• Neural DSP has launched the Quad Cortex Mini — a 50% smaller version of its flagship amp modeller.
  • Same processing and Neural Capture tech, 7″ touchscreen, four rotary footswitches, and full Quad Cortex library.
  • Measures 22.8 x 11.8 x 6.5 cm, weighs 1.5 kg, and is priced at €1,299; compatible with Quad Cortex ecosystem.

Neural DSP brings flagship tone to a smaller footprint

Neural DSP unveiled the Quad Cortex Mini at NAMM 2026, offering the full sound and processing power of the original Quad Cortex in a compact, pedalboard-friendly package. At just 22.8 x 11.8 x 6.5 cm and 1.5 kg, the Mini shaves roughly 50% off the size of the flagship while retaining the same modelling architecture and Neural Capture technology.

What the Quad Cortex Mini offers

The Mini centers on a 7″ touchscreen and four stainless-steel rotary footswitches for tactile control. It supports Neural Capture V1 and V2 for capturing amps, cabs, drive pedals, fuzzes and compressors. The onboard library includes 90+ amp models, 100+ effects, 1,000+ IRs and more than 2,000 Captures, plus free access to thousands of community Captures via Cortex Cloud.

Design and hands-on control

Neural DSP emphasises performance-focused control in the smaller form: the Focus system maps fast parameter control to the rotary footswitches, Pages expands switch functionality without extra hardware, and Gig View provides a clean live-performance layout. The unit also introduces a locking power connector to secure live operation.

I/O and studio-ready features

The Mini packs extensive I/O for its size: an instrument/mic combo input with phantom power, balanced XLR outputs, stereo send/return via TRS, MIDI over TRS and USB-C, and a headphone output for quiet practice. Users can move presets and system backups between the full-size Quad Cortex and the Mini, making it easy to integrate into existing setups.

Software upgrades: CorOS 4.0

Alongside the hardware launch Neural DSP released CorOS 4.0.0, which adds new reverbs and tools such as Phase Doctor for aligning signals in stereo rigs and multi-amp setups. The company frames the Mini as carrying forward the same studio-grade audio quality and machine-learning modelling that defined the original Quad Cortex.

Price, availability and verdict

The Quad Cortex Mini is available now, priced at €1,299. For players who want flagship Quad Cortex tones in a pedalboard-sized unit, the Mini aims to deliver without compromise — keeping the same processing depth and Capture ecosystem while opening up new options for stage, studio and travel-friendly rigs.

For full specs and demos, visit Neural DSP’s product page or check the unit at NAMM Booth #5243.

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