Quad Cortex Mini

[mbenigni]

That thing even looks cool. Guys do I need to buy a QC mini? I mean probably not but on the other hand I probably do right? Socrates would consider it a logically sound investment

Stupid Mini is going to turn me into a guy with three QCs.

 

[mbenigni]

I have 5 patches already created that sound phenomenal and could pretty much just stop there-interestingly they are a complete mix of different devices. A free two rock capture, the Princeton model, the 800 model, a v2 plexi capture and a crunchy SLO tone that uses that Soldano X plug in amp.

I need some guidance on how to set levels. I have been using the master volumes or adjusting by swiping down-not sure if that is the best way at all but just the one I used. Any guidance would be appreciated. At some point I am going to have to get these levels consistent across the various pre sets and or create scenes. I still dont what I am doing and haven't cracked the manual.

I am finding an IR I know to be better than the cabs but I haven't played around with the cabs for more than 5 mins yet. I have just defaulted to an IR I know and like.

Options include: amp block's Output level, the Output level of the last block in the chain that has one (e.g. cabinet), or the Volume on whatever Output or Send block is at the end of your path. I usually go with the third option, since it can be applied consistently regardless of what blocks are in the preset.

As far as getting all your presets to the same level... this is the eternal struggle. There's no "one size fits all" since you're overall volumes and timbres are going to affect the way you perceive relative volumes between presets.

 

[mbenigni]

And there really needs to be a ducking control on all the delays. Why include it on just a few of them…

Amen. All delays and all reverbs should have ducking controls.

 

[mbenigni]

I’m not too versed on the legend of the Dumble but it’s pretty intriguing on the QC. I paired it up with a 412 GB and the cleans are of course nice, but I’m kind of surprised how dirty you can push it with all the various internal boosts. Paired with the 1981 drive and its kind of playground for mid-gain indie rock vibes. Having fun with that, but the amp is going to be mildly frustrating until I can capture the million different ways you can get to tones with the various setting combos.

Is there a way to copy scenes from one preset to another? Or, to say save the current state of all the params in the amp block, then move to a second scene and start over, or do you have to individually assign each param to that scene?

I’m nearing the RTFM stage now that I’m reaching keeper status with it.

Yeah, the Dumble is like a roll your own amp construction kit. Lots of potential but also lots of work.

Good news: there is a way to copy Scenes. Assuming the Mini is the same as the OG: swipe up to go to Scene view; look for the copy icon in the top right corner of the Scene's block (looks like two sheets of paper?); press that. You'll be prompted to press the footswitch of the destination Scene. (There's also an icon for swapping two Scenes, which is frequently useful.)