NDSP Quad Cortex

[Warmart]

I mean really… “product is great but their marketing department sucks”? How does the latter even register at this point?

That was just a passing reference in that I mostly hear people complaining about their "glitz & glamour" videos and "bs promises".

Personally, I haven't watched any of their marketing things since the initial days, 4+ years ago. I do my best to shield myself from marketing as much as possible, anyway.

 

[PorcinePicker]

I mean really… “product is great but their marketing department sucks”? How does the latter even register at this point?

Well, I suppose it depends on how far you extend the 'marketing' umbrella. I've almost succumbed to curiosity a couple of times, and I have the means to grab one of these just for fun, but then I remember the full NDSP story and come to my senses. I will never give money to a company that attacks its own paying customers for criticizing shortcomings.

 

[Mongillo19]

I will never give money to a company that attacks its own paying customers for criticizing shortcomings.

While NDSP mods (not directly affiliated with NDSP) and users have definitely done so, I don't think I've seen the company themselves attack it's customers?

 

[PorcinePicker]

Just for old times sake.

 

[Mongillo19]

Just for old times sake.

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I mean, they aren't? Unfortunately, it isn't uncommon for forum mods to go on power trips and be asshats. That isn't NDSP forum specific

 

[mbenigni]

While NDSP mods (not directly affiliated with NDSP) and users have definitely done so, I don't think I've seen the company themselves attack it's customers?

I've never felt attacked by NDSP. That would definitely change things. As far as there being some weenies on some related web forums... if I let that get to me I'd have to stop playing electric guitar altogether.

If Doug Castro arrives on my doorstep to attack me, I'm calling the police. That dude is huge.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Well, I suppose it depends on how far you extend the 'marketing' umbrella. I've almost succumbed to curiosity a couple of times, and I have the means to grab one of these just for fun, but then I remember the full NDSP story and come to my senses. I will never give money to a company that attacks its own paying customers for criticizing shortcomings.

Then cross headrush off your list too!

 

[norminal]

Anyway, these Null tests and that test , its really does not matter at the end of the day if your goal is to make music and your inspired then its a great product for you , is there aliasing at 18,000 KHZ maybe , maybe its upsetting to a dog , but the average person is not going to hear that
and definitely not in a mix , with quad tracked guitars

This.

I posted this thread a while back and have yet to be presented with an example where aliasing is obvious:

Aliasing

Post a finished track or song where aliasing from a guitar through a digital modeler is audible.

thegearforum.com

 

[namathan_zirwir]

I will never give money to a company that attacks its own paying customers for criticizing shortcomings.

Can you elaborate on this?

 

[PorcinePicker]

Can you elaborate on this?

Meh. It's been litigated to death over the course of many years. I've formed my impression, and it was reinforced recently. (Was it even on this thread....I can't remember). I have nothing against people who love the product, but I'm past it.

 

[namathan_zirwir]

Meh. It's been litigated to death over the course of many years. I've formed my impression, and it was reinforced recently. (Was it even on this thread....I can't remember). I have nothing against people who love the product, but I'm past it.

No worries. It was an honest question. Intent wasn't to single you out, or start a back and forth.

 

[GTR37]

Was there not an update that was almost completed
I feel we are almost at the month end development update again

 

[Orvillain]

Was there not an update that was almost completed
I feel we are almost at the month end development update again

Can't really trust anything they say. It'll just be out when it is out and that's it.

 

[MadMaxG79]

Have anyone seen this before? It's pretty clever. I only stumbled upon it when I was looking for a stereo combo amp for my modeler. I don't even own the QC, I just thought it was a really neat solution. Basically, it's a 280W stereo power amp that you place underneath your QC. Seems very compact. Only downside, I guess, is that it might be a little unintuitive to step on the footswitches when they are raised like that...

QC Amp Base 280

With the QC Amp Base 280W, you transform your Quad Cortex into a compact, lightweight, and portable guitar amplifier setup.

shop.ritteramps.de

Edit: It even features a power outlet for the QC so you only have one power cable going to the board. And an option to include an additional power output in case your incorporating it with other pedals/wireless unit/whathaveyou.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Have anyone seen this before? It's pretty clever. I only stumbled upon it when I was looking for a stereo combo amp for my modeler. I don't even own the QC, I just thought it was a really neat solution. Basically, it's a 280W stereo power amp that you place underneath your QC. Seems very compact. Only downside, I guess, is that it might be a little unintuitive to step on the footswitches when they are raised like that...

QC Amp Base 280

With the QC Amp Base 280W, you transform your Quad Cortex into a compact, lightweight, and portable guitar amplifier setup.

shop.ritteramps.de

Edit: It even features a power outlet for the QC so you only have one power cable going to the board. And an option to include an additional power output in case your incorporating it with other pedals/wireless unit/whathaveyou.

Ritter amps are awesome. I have one from my toaster days.

 

[Warmart]

Have anyone seen this before? It's pretty clever. I only stumbled upon it when I was looking for a stereo combo amp for my modeler. I don't even own the QC, I just thought it was a really neat solution. Basically, it's a 280W stereo power amp that you place underneath your QC. Seems very compact. Only downside, I guess, is that it might be a little unintuitive to step on the footswitches when they are raised like that...

QC Amp Base 280

With the QC Amp Base 280W, you transform your Quad Cortex into a compact, lightweight, and portable guitar amplifier setup.

shop.ritteramps.de

Edit: It even features a power outlet for the QC so you only have one power cable going to the board. And an option to include an additional power output in case your incorporating it with other pedals/wireless unit/whathaveyou.

Ritter amps are awesome. I have one from my toaster days.

Damn, nice!

I also had one screwed into my toaster. Great company and the owner is a primo dude!

 

[JiveTurkey]

Damn, nice!

I also had one screwed into my toaster. Great company and the owner is a primo dude!

Yeah great experience overall with the product and communication I had with the owner despite buying it used. I wish they were out there a bit more honestly.

 

[Orvillain]

Think my honeymoon period might be over yknow. Gonna keep the QC for a while yet, coz I do like having something quick to plug into sometimes... but... I also just really really love real amps.

Don't dislike or hate the QC at all, apart from a few small issues, this time around it has been a lot of fun. But I'm currently sat in the middle of my studio (I'm more or less over the stomach flu thing I've had this week!) with 10 valve amps, three 4x12's, three top notch modellers, dozens and dozens of plugins .... and I'm like.... I don't fucking NEED all of this!!!

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

Yeah, my honeymoon period was over very quickly...

Look on my noise floor, ye Mighty, and despair!

 

[Mongillo19]

But I'm currently sat in the middle of my studio (I'm more or less over the stomach flu thing I've had this week!) with 10 valve amps, three 4x12's, three top notch modellers, dozens and dozens of plugins .... and I'm like.... I don't fucking NEED all of this!!!

Is it gear purge time