Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini

No compromises. Just smaller.

Quad Cortex mini delivers the full Quad Cortex experience in the most compact, usable format yet, without cutting corners.

It brings the same processing power, audio quality, Neural Capture technology, and 7” touchscreen in a footprint that fits effortlessly into pedalboards, modern rigs, or on your desktop.

Built for exceptional performance at its size and price, Quad Cortex mini makes it easy to dial in world-class sounds, explore a vast range of amps, effects, and Captures, and build rigs without creative limits wherever you play. 

Whether you’re stepping into the Quad Cortex platform for the first time or already feel at home, Quad Cortex mini shares the same platform and workflow, making great sounds fast, intuitive, and deeply rewarding from the first note.

Arena-level performance. Shelf-ready size.

A complete guitar and bass rig in a remarkably small footprint, designed to fit naturally into pedalboards, modern rigs, and desktop setups, from studio to stage and everywhere in between.

With a footprint of just 22.8 × 11.8 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg, Quad Cortex mini delivers flagship performance in a form that’s easy to place, easy to carry, and simple to integrate into existing rigs.

A complete creative toolkit, ready to play

Quad Cortex mini comes loaded with a carefully curated collection of amps, effects, and cabinets, giving you everything you need to build inspiring guitar and bass rigs from the moment you plug in.

From vintage-inspired and modern amplifiers to studio-grade effects and flexible cabinet simulation, every virtual device is designed to respond naturally to your playing and work together seamlessly.

Features: 

• Neural Capture V1 & V2 support for capturing amps, cabs, drives, fuzzes, and compressors

• Extensive library of 90+ amps, 100+ effects, 1000+ IRs, and 2000+ Captures

• Free access to thousands of community Captures via Cortex Cloud

• Focus system for fast, hands-on parameter control using the rotary footswitches

• Pages system for extended footswitch control without increasing the hardware footprint

• Preset, Scene, Stomp, and Hybrid modes for flexible workflows

• Gig View for clear, performance-focused stage control

• 16-channel USB-C audio interface (8 inputs / 8 outputs)

• Plugin compatibility with supported Neural DSP plugins

• Cortex Control desktop app for full device management, editing, backups, and organization

Quad Cortex mini also introduces a locking power connector for secure live operation and offers comprehensive I/O, including an instrument/microphone combo input with phantom power, balanced XLR outputs, stereo send/return via TRS, MIDI over TRS and USB-C, and a headphone output for silent practice. The flexible I/O makes Quad Cortex mini suitable for pedalboards, compact desks, rack systems, and redundant touring rigs.

What’s in the box:

• Quad Cortex mini
• 12 V DC power supply with locking barrel connector
• Non-locking barrel adapter for use with compatible pedalboard power supplies
• USB-C to USB-C cable
• Adhesive rubber feet
• Quick Start card and warranty information