I Didn't Think I'd Go Back to the Quad Cortex

JM Vintage Wave Preset: https://justinmuncy.etsy.com/listing/... Helix & Quad Cortex Presets: https://justinmuncy.etsy.com I didn't think I was going to go back to the Quad Cortex. After spending nearly a year using the Line 6 Helix LT, I was convinced I'd found the modeler that fit me best. The delays and reverbs were inspiring, the workflow worked for me, and I thought my Quad Cortex days were behind me. Then Neural DSP released V2 Captures. What surprised me wasn't necessarily the sound. It was the feel. So in this video, I'm breaking down why I switched back to the Quad Cortex, what V2 Captures changed for me, the strengths and limitations I still see in the platform, and why I've become less interested in chasing "perfect" tones and more interested in building a rig that feels inspiring to play. **GEAR MENTIONED IN VIDEO** As a Sweetwater Affiliate I can earn a commission from the links in this post. I only advertise products I use and/or believe in! If you're looking for gear, this is a cool way to support the channel. Also note: I did receive the Epiphone Les Paul for previous sponsored video, with Sweetwater, but this video is not sponsored. Guitar Modeling Neural DSP Quad Cortex - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4PY0yZ SKB Quad Cortex Case - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PyZEmY Guitar Pedals Jackson Audio Belle Starr - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/5g3EKL JHS Bender Fuzz - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DKrGBn JHS Moonshine - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QygL03 Amps SUPRO DELTA KING 12: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LX9kJa Amp Load Box / DI Two Notes Torpedo Captor - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/757qDQ Guitars Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/EEdjDD Let me know in the comments: What modeler are you currently using? Have you tried V2 Captures? What matters more to you: realism or inspiration? Chapters: 0:00 I Thought I Was Done With It 1:13 Why I Switched to the Helix 3:02 The Update That Changed Everything 4:37 Building a Rig That Sounds Like Me 5:43 The Problem With Chasing Realism (For Me) 6:51 Thoughts on My Current Preset Disclaimer: All product names and brands are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse, Justin Muncy. Any use or reference to product names, brands, or trademarks is for descriptive purposes only.