Nano Cortex is an ultra-portable digital amp, cab, and effects processor for guitarists and bassists. It features Neural DSP’s acclaimed Neural Capture technology that enables you to create digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal with unmatched sound quality and playing feel.

Ultra-portable Neural Capture solution

Nano Cortex’s Neural Capture technology allows you to create incredibly accurate digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal. The process is quick and easy. Simply connect your gear, press the Capture button, and within minutes you will have a digital version of your hardware that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. There’s no need to connect to a computer, the internet, or the Cortex Cloud app. It’s fast, easy, and fully self-contained.

Neural Captures created on Nano Cortex have the same resolution and quality as those made with our flagship Quad Cortex, and can be seamlessly transferred between the two devices.

You also get free access to the Cortex Cloud where you can share your Neural Captures and access thousands of Captures created by the Cortex Cloud community. These Captures can be wirelessly downloaded to your Nano Cortex via the Cortex Cloud app.

Nano Cortex is intuitive and user-friendly

Nano Cortex has straightforward and intuitive controls for standalone use. You get studio-quality tones out of the box that can be easily tweaked with the onboard controls.

For more detailed control and customization, the Cortex Cloud app lets you manage your device, download Neural Captures, and adjust Presets wirelessly over Bluetooth.

By connecting Nano Cortex to a computer via USB-C, it doubles as a fully-fledged low-latency 24-bit, 48kHz audio interface with 7 USB channels 3 inputs/4 outputs.

Who is Nano Cortex for?

The versatility and ease of use of Nano Cortex makes it ideal for guitarists and bassists of all skill levels. Whether you need sparkling clean tones, crushing high-gain, or anything in between, Nano Cortex provides the performance and flexibility to dial in your perfect tone.

Touring musicians get a full guitar/bass rig in a portable, gig-ready package. Its studio-quality sound and versatility make it perfect for grab-and-go situations or when traveling light.

Studio professionals get access to virtually any guitar/bass amp and cab sound, and the ability to create permanent digital replicas of their own favorite studio gear.

Beginners and intermediate players can explore a limitless variety of tones without the need for multiple pieces of expensive gear. Nano Cortex is extremely easy to use, yet powerful enough to keep up with their growing needs as a musician. You can also practice silently with headphones.

A full guitar/bass rig

Nano Cortex features a fixed signal chain consisting of seven device slots, any of which can be bypassed depending on your setup.
The pre and post-FX are the same quality as those on our flagship Quad Cortex, a device trusted by artists such as Metallica, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and countless others.

Signal chain

Pre-FX Slots 2

• Adaptive Gate: Reduces unwanted noise for a clean signal.
  Transpose: Change the tuning of your instrument with no perceivable latency.

Neural Capture

• Nano Cortex ships with 25 preloaded Neural Captures, including classics such as the Mesa Boogie® JP2C®, Fender® Princeton® 65, and Ampeg® SVT Classic®. Cortex Cloud has thousands of Captures to explore and use for free. You can store up to 256 Neural Captures on your device.

IR Loader Slot

• Preloaded with ten premium-quality IRs, each featuring five different mic options and six mic positions. Load up to 256 custom IRs.

Post-FX Slots 3

• Chorus: A high-quality emulation of the Boss® DC-2W® chorus, known for its rich and lush modulation effects.
• Analog Delay: A warm, vintage-style delay that replicates the iconic sound of a BBD-style echo.
• Mind Hall Reverb: A high-quality emulation of the legendary Lexicon® 224® reverb that delivers a versatile range of reverbs, from small room ambiance to expansive hall effects.