Neural DSP have announced the launch of updates for the CorOS system that powers their Quad Cortex amp-modelling hardware and its companion Cortex Control desktop application. The updates make three of the company’s most popular plug-ins (Archetype: Cory Wong X, Archetype: Nolly X and Parallax X) compatible with the Quad Cortex, as well as introducing a number of user-requested features and addressing some known bugs.
CorOS 3.2.0
- Plug-in Compatibility:Archetype: Cory Wong X, Archetype: Nolly X and Parallax X can now be loaded onto the Quad Cortex.
- New Features: Live Tuner, Metronome, and Looper X updates. Looper X enhancements include Pre-Roll: when activated, the Pre-Roll counts in with the metronome for a specified number of bars before transitioning to the next state, such as Record or Play. Loop recording length can now be customised from one to 32 bars.
- Sidechain Improvements: A new Follow Input setting for Sidechain-compatible devices. When enabled, this option automatically detects and follows the active input signal from the Input blocks on The Grid, helping prevent unintended muting when switching between input sources.
- General UX improvements: Enhancements include dimmed LED settings that can now be assigned to all Modes, with adjustable brightness levels for greater customisation. Additionally, Previous/Next navigation arrows have been added to the Scene Editor, allowing for quick editing of scene names and colours within the same preset.
Cortex Control 1.3.0
New features include a Metronome (accessible via the Tempo tab in the bottom utility bar) and Automatic Preset IR Import: when importing plug-in presets via Cortex Control, any associated user impulse responses (IRs) are automatically transferred and imported to the Quad Cortex.
Cortex Control 1.3.0 also introduces its own UX enhancements, including a new Follow Input setting for Sidechain-compatible devices, and dimmed LED settings that can now be assigned to all Modes, with adjustable brightness levels for greater customisation. The update also addresses a number of minor bugs and offers general performance improvements.
“These are updates built around the way musicians actually work. Every improvement in CorOS 3.2.0 and Cortex Control 1.3.0 is about keeping artists in the creative zone — making it easier to shape your sound, move between plug-ins and hardware, and stay focused on the music.” - Douglas Castro, Neural DSP CEO and Co-Founder
