Quad Cortex Mini (NAMM 2026)

We’re on the NAMM show floor with Neural DSP for a first look at the Quad Cortex Mini #NAMM2026 #NeuralDSP #QuadCortexMini The Quad Cortex Mini is a smaller-footprint version of the flagship Quad Cortex that aims to keep the core experience intact. In this quick walkthrough, Sebastian breaks down what’s different (and what stays the same): the Mini drops to 4 footswitches (vs. 11), includes one expression input (instead of two), and merges the effects loops into a single connector—while still targeting the same modeling/capture workflow players expect from the Quad Cortex platform. A key headline is compatibility. Neural DSP explains that you can download a Quad Cortex cloud backup to the Mini and have it work without compromises, thanks to the shared architecture and control approach. The Mini also leans on the “Pages” system, letting you toggle pages and assign two functions per footswitch, so you can do more with fewer switches. Neural DSP also emphasizes long-term support for the full-size Quad Cortex—and because both units run the same CoreOS, updates and new content releases are intended to land on both the Mini and the original Quad Cortex. If you want the Quad Cortex ecosystem in a compact, gig-friendly form factor, this is one to watch! https://neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex-mini Welcome to Bass Gear Magazine, where we help you to “know your gear!” Since 2008, Bass Gear Magazine has been your source for the most thorough, detailed, and objective reviews of all gear related to bass guitar and double bass, with independent bench testing, live use, interviews with manufacturers and comparisons to competing products. BGM features factory tours, trade show coverage, in-depth interviews, and regular columns. And there’s more to come. So much more… *************************************************************************************** Our team of experts provides both written and video reviews of the latest bass guitars, bass cabinets, and bass pedals/effects. We also review microphones, direct boxes and even headphones, since the modern bass player is as likely to have their own studio as anyone else. The bass-playing world has changed, and Bass Gear Magazine is here to help you keep up with the changes. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Be sure to visit our website and subscribe to our Bass Gear Magazine newsletter, The Bass Gear Low Down: https://www.bassgearmag.com/ *************************************************************************************** We cover the Bass Guitar/Amp/Pedal brands you’re looking for, big and small, including: Fender, Ampeg, Sadowsky Guitars, Gibson, Yamaha, Ibanez, Cort, Mesa/Boogie, Genzler Amplification, Music Man, G&L, EBS, Peavey, Trace Elliot, Bergantino, Trickfish, MTD, Glockenklang, Aguilar, Darkglass, Neural DSP, Line 6, Gallien-Kreuger, Mike Lull Guitars, Sire Basses, Skjold Design Guitar, Bite Basses, Ashdown, Marleaux BassGuitars, Phil Jones Bass, Warwick, F Bass, Dingwall, Shure, Electro-Harmonix, BOSS, Seamoon, Ultimate Ears, Klos, LeCompte, Empress Effects, Orange Amplification, Secret EFX, Sushi Box, Gretsch, Overwater, Spector, Audeze, Valenti, Noble, IsoAcoustics, Mod Devices, Singular Sound, Source Audio, Amptweaker, Quilter Labs, EarthQuaker, Pigtronix, MXR, Dunlop, Fractal Audio, 3Leaf Audio, Kiesel, Brubaker, Payson, Bartolini, Demeter, Westone, Etymotic Research, Pedulla, Grace Design, Creation Audio Labs, Eden Electronics, Ear Trumpet Labs, Jam Origin, Wampler, Sonic Nuance, Fibenare, PRS, Eventide, Radial, Revsound, Fodera, Elrick, Carvin, Sonic Farm, Headway, Acoustic Image, Bordwell, Ritter, Wayne Jones Audio, AudioKinesis, Guild Guitars, Martin, Emerald Guitars, Riversong Guitars, Sawtooth, Eastwood, D’Angelico, Smith Creek Mandolin, Barefaced Audio, Markbass, Vigier, Journey Instruments, Drake Guitars, Mike Kinal, Fuchs Audio, Jad Freer, Charvel, and more!