Neural DSP releases CorOS 2.0.0 firmware for Quad Cortex

January 23, 2023 · 1 sources

Neural DSP released CorOS 2.0.0 for its Quad Cortex on January 23, 2023. The maker says the firmware is available by downloading it via Settings > Device Options > Device Updates on a Quad Cortex connected to Wi-Fi, and recommends creating a backup before updating.

Hybrid Mode lets players assign a separate mode to each row of footswitches. The update also adds a global EQ, a 5-band parametric EQ that can be assigned to Out 1/2, Out 3/4 or both pairs of outputs, and Cab/IR Global Bypass, which can globally bypass Cabs, IR Loaders or Neural Captures of cabs on any rows. The Master Volume Knob can now be configured to control selected outputs via the Device Options screen.

An IR Loader block has been added, with four types: Single (M), Single (ST), Double (M) and Double (ST). Device Versioning lets users select the version of a device they want to use, and a gain reduction meter has been added to the parameter editor of all Compressor devices except the Jewel and Chief CS3. The update also adds a Scene change button to the Tap Tempo screen and a setting for whether the bypass state of blocks in Scenes is saved.

New devices include three guitar amplifiers, CA John's 2C Ch1, Ch2 and Ch3, and the Thunderpaw overdrive. Neural DSP says 893 new Neural Captures have been added, covering amplifiers and pedals from makers including Aguilar, Mesa Boogie, Diezel, Fender, Marshall, Bogner, Hiwatt, Metaltronix, Tone King, Gamechanger Audio and Antti. Several existing devices have been updated, among them the D-Cell H4 and Solo 100 amplifiers, the Green 808 overdrive, the MX Vibe and the Bad Horse wah.

The Directory has been completely redesigned and Search has been completely overhauled, according to the maker. The number of Captures that can be stored in the My Captures folder has increased from 1024 to 2048, while user-storable Impulse Responses remain at 1024 and user-creatable Setlists remain at 11, for a total of 3,072 user Presets. The inputs used to make a Neural Capture have changed from Return 1 and Input 1 to Input 1 and Input 2.

The Quad Cortex is a multi-effects unit; more on multi-effects pedals.