Quad Cortex Mini

[AZG]

Many touring acts had full size QC’s in rack drawers and many more users have them sitting on desks. In both instances the footswitches of the QC are just extra size and weight. To me this is just “Rack Cortex” akin to what the Axe FX is for Neural. Full power of their flagship bit in a studio/rack format. I say ‘rack’ as 4 of these can fit in a single rack drawer and I’m not sure the traditional rack format is more useful or a better design than this in 2026. It also is great for users who want it for a desktop/studio use only.

tldr - Quad Cortex ideal for live, Mini Cortex ideal for Studio (or live with a rack setup)

I actually prefer this idea as a rack solution than the standard rack device like the AxeFx III. If only it had a dedicated/integrated foot switch controller option like Fractals FC6 and FC12. Works well on desktop or rack and can be used on the floor if needed. I would love to see Fractal, Line 6 and Fender run with this idea and improve it. Fender already has poo switches, so they have one advantage there.

 

[ejecta]

Briefly, but that post was edited out - but yes - I do believe we'll see a device from FAS with a touchscreen.

And the TI SoC I think FAS will use for next gen is

Just adding a touch screen doesn’t tell you much to be honest. It’s how it’s implemented that matters imho.

 

[Dez]

I actually prefer this idea as a rack solution than the standard rack device like the AxeFx III. If only it had a dedicated/integrated foot switch controller option like Fractals FC6 and FC12. Works well on desktop or rack and can be used on the floor if needed. I would love to see Fractal, Line 6 and Fender run in with this idea and improve it. Fender already has poo switches, so they have one advantage there.

I'm kinda thinking of making an enclosure/box for it so it sits under your monitor facing me like the front of a rack

 

[Whizzinby]

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Cool perspective on the size. Flagship device with full DSP and features, but only barely bigger than a Big Sky.

 

[TubeStack]

TBH, I think the reverbs on QC are a lot better than the reverbs on HX.

Yeah, good point, I remember you saying that.

I don’t use reverb on effects units at all. If I use any reverb, it’s just a touch from the actual amp, so it’s not on my radar.

 

[GTR37]

I actually prefer this idea as a rack solution than the standard rack device like the AxeFx III. If only it had a dedicated/integrated foot switch controller option like Fractals FC6 and FC12. Works well on desktop or rack and can be used on the floor if needed. I would love to see Fractal, Line 6 and Fender run with this idea and improve it. Fender already has poo switches, so they have one advantage there.

Just use an airwalk honestly I think it less than $100

 

[AZG]

Just use an airwalk honestly I think it less than $100

I want scribble strips on a remote foot switch so it’s easy to see what you’re doing. It’s one of the things that makes Fractals FC foot switches so great. Plug and play with all the information you need.