The Quad Cortex Mini runs the same processor and the same CorOS as the full-size Quad Cortex, so the amp and effect models, the 2,000-plus factory Neural Captures, preset storage and plugin compatibility all carry over. Presets and backups move between the two. The housing is smaller: 22.8 x 11.8 cm and 1.5 kg, so it fits on a pedalboard where the big one won't.
It keeps the 7" touchscreen and the grid, with four rotary footswitches instead of eleven. Footswitch Pages reach all eight scenes or stomps, and when you select a block the switches turn into its main knobs, so most of the dialling happens by ear with your feet.
It suits the player who goes direct to the desk or an FRFR cab, or wants one box for the studio and the gig bag. You give up some I/O: one combo XLR input plus a 1/4" input, two effects loops on shared TRS jacks, 1/8" MIDI and an 1/8" headphone out. If you need full-size I/O, eight switches at once or momentary assignments, the Quad Cortex is the one to look at.
SPECIFICATIONS
PLATFORM
Virtual Devices Library: 200+
Neural Captures Library: 2000+
Impulse Responses Library: 1000+
User Presets Storage: 3072
User Captures Storage: 2048
User IRs Storage: 2048
Modes: Preset, Scene, Stomp, Hybrid
Neural Capture: Version 1 and Version 2
Plugin Compatibility: Yes
Looper, Global EQ, Cortex Cloud, Cloud Backups, Cortex Control App: Yes
Momentary Footswitch Assignments: No
CONTROLS
Display: 7" Color touch Screen
Footswitches: x4 stainless steel + rotary footswitches
Master Volume: +/- Buttons
Power Switch: Yes
CONNECTIONS
Audio Inputs: 1x 1/4" TS (Input 1), 1x Combo XLR + 1/4" TRS (Input 2), 1x 1/4" TRS (Returns 1/2)
Audio Outputs: 2x XLR (Outs 1/2), 2x 1/4" TS (Outs 3/4), 1x 1/4" TRS (Sends 1/2), 1x 1/4" TRS (Capture Out), 1x 1/8" TRS (Headphones)
Effects Loops: two, on shared TRS Send and Return jacks (TRS insert cables for both)
USB Audio: USB-C, USB Audio Class Compliant (24bit - 48kHz), 8 in / 8 out
MIDI: In (1/8" TRS Type-A), Out (1/8" TRS Type-A), MIDI Over USB
Expression Pedal: Expression 1: 1/4" TRS; Expression 2: MIDI
Wireless Connectivity: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi module (2.4GHz ISM band)
BUILD
Chassis: Anodized aluminum
Dimensions: 22.8 x 11.8 x 6.5 cm / 8.9 x 4.6 x 2.5"
Weight: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs
Power: 12V DC 1.2A, Center Negative, 2.1/5.5mm DC Locking Connector, Power Supply Included (with non-locking adapter)
