NEURAL DSP NANO CORTEX ON BASS!

[@IvanBassist]

Thanks for standing up for us bassists, Erik!

[@erikarko]

@@IvanBassist 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@AJbassist]

4eva luv the u and erik bro support

[@larsandersen2653]

Making it sound a lot better than the official bass launch video.

[@erikarko]

@@larsandersen2653 🙏🙏🙏

[@mixministermike]

Gate instead of Compressor tells me bass is still an after-thought for them

[@erikarko]

@@mixministermike it isn’t. But they had to prioritise 😅

[@Rav3nghast]

@@erikarkowhich means it is 🤣

[@erikarko]

@Rav3nghast If you say so 😂

[@tibi1687]

Bass îs an after-thought and has been for neural DSP. I e had more luck getting great tones with the ampero series. This thing is an insult to all neural DSP clients. Bad în every way. More limited than other cheaper units. More expensive. No support for the integration with the plugins. Lack of conectivity lack of effects. Lack of modulariry. Etc.

[@markrobichaud1206]

Ordered my nano cortex an hour ago fingers crossed its as good on bass as QC is and here comes our bass gear savior Erik Arko with a demo - thank you Arko!!

[@erikarko]

@@markrobichaud1206 Dude, thank you! That comment made my day! Glad to be of service! 🙏

[@ikestoddard2458]

Wonderful tools that Neural DSP has made. Hurry with that follow-on video!

[@erikarko]

@@ikestoddard2458 Working on it! :)

[@tetanusforbreakfast3500]

£499 in the UK. for that, a Darkglass Infinity, Photon and ADAM could be better option for bass in my opinion. DK has built-in compressor, better blend control (most even have crossover or some solution for that), better built-in tuner on the unit itself. DGs were designed for bass players. but the DGs don't have transpose/pitch shifter, modulation/delay/reverb effects (only the ADAM has chorus). And DG can't make/play a capture. If they could add compressor and a crossover with control over the two separated signal... then it would be much much better.

[@erikarko]

@@tetanusforbreakfast3500 I certainly see your point :) Compression is coming, if I know Neural right :)

[@MarcxSerrano]

Man save a few more bones and get the e500

[@ModPhreak]

@@MarcxSerrano what is the e500?

[@hrgbass5701]

Love this man! Great to see you digging into the Nano & App. 👊🏼

[@erikarko]

Thanks man!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@frantiseksvarc1672]

All five captures you loaded sounded pretty sick, in my opinion. I really like the EBS one and Acoustic 450 captures. Currently putting together bass QC rig so I will probably use one of those.

[@erikarko]

Nice!!

[@addystontuckerray2054]

I feel like it might be a good option if you are building a hybrid rig, also if you want an all in one rig for guitar and bass that is supplemented by pedals. That’s where I’m leaning towards using it for.

[@erikarko]

I’m gonna build a board around it!

[@matthewduncan9405]

Oh god my KZbin algorithm is going to pump a lot of videos to me 😂

[@erikarko]

😁😁😁😁

[@manuelramos1277]

Super dissapointing... I ordered it the moment I saw the unveiling video and after looking at this cancelled my order

[@erikarko]

@@manuelramos1277 Sorry to hear that!

[@antownzio]

@erikarko ok now I have to ask a follow up question... this or the microtubes infinity as per my last question?

[@erikarko]

How much do you use compression? The Nano is GREAT, but as of now, it doesn’t have a compressor in it. If you enjoy using additional pedals, then this is a great unit :)

[@antownzio]

@ I always use compression. I have an empress bass compressor but I do also use effects too which is why I’m now torn because the nano cortex or the infinity.

[@erikarko]

Sound wise, they both will do a great job! If you want to keep the Empress, go for the Nano - if you want an “all in one”-solution, get the Infinity! :)

[@antownzio]

@@erikarko well I placed an order for the Infinity... cant wait to try it out thanks

[@danafra08]

I got mine. And pair with zoom b6. Quality of tone is mind blowing.. the IR is very responsive.

[@erikarko]

Nice!!

[@chucksona]

i love your videos bro very informative

[@erikarko]

@@chucksona 🙏🙏🙏

[@Killerb567]

No DI out? Thats a shame. The Darkglass infinity series or E500 seem like a better option still.

