An ultra-powerful amp, cab, and digital effects processor that fits in the palm of your hand
Nano Cortex gives you the power of a complete guitar or bass rig in a compact, ultra-portable pedal. With studio-quality sound, a full 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 unparalleled ability to capture the true essence of any amp, cab, or drive pedal with unmatched sound. The industry was astonished by the authenticity of the tones and the playing feel.
Now, this same groundbreaking technology has been packed into a gig-ready pedal that fits in the palm of your hand. Nano Cortex is set to revolutionize how guitarists and bassists approach tone, both on stage and in the studio.
Welcome to the future of guitar and bass processing.
Key Features
A complete guitar or bass rig in an ultra-compact pedal
Neural Capture technology with the same resolution and quality as the Quad Cortex
Create incredibly accurate digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal on the device in just minutes
Free access to thousands of Neural Captures on the Cortex Cloud
Fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 620 g / 1.36 lb
Full signal chain with pre and post effects
Impulse Response Loader
Adaptive Noise Gate and Transpose to easily change your instrument's tuning
Customizable footswitch functions
Gapless preset switching
Full-featured, low-latency audio interface with 24-bit, 48 kHz recording
Use it as a standalone unit or integrate it into your existing setup
Ideal for playing live, recording in the studio, or practicing at home
Intuitive, easy to use, and beginner-friendly
Wirelessly download captures, control settings, and manage your presets via Bluetooth with the Cortex Cloud app
TRS MIDI Input + full MIDI control via USB
Built-in tuner
Neural Capture
Create Neural Captures on the device in minutes, at the same resolution as our flagship Quad Cortex, with no extra tools or apps required.
Nano Cortex can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any physical amplifier, overdrive, and cabinet with unprecedented accuracy
Simply connect your gear, press the Capture button, and in minutes, you will have a digital version of your hardware that is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. No need to connect to a computer, the internet, or the Cortex Cloud app. It is fast, easy, and completely standalone.
If you don't want to capture your own gear, you get free access to thousands of Neural Captures created by others on the Cortex Cloud, expanding your tonal possibilities infinitely.
Travel light, sound huge
The Nano Cortex is as wide as two standard effects pedals placed side-by-side and weighs only 620 g / 1.36 lb. 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 the stage, the studio, or on the go.