Neural DSPNano Cortex Digital Effects Processor & Profiling Pedal

About

The Neural DSP Nano Cortex is an ultra-compact yet powerful digital guitar and bass effects processor that brings the acclaimed technology of Neural’s flagship Quad Cortex into a palm-sized pedalboard-ready unit. Designed for players who need world-class tone without lugging heavy amps, it combines advanced Neural Capture amp and pedal profiling, high-fidelity cab simulation, flexible effects, and intuitive control into a single stompbox-style device.

With dedicated SHARC DSP processing and Bluetooth connectivity to the Cortex Cloud app, you can explore thousands of captures from studio-grade gear or create your own. Whether you’re playing live, recording at home, or practicing silently, the Nano Cortex delivers comprehensive rig capability - from authentic amp tones to lush reverb and delay - while doubling as a USB-C audio interface.

Product Features

• Extremely compact pedalboard-friendly form factor with Quad Cortex-level sound quality.
• Neural Capture technology lets you digitise your own amps, pedals, and rigs with high accuracy.
• Bluetooth connectivity for wireless access to thousands of captures via the Cortex Cloud app.
• Stores up to 256 Neural Captures, 256 custom IRs, and 64 preset slots.
• Dual encoder footswitches with intuitive control over capture/IR selection and preset switching.
• Fixed seven-block signal chain with pre-FX, Neural Capture, IR loader, and post-FX sections (chorus, analogue-style delay, and Mind Hall reverb).
• USB-C audio interface support for 24-bit/48 kHz recording, plus EXP/MIDI input.
• Headphone output for silent practice and dedicated controls for volume and tone shaping.
• Robust metal chassis with integrated ground lift to reduce hum and noise.

Product Specifications

• Processor: 2 GHz SHARC DSP architecture.
• Presets: 64 user-configurable presets.
• Capture Slots: Up to 256 Neural Captures.
• Impulse Response (IR) Slots: 256.
• Pre-FX Blocks: 2 (Adaptive Gate, Transpose).
• Post-FX Blocks: 3 (Chorus, Analog Delay, Mind Hall Reverb).
• Inputs:
  • 1x instrument (¼″)
  • 1x XLR/¼″ combo for capture-in.
• Outputs: 2 x ¼″ (stereo L/R).
• MIDI/EXP: 1 x ¼″ TRS.
• USB: 1 × USB-C (audio interface and firmware updates).
• Headphones: 1 × 1/8″ TRS.
• Bluetooth: Yes (for Cortex Cloud app access).
• Dimensions: Approx. 14.22 x 10.16 x 6.10 cm
• Weight: ~1.36 lbs (620 g).
• Power: 9–12 V DC input (600 mA, supply sold separately) or USB-bus power.

What's in the Box?

• 1x Neural DSP Nano Cortex Pedal (effects/amp capturing unit).
• 1x USB-C cable for audio and firmware connectivity.
• Quick Start Guide / Documentation.