[@erikarko]

@@Killerb567 The HX Stomp doesn’t have one either, and that’s been working fine for many users 😅

[@marcpeiron_studio]

I saw on the Neural DSP video that it has a DI out indeed.

[@Killerb567]

@marcpeiron_studio that's not a DI out it's a IN for capturing

[@LorenLeonard]

Thanks for sharing. I was really curious to get a closer look at the unit. Not so sure on this device.

[@erikarko]

@@LorenLeonard I like it. Gonna build a pedalboard around it next :)

[@scubatromp]

Only one capture can be in a signal chain? That's a no start for me. No XLR out? No effects loop?

[@erikarko]

As of now, yes. The two other are hard to implement in software updates 😂

[@Theliraan]

1L out is unbalanced, 2R is balanced. I don't sure, but probably it might be used for balanced mono out.

[@NorbMolina]

Thanks a million for the review. Super informative. I wanted to ask if you can parallel process with it. I like my bass tone to be always on with the other effects going on around it. Thanks again.

[@erikarko]

Sadly no, you can’t parallel process as of now

[@bobmaerten]

Hum…. I already have multiple boxes with mobile app control. This one having only a single effect chain, so no splitting possibilities is a no go for me. But the capture utility in this small form factor might interest many!

[@erikarko]

@@bobmaerten Valid points!

[@Hellbassist]

Heeeell yeeeees pooooowerfuuuul🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥

[@erikarko]

YEEEES!! 💪💪💪💪💪

[@BassFumi]

Thanks for the video presentation, I was looking forward to it but I don’t know, I’m not sure if it’s really worth it for bass, They said we could capture Parallax X and put it in, Have you tried? Does it work? That’s basically the only thing that matters to me, putting Parallax X in 😅

[@erikarko]

@@BassFumi it’s not great at capturing multiband units, sadly. You can get pretty close, but it’s not perfect :)

[@456or7strings]

I hope they activate the Bluetooth on the QC and incorporate the mobile app.

[@erikarko]

That’d be cool :)

[@Cyber_DW]

It doesn’t have parallel or clean blend right? I’m genuinely surprised that this and the Kemper player are missing that. Something like this would be awesome for us bassists, but I’d need a blend of sorts. My player got returned and I grabbed a QC. I can’t say I’m hugely understanding what market NDSP were aiming for. Player/toneX I guess? Stomp still seems a better bass option.

[@erikarko]

@@Cyber_DW Fingers crossed for future updates on those aspects 👍

[@Cyber_DW]

@@erikarko defo. Something like that plus the compression would kill. Cheers for getting the video out so rapid (with chapters!). Legend as per!

[@erikarko]

@@Cyber_DW 🙏

[@AJbassist]

one thing i dont like how phone dependent it feels over the the stomp

[@erikarko]

@@AJbassist I literary took me five minutes to get used to - and after that, it was like second nature! :)

[@AJbassist]

@@erikarko it is a set it and forget setup and not having to bend over so that is a plus

[@erikarko]

@@AJbassist 👍

[@AJbassist]

@@erikarko I wish they had u5 n 1073 pre model :/ , I wonder if ppl made patch of them ah

[@erikarko]

@@AJbassist Worth investigating!

[@florenttenryu5011]

Do you think it's too expensive ?

[@erikarko]

@@florenttenryu5011 No, IMHO it’s well priced! 👍

[@sethdusith6093]

I found it kinda disappointing for bass. But I already got a sweet bass pedal board. I mainly bought it for my guitar anyway

[@erikarko]

@@sethdusith6093 I have a feeling that it’ll get better!

[@Sinzbad]

How does this compare to the Two notes Opus?

[@erikarko]

They’re pretty on par with each other, I’d say!

[@Mattseak]

I'm really bummed it doesn't have a compressor. It could have been the perfect "one pedal to do it all" for most bass players, but now I'd probably rather get something else, because it doesn't really make sense to spend another 200-300€ for a compressor on top of the Nano Cortex itself unless you really are hell bent on having a Cortex unit.

[@erikarko]

@@Mattseak I totally see your point. With that being said, compression is probably coming sooner rather than later!

[@Mattseak]

@erikarko I hope so!

