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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 85093, member: 27"] Neural DSP just shrank its flagship brain into something backpack-sized, and somehow it did not cut the good stuff. What just dropped [LIST] [*]Alright, Neural DSP announced the Quad Cortex mini. [*]This is a smaller, lighter version of the original Quad Cortex. [*]Same processing guts, same sound quality, same Neural Capture tech. [/LIST] Why people are paying attention [LIST] [*]The hardware footprint got slashed by more than half. [*]Portability is the entire point, without downgrading the internals. [*]This thing is clearly aimed at players tired of hauling tanks. [/LIST] How small are we talking [LIST] [*]Dimensions land at 22.8 x 11.8 x 6.5 cm. [*]Weight comes in at 1.5 kg. [*]It fits pedalboards, desks, compact racks, and fly-rigs without drama. [/LIST] How do you control it [LIST] [*]The same 7-inch touchscreen from the flagship stays in play. [*]Four stainless-steel rotary footswitches handle hands-on tweaks and live control. [*]Editing does not feel like a compromise setup. [/LIST] What sounds live inside [LIST] [*]Neural Capture V1 and V2 are fully supported. [*]You can clone amps, cabinets, drive pedals, fuzzes, and compressors. [*]The onboard library stacks deep right out of the box. [/LIST] What ships with it [LIST] [*]More than 90 amps are ready to go. [*]Over 100 effects already loaded. [*]Around 1,000 impulse responses. [*]Roughly 2,000 Captures on the device. [*]Access to thousands more via Cortex Cloud at no cost. [/LIST] Workflow stays intact [LIST] [*]Preset, Scene, Stomp, and Hybrid modes are all here. [*]Gig View remains available for live use. [*]Focus and Pages systems carry over untouched. [*]Plugin compatibility stays live with supported Neural DSP plugins. [/LIST] Studio and stage tricks [LIST] [*]It doubles as a 16-channel USB-C audio interface. [*]Eight inputs and eight outputs cover recording needs. [*]A locking power connector keeps things stable on stage. [/LIST] Connectivity rundown [LIST] [*]Instrument and microphone combo input with phantom power. [*]Balanced XLR outputs for pro setups. [*]Stereo send and return over TRS. [*]MIDI over TRS and USB-C. [*]Dedicated headphone output for silent practice. [/LIST] Rig consistency bonus [LIST] [*]Presets and full system backups move freely between devices. [*]The Quad Cortex mini and the original Quad Cortex stay in sync. [*]Running multiple rigs stops being a headache. [/LIST] Software timing matters [LIST] [*]The launch lines up with CorOS 4.0.0. [*]That update adds new effects and utilities across the Cortex ecosystem. [*]New arrivals cover Nordic Concert Hall, Blossom, Studio Plate 70, and Phase Doctor. [*]Full support for Quad Cortex mini is live at release. [/LIST] Price and where to see it [LIST] [*]Quad Cortex mini is available right away. [*]Pricing sits at €1,299. [*]It is on display at the NAMM Show 2026 at the Neural DSP booth. [/LIST] The vibe [LIST] [*]Neural DSP did not trim features; it trimmed size. [*]This feels built for touring musicians and tight studios. [*]The flagship experience just went carry-on friendly. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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