Neural DSP Nano Cortex

[GTR37]

Is the noise gate currently in the input block like the QC?

I think a few of those upgrades would really make the Nano appealing. Understanding DSP limitations, but if they add a separate drive block and can expand the effect selections that would be awesome.

Compressor
Drive
Capture
Modulation
Delay
Reverb

That's a pretty solid chain.

Yes it 2 pre fx 3 post indicated by the 5 LED
The rumour is they will free up a slot by moving the gate into the capture block
Freeing up a pre effect slot to get the drives

Delays reverbs and additional mods would be easy

For me if it was Drive, Capture, Chorus, Dual Delay
And Plate I would consider biting

 

[jellodog]

For me if it was Drive, Capture, Chorus, Dual Delay
And Plate I would consider biting

Not sure they'd have enough processing power for dual delay; but yeah, that would certainly be nice.

 

[Jarick]

Well with NDSP nothing is necessarily "easy" lol...

But yeah that would make sense. QC, Helix, and Fractal all have a noise gate built into the input block so that would make the most sense IMO.

 

[laxu]

For what it costs, the Nano Cortex is pretty weak offering.

I can do a more complex signal chain on the Ampero 2 Stomp which costs several hundred less, with a proper touchscreen UI and everything.

If Hotone adds the capture functionality to the Stomp, I just don't see a lot of appeal to the Nano Cortex.

 

[GTR37]

Well with NDSP nothing is necessarily "easy" lol...

But yeah that would make sense. QC, Helix, and Fractal all have a noise gate built into the input block so that would make the most sense IMO.

Not only not easy but also not
Timely

The Nano roadmap and improvements we are talking about possibly happening could be like 6 to 8 months away

My guess is they will announce an Update at NAMM

 

[GTR37]

For what it costs, the Nano Cortex is pretty weak offering.

I can do a more complex signal chain on the Ampero 2 Stomp which costs several hundred less, with a proper touchscreen UI and everything.

If Hotone adds the capture functionality to the Stomp, I just don't see a lot of appeal to the Nano Cortex.

I like the layout and set up of NANO w the app

But if Hotone offers a catch only box w the touchscreen in a smaller box than the stage
It would be a tough sell
Especially w all the fx
The catches I have heard so far have been stellar to my ears

 

[Sedaxel]

I'm really digging the Nano. Yes, it's very limited as an all in one unit. But it even could serve as it, if the complexity of the gig is not too FX eager.

For me, it's just great to have that form factor, that power requirements, that sounds quality, that capturing easiness... I'm only missing a compressor block, to be fair, since I can capture my amp with my overdrives in 2 minutes and they sound stellar. And the hardware is seriously well made and superbly thought out.

There's no other capturing device this size and price.

 

[GTR37]

I'm really digging the Nano. Yes, it's very limited as an all in one unit. But it even could serve as it, if the complexity of the gig is not too FX eager.

For me, it's just great to have that form factor, that power requirements, that sounds quality, that capturing easiness... I'm only missing a compressor block, to be fair, since I can capture my amp with my overdrives in 2 minutes and they sound stellar. And the hardware is seriously well made and superbly thought out.

There's no other capturing device this size and price.

I agree , I much prefer the tones to ToneX

if you are only interested in captures and as you said need a couple of really good fx, its great . I think its simplicity probably just encourages you to play more which is never a bad thing .

I like the NDSP tones a lot , IMO they have the best low end attack it tight but not stiff , I have been playing around with just their SLO plug and its a joy and simple to get great tone IMO

 

[mikah912]

I agree , I much prefer the tones to ToneX

if you are only interested in captures and as you said need a couple of really good fx, its great . I think its simplicity probably just encourages you to play more which is never a bad thing .

I like the NDSP tones a lot , IMO they have the best low end attack it tight but not stiff , I have been playing around with just their SLO plug and its a joy and simple to get great tone IMO

As much as I ding NDSP, I most certainly prefer their tones, UI and - can't believe I'm saying this - business practices to IK Multimedia.

That said, I'd rather have an HX Stomp as a backup and I actually do. Nano is just too crippled for my use cases. I'm sure the core amp sounds are fine. I never had a problem with Neural's captures when I owned a QC.