Quad Cortex Mini Getting Started Guide | Unboxing, Setup & Dialing Tone!

Just got the Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini and in this video I walk through a full unboxing, setup, and complete beginner guide to get you up and running fast. As a guitarist, I’m always chasing great tone — but I’m also looking for the most compact way to get it. After checking this out at NAMM Show and finally getting one after the waitlist, I wanted to break this down step by step. Purchase the QC Mini using my sweetwater affiliate link to help support the channel: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/yZmE0v Guitar used in demo: Vola OZ ROA - save 10% with code MUSIC4MILES https://volaguitars.com/products/oz-r... Chapters: 0:00 Why I Bought the Quad Cortex Mini (NAMM + Waitlist) 0:43 Unboxing the Quad Cortex Mini 1:02 What’s in the Box (Accessories & Power Options) 2:14 Size Comparison (Tone Master Pro & Ampero II) 2:58 First Boot & Power Setup 3:20 Connecting to WiFi + Updates 4:08 Logging Into Neural DSP Account (Plugins Sync) 4:40 Connecting to Interface / DAW Setup 5:00 Inputs & Outputs Overview 5:25 Understanding the Signal Chain (Preset View) 6:05 Turning Effects On/Off + Editing Parameters 7:09 Built-in Tuner Shortcut 7:38 Changing Amp Models 8:02 Moving & Deleting Effects 8:35 Adding New Effects (Plugins, Drives, Mods, etc.) 9:26 Gig View Explained (Live Performance Mode) 10:14 Preset Mode vs Scene Mode 11:29 Scene Mode Deep Dive (8 Scenes Trick) 13:04 Stomp Mode Explained 14:02 Volume Controls & Output Routing 14:26 Full I/O Menu + Global EQ 15:03 Saving Presets & Setlists 15:22 Switching Between Preset Banks 16:15 Final Thoughts & First Impressions This is a complete getting started guide designed to help you understand the Quad Cortex Mini quickly so you can start playing, building tones, and creating your own presets. First impressions — this thing is insanely powerful for how small it is. If you want a full review, tone comparison, or deeper dive into captures and plugins, let me know in the comments. #quadcortexmini #quadcortex #neuraldsp #guitarprocessor #guitartone #ampmodeler #guitargear #guitarist #home studio #pedalboard