Dickson City, PA, United States
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In Stock at Northeast Music Center!
"Get a free plugin when you buy a Nano Cortex during our Black Friday sale"
From November 21 through December 3, 2025, if you buy a new Nano Cortex from an authorized Neural DSP dealer, you’ll get a free Neural DSP plugin of your choice. Follow the steps below to redeem the offer.
How to claim your free plugin
1. Buy a new Nano Cortex from Northeast Music Center Inc. between November 21 and December 3.
2. After receiving your unit, download the Cortex Cloud app and . If you don’t have a Neural DSP account, you’ll be prompted to create one during setup.
3. In a browser, log in at . In the sidebar, open the Black Friday Plugin Giveaway section and select the Nano Cortex you purchased during the promotional period by choosing its serial number from the list. Note that your unit won’t appear in this section unless it has been paired with the Cortex Cloud app.
4. Upload your proof of purchase in .jpg, .png, or .pdf format. This is required to confirm that the purchase was made within the Black Friday sale window.
5. Wait for validation. Our support team will review your submission, which may take up to 21 days.
6. Once validated, you’ll receive a notification. Log in to your Neural DSP account to redeem your free plugin.
Note: Neural DSP plugins require a free iLok account and the iLok License Manager software. If you don’t have an iLok account yet, refer to our .
Once iLok is set up, link your iLok account to your Neural DSP account by entering your iLok User ID in your .
Neural DSP plugins do not run on Nano Cortex. However, Nano Cortex functions as a low-latency class compliant USB-C audio interface that you can connect to your Windows® or Mac® computer."
An ultra-powerful digital amp, cab, and effects processor that fits in the palm of your hand
Nano Cortex gives you the power of a full guitar or bass rig in a compact, ultra-portable pedal. With studio-quality sound, a comprehensive signal chain, and the revolutionary Neural Capture technology, it meets all your tone-shaping needs whether on stage, in the studio, or at home.
In 2020, Neural Capture revolutionized the music world with its unmatched ability to capture the true essence of any amp, cab, or drive pedal with unparalleled sound. The industry was astonished by how authentic the tones sounded and felt to play.
Now, that same groundbreaking technology has been packed into a gig-ready pedal that fits in the palm of your hand. Nano Cortex is set to revolutionize the way guitarists and bassists approach tone, both on stage and in the studio.
Welcome to the future of guitar and bass processing.
Complete guitar or bass rig in an ultra-compact pedal
Neural Capture technology with the same resolution and quality as on Quad Cortex
Create incredibly accurate digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal on-device in just a few minutes
Free access to thousands of Neural Captures in the Cortex Cloud
Fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 620g/1.36lbs
Comprehensive signal chain with pre and post FX
Impulse Response loader
Adaptive Noise Gate and Transpose for easily changing the tuning of your instrument
Customizable footswitch functions
Gapless Preset switching
Fully-fledged low-latency audio interface with 24-bit, 48kHz recording
Use it as a standalone unit or integrate it with your existing setup
Ideal for playing live, studio recording, or home practice
Intuitive, easy to use, and beginner-friendly
Wirelessly download Captures, control parameters, and manage your presets over Bluetooth with the Cortex Cloud app
MIDI TRS in + full MIDI control via USB
Built-in tuner
Create Neural Captures on-device in minutes, at the same resolution as our flagship Quad Cortex, with no extra tools or apps needed.
Nano Cortex can learn and replicate the sonic characteristics of any physical amplifier, overdrive, and cabinet with unprecedented accuracy
Simply connect your equipment, press the Capture button, and in minutes, you’ll have a digital version of your hardware that is 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.
If you don’t want to Capture your own gear, you get free access to thousands of Neural Captures created by others in the Cortex Cloud, expanding your tonal possibilities infinitely.
A complete guitar or bass rig in the palm of your hand
Nano Cortex features a fixed signal chain consisting of seven device slots, any of which can be bypassed depending on your setup. You have everything you need for a complete guitar or bass rig, all in an ultra-compact form.
Neural Capture
Ever dream of having a collection of your favorite amps at your fingertips? Nano Cortex ships with 25 Neural Captures of amps including gems like the Mesa Boogie® JP2C®, Fender® Princeton® 65, Diezel® VH4®, and Ampeg® SVT Classic®.
You also get free access to an ever-growing library of thousands of Captures in the Cortex Cloud, including some of the rarest and most expensive amps in existence. Or, create your own Neural Capture of your favorite gear in minutes for a truly personalized rig.
In addition to the preloaded Neural Captures, you can store up to 256 Neural Captures and manage them seamlessly via the Cortex Cloud app.
Impulse Responses
The importance of cabs in shaping your tone cannot be overstated. High-quality cab simulation adds depth, character, and authenticity that makes a world of difference to your sound.
Nano Cortex features an IR loader that comes preloaded with 300 studio-quality IRs, each featuring five different mic options and six mic positions. This gives you a highly detailed and customizable cabinet simulation module with endless tone shaping possibilities.
In addition to the preloaded IRs, you can store up to 256 of your own IRs and manage them seamlessly with the Cortex Cloud app.
Pre Effects
Adaptive Gate: Reduces unwanted noise for a clean signal
Transpose: Change the tuning of your instrument with no perceivable latency
Post Effects
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.
Original Price$569
$56.90 off
New Price$512.10
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