NMD: NDSP Quad Cortex

[norminal]

I mean, this looks pretty damn sweet…

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Enough room for one more pedal!

 

[mbenigni]

Enough room for one more pedal!

Tuner and/or wireless. :)

 

[TubeStack]

Tuner and/or wireless. :)

My Suhr Micro midi would likely go there, for amp/switching when in 4cm.

(It could probably fit underneath, but I like being able to see it and also easier to connect the TRS cable.)

 

[mbenigni]

My Suhr Micro midi would likely go there, for amp/switching when in 4cm.

(It could probably fit underneath, but I like being able to see it and also easier to connect the TRS cable.)

Interesting. Whenever I've considered a MIDI amp switcher, I always figured I'd mount the switcher behind the amp and run a MIDI cable. Does the Micro MIDI require power?

 

[TubeStack]

Interesting. Whenever I've considered a MIDI amp switcher, I always figured I'd mount the switcher behind the amp and run a MIDI cable. Does the Micro MIDI require power?

I’ve thought about that setup, but this just seems easier?

And yes, it does need power, so I’d have to Velcro the switcher inside the amp head or something and then also plug it in with its own adapter back there, whereas this way it can be powered off my pedalboard supply and be secured there.

 

[Sascha Franck]

I think the Foot Captain actually has a slightly wider sweep, mechanically. It's definitely a little smoother. But don't quote me on that (yet). I'll check it later today and get back.

Oh, so it's defenitely in the ballpark. Yeah, would be quite nice if you could compare them.

 

[TubeStack]

Only drawback to that sweet Metro 20 setup is that the HX One doesn’t have amp models, so not the same backup the Stomp provides if the QC goes down.

But fitting a Stomp on requires either the Metro 24 or Classic Jr, both of which get pretty big with hard cases (QC’s screen makes me want a hard case).

 

[Sascha Franck]

One question: Why don't you folks build your pedalboard frameworks yourself? It's so easy to do with bog standard case plywood and allows for any levels of customisation. It's cheaper, too.

 

[ejecta]

Right here:

MAXOAK Laptop Power Bank

One cable from the 12V barrel jack connector (with polarity swap), and you're good to go. And it's gotten really cheap. :O I've had this for well over a year; there may be better options by now.

What kind of play time are you getting out of a full charge?

 

[TubeStack]

Ok went and grabbed it.

Will post pics when it’s all set up!

 

[TubeStack]

Ok love the HX One, super cool and sleek device. Really has an "upgraded, more modern" feel to it and the oled screen is awesome. Killer pair with the QC + this pedal.

That being said, I can't get the HX1 to respond to any midi messages from the QC consistently. It briefly worked for no apparent reason last night and then didn't work again, a few hours later, and hasn't worked since. Also can't get it to update to 3.70 (is currently on 3.60). Huge bummer and I've spent all my weekend time trying to get it working instead of playing and enjoying it.

It's not a QC issue, because my HX Stomp is responding to midi from it fine. I've tried different cables, power cycling, checking midi channels, etc.

And, when I try to update the HX1 with either HX One Librarian or Line 6 Central, it's just shuts off/goes into blank update mode and nothing happens, then there's a message from HX1L or L6C that the firmware update failed and to power cycle and try again. Happens over and over.

 

[TubeStack]

I've tried this, too, no luck:

https://line6.com/support/page/kb/e...date-recovery-update-mode-instructions-r1067/

 

[TubeStack]

Ok, it's responding to midi now, for no apparent reason other than switching between cables (is now working with the same cable it wasn't working with, a few minutes ago). Maybe it's something as simple as needing to seat the cable more firmly.

Still will not update, though.

 

[Mongillo19]

Ok, it's responding to midi now, for no apparent reason other than switching between cables (is now working with the same cable it wasn't working with, a few minutes ago). Maybe it's something as simple as needing to seat the cable more firmly.

Still will not update, though.

Hmmm that sounds rough. Could it be a janky unit?

 

[TubeStack]

Hmmm that sounds rough. Could it be a janky unit?

That’s what I’m wondering, although there’s someone at TOP who had the exact same update issue using his desktop PC but then it worked on his laptop (even though his PC works with all his other L6 stuff).

I’m on a MacBook Pro, fwiw.

 

[TubeStack]

(And I can’t resist adding that if this was the QC, everyone would be screaming bloody murder and calling it a POS… )

 

[mbenigni]

What kind of play time are you getting out of a full charge?

If I recall correctly, it was something crazy like 17 hours. Plus, you can run the QC while the battery is plugged in and recharging.

 

[Mongillo19]

(And I can’t resist adding that if this was the QC, everyone would be screaming bloody murder and calling it a POS… )

Well tbf the QC has an extensive tracklist of many issues (both with the unit and company) that get people riled up about it but that's neither here nor there

 

[TubeStack]

Well tbf the QC has an extensive tracklist of many issues (both with the unit and company) that get people riled up about it but that's neither here nor there

Yes, I get that, but tbh, while trying to solve this problem, I’ve come across a fair amount of HX1 issues people are having, as well as general HX-line problems over the years, and it was an interesting comparison. And I’ve had my share of problems with my HXFX and Helix Floor too, when I owned them.

But also interesting is L6’s FAR better response and track record with all of it, so I get that too.

And as you say, it’s neither here nor there, and poking that bear/stirring that pot is not going to help me try and solve this problem around here.

 

[Mongillo19]

Yes, I get that, but tbh, while trying to solve this problem, I’ve come across a fair amount of HX1 issues people are having, as well as general HX-line problems over the years, and it was an interesting comparison. And I’ve had my share of problems with my HXFX and Helix Floor too, when I owned them.

But also interesting is L6’s FAR better response and track record with all of it, so I get that too.

And as you say, it’s neither here nor there, and poking that bear/stirring that pot is not going to help me try and solve this problem around here.

Units from any company are going to have issues, there are no ways around that. It's about now the company solves and responds to those issues.

Add to the fact that the QC is more expensive than any L6 product, still isn't what it was marketed at when money was collected from people, has a shady history of interacting with other competition, is essentially radio silent on any sort of development pace, puts off a vibe of not knowing how their flagship model operates, etc etc there are many aspects to dislike NDSP/QC. Yes, the QC does not get much love here, but there is a reason behind it.

If the QCs sole issue was hardware malfunction, I still don't think it would get the hate you see online. Although they really need to get various services centers opened (like the promised pre launch) so you don't have to send it to Finland. They've done multiple things that can rub people the wrong way and it just has culminated. And add to the fact many of us here were banned from forums due to those who were affiliated with NDSP but refused to acknowledge it until after the fact. It's not a good recipe!