whether you’re after iconic vintage tones, extremely rare drive pedals, or modern high-gain sounds, Cortex Cloud has it all. Join a vibrant community of developers and share your own captures with the world.

Every Musician’s Dream Pedal

Nano Cortex is for everyone—whether you’re a hobbyist or pro, chasing the perfect tone or a set-it-and-forget-it player. If you play guitar or bass and care about your sound, Nano Cortex is made for you.

Touring Musician

You get a complete guitar or bass rig with studio-quality sounds, access to Cortex Cloud, and our proprietary Neural Capture technology—all in a handy, ready-to-go package that fits easily in your gig bag. It’s perfect for situations where you need to grab something quickly or travel light.

Nano Cortex also works great as a replacement for your amp and cabinet. If you have a pedalboard you love, just plug it in and get access to a world of amp and cabinet sounds without hauling heavy gear.

The I/O interface allows seamless integration into any live setup, ensuring you get consistent, high-quality tone every night, no matter where you play.

With the built-in transpose effect, you can easily change your tuning on the fly. That means no more worrying about bringing multiple instruments if your set includes songs in different tunings.

Studio

Use it as a high-quality audio interface and access virtually any desired amp tone without miking speaker cabinets or dealing with noise issues. Nano Cortex also serves as a 24-bit, 48 kHz low-latency audio interface with seven USB channels (4 inputs/3 outputs), ensuring your recordings are of the highest fidelity.

If you’ve used amps in the studio and want to take their unique tones with you, you can also create neural captures of them to have permanent digital copies you can use anytime, anywhere.

Beginner

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

Explore a variety of tones without investing in multiple expensive devices. Thanks to the intuitive interface, you can dial in great sounds right out of the box. Practice quietly with headphones or connect any studio monitors. And when inspiration strikes, you can record high-quality audio directly to your computer.

Replace Your Amplifier and Cabinet

Replace your amplifier with a digital recreation of virtually any amp that sounds and feels indistinguishable from the original. Use the IR loader to replace your cabinet, or use the Neural Capture block to capture and replicate any amplifier and cabinet. Plug it into your existing pedalboard and connect directly to a PA system or FRFR cabinet. It’s a perfect live setup without the hassle of hauling heavy gear.

Stompbox or Multi-Effect Pedal

Integrate Nano Cortex into your existing setup and get a compact pedal that can store up to 256 incredibly accurate recreations of your favorite drive pedals. Plus, you get a comprehensive set of effects to shape your tone.

Endless Amplifiers and Pedals on Your Pedalboard!