Quad Cortex Mini

[dws2384]

And that's all that goes into it? Wow!

No. it likely would have cost more to actually redesign the entire main board with a single DSP and have a seperate fab and assembled part. This product is the same main board/screen with the foot switch board removed, a modified IO board, and a slightly modified UI skin for the 4 switches.

The whole forum mindset of remove some stuff = huge discount isn’t reality. How do I know? Well I’ve spent 20 years designing and building products and a good portion of my discussions with customers revolve around this exact topic.

 

[paisleywookiee]

No. it likely would have cost more to actually redesign the entire main board with a single DSP and have a seperate fab and assembled part. This product is the same main board/screen with the foot switch board removed, a modified IO board, and a slightly modified UI skin for the 4 switches.

The whole forum mindset of remove some stuff = huge discount isn’t reality. How do I know? Well I’ve spent 20 years designing and building products and a good portion of my discussions with customers revolve around this exact topic.

That's disappointing. Not that you've spent 20 years designing stuff. I wonder how different boards are, given the size, if at all.

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And for the record (and in my defense) I'm not one of the idiots who think Dual Cortex = $749 either. I realize it's way more involved than that.

 

[mbenigni]

That's the point! lol

And in other news, we have been talking about it.

 

[FourT6and2]

You can still use the plugins you just don't get the shiny graphics or anything. Here's a screenshot of a preset I use that includes Nameless devices:

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The QC works great as an audio interface. I don't run into any issues using 48KHz - that shit is above my head though, I just use what works and if it doesn't work, I figure it out lol

When using the QC or Mini as audio interface to get the cool shiny graphics on laptop (lol), can you still run it all through the QC/Mini and then out to a power amp, into an actual 4x12? Or is it more for running through studio monitors or something like that?

Basically, I'm wondering if I can use this as an actual live rig through a real power amp and still have access to all the features of the desktop plugin.

 

[dws2384]

That's disappointing. Not that you've spent 20 years designing stuff. I wonder how different boards are, given the size, if at all.

EDIT

And for the record (and in my defense) I'm not one of the idiots who think Dual Cortex = $749 either. I realize it's way more involved than that.

Ya, I wasn’t targeting you. It was “Internet forums” collectively

I’ve been active on internet forums for as long as I’ve been designing stuff, maybe more (that’s actually a terrifying thought)

This place seems to have a high percentage of people who’ve been around the Internet forum block a few times. Hardens the mind. If you can survive an argument with strangers on the internet, real life arguments are a breeze lol.

 

[Dez]

When using the QC or Mini as audio interface to get the cool shiny graphics on laptop (lol), can you still run it all through the QC/Mini and then out to a power amp, into an actual 4x12? Or is it more for running through studio monitors or something like that?

Basically, I'm wondering if I can use this as an actual live rig through a real power amp and still have access to all the features of the desktop plugin.

You can access all the features of the desktop plugin without the desktop GUI lol - it’s the same exact effect/amp whatever. it’s actually nicer in the QC because you can mix and match between plugins and move blocks around.

The QC can be used with a power amp or with studio monitors - are you asking if you’re able to run the desktop plugins through a power amp?

 

[FourT6and2]

The QC can be used with a power amp or with studio monitors - are you asking if you’re able to run the desktop plugins through a power amp?

Yes. Via the QC or Mini, so I wouldn't need any additional hardware. QC, lapto, power amp, 4x12. Possible?

Or, rather... can the desktop plugins control the QC? So your audio isn't going into the computer and then back out. Can the desktop plugins act as a virtual "remote" to control the QC? This would theoretically reduce latency?

 

[Dez]

If you’re pulling your laptop into this whole thing, and only care about the plugins, just get an audio interface and plugins. There is no benefit to having a hardware modeler at that point - you would route your interface into your power amp at that point.

The plugin apps cannot control the QC - they do not integrate in that way.

 

[deadpool_25]

Morningstar MC_ Pro. Pick your number of foot switches.

I have an MC6 Pro I think might be cool with it. I also have an Airstep and a RJM MidiBaby 3.

 

[deadpool_25]

When using the QC or Mini as audio interface to get the cool shiny graphics on laptop (lol), can you still run it all through the QC/Mini and then out to a power amp, into an actual 4x12? Or is it more for running through studio monitors or something like that?

Basically, I'm wondering if I can use this as an actual live rig through a real power amp and still have access to all the features of the desktop plugin.

If you’re pulling your laptop into this whole thing, and only care about the plugins, just get an audio interface and plugins. There is no benefit to having a hardware modeler at that point - you would route your interface into your power amp at that point.

The plugin apps cannot control the QC - they do not integrate in that way.

Yeah what Dez said.

I can see a bit of a misunderstanding happening here.

The plugins are purely made for use on a computer. They are software that can be used in standalone mode or integrated into a DAW like Cubase or Logic for use when recording and/or building more complex signal chains. In either case you would plug your guitar into some type of audio interface, connect that interface to your computer, open the plugin (either standalone or through a DAW), check your settings (can be a bit confusing at first), and play. You can listen to the resulting sounds through the interface outputs into monitors, headphones, or even a power amp and cab.

The QC/QCM are, generally speaking, completely separate things. They can be used as your audio interface if desired, but they don’t have to be. Although they can run blocks that are just like the devices in the plugins, they aren’t actually connected to or interacting with the plugins you have loaded on the computer.

If you want the plugins and their cool graphics, and you want to run that through a power amp and cab, you’ll need to use your laptop/computer. You’ll also need some kind of interface.

If you want to be able to load the sounds from the plugins, you don’t need a computer at all. You just need the QC/M and your power amp cab—you just don’t get the pretty graphics.

If you want pretty graphics and decent tones through a power amp and cab, and are willing to give up the NDSP plugin thoughts completely, you might look into a Fender Tonemaster Pro. Although at that point I will sneer in your general direction.