[@erikarko]

@ Me too! :)

[@rickymaina]

it makes sense for guitar, for the bass i don't understand it...why not buying a micro head like the warwick gnome or the trace elliot elf?you have the DI as well and you can have the power amp included...Who is using reverb, chorus or delay on bass?? come on...

[@inquisidor1]

I thkink that it depends on what are you trying to do or experiment, you can call me a mad man but currently experimenting playing metal with a tone influenced by Alex Weber on the Weakest Among Us where the bass has this crazy blended tone of overdrive plus a chorus. You may not like it but i loved that crazy tone

[@erikarko]

I enjoy using both chorus and delay 😅

[@Bibblebabbler]

Stop being a boring bass player. Live a Little

[@broomwinkle]

Doesn’t really make sense for bassists to be honest. Lack of a comp, FX loop and DI is just killer for me. I’m also more into amp modelling than capturing so I think I’ll stick with the HX Stomp until a worthy alternative comes out.

[@erikarko]

Whatever works for you 👍

[@therealsandeman]

It looks very limited. FX section does disappoint..To name one missing FX; No envelope filter? Although advertised for bass it is not there yet. Very guitar oriented . Perhaps with future updates it might get usable? HX Stomp or Kemper Player feel like better options.

[@erikarko]

I’d take this over the Kemper player any day, but compared to the HX Stomp I can see the lacklustre aspects of this one :)

[@therealsandeman]

@@erikarko thank you for responding. Just wondering what are you biggest pro's in favour of the Nano compared to the KPP? Just to note. i am looking at the Quad Cortex.

[@erikarko]

@@therealsandeman The Nano has a VERY easy to use editor on the phone - and the unit itself is pretty darn easy to use. My experience with the Kemper line is that they take a decade to learn how to operate properly 😂

[@robertf1309]

I'd rather just build a laptop rig with Parallax X or get a Quad Cortex tbh

[@erikarko]

👍

[@jusplayinmybass]

I am considering using this for an interface in a laptop rig. I currently use an OMEC Teleport

[@Songtitles4u]

I hope they will make ‘bass signal chain’ with a future update. IMO this is too guitar focused. No compressor and no OD with a blend makes it not worth 500 euro’s for me. Also as a bass player I’d need the option to send an IR to FOH and a dry signal to my amp. If you want an PRE AMP + IR loader I’d get something else.

[@erikarko]

👍👍👍

[@allanpenford8787]

Anyone else getting sick of apps

[@erikarko]

Honestly, this one works REALLY well. But I see your point.

[@thewaldfe9763]

Absolutely. Not that it's not working. I just wonder if there will still be an updated app that works on your phone in 10 years. As we all know, mobile phones are disposable, musical instruments are not (at least so far). You'll either be stuck with the settings you have then, or you have to keep a vintage phone to control it.

[@allanpenford8787]

@@thewaldfe9763 I have a 1975 mutron , still works worth a fortune, in 40 years this app based pedal won’t be working . So there won’t be a market for these pedals , just landfills somewhere

[@richharris2864]

Would this be a better bass option than the HX Stomp?

[@gunslinger1970]

No

[@KeithCamplin]

I agree, no.

[@erikarko]

As of now, No.

The stomp can do a lot of things compared to this. Especially with the sound quality for bass players. Heard all of this at the hx line

Boy, now i have mixed feelings about this fixed chain 😢

[@erikarko]

Actually, I don’t mind it at all :)

[@AgnazarTube]

Everything is interesting... but without balanced XLR output it is a bit useless for live gigs. You have to have one more device like DI BOX... that's nonsence

[@erikarko]

@@AgnazarTube Well, the HX Stomp doesn’t have one either… and that one has been quite popular 😅

[@GodVraccas]

No compression? What? Is this a joke? 😂

[@tetanusforbreakfast3500]

they designed it mainly for guitarists. But even then... it is surprising indeed.

[@erikarko]

@@GodVraccas if I know Neural correctly, it will be available S O O N 😁😉

[@erikarko]

@@tetanusforbreakfast3500 It’s designed for pedalboard setups. Not exclusively to guitarists :)

[@jarexxsuvexx8212]

Gotta laugh anytime these reviewers that are well paid by their sponsors look straight at the camera(with amazing laugh restraint abilities)and claim they use their own money to buy the product and that they were never paid to do it.😏

[@erikarko]

@@jarexxsuvexx8212 No one paid me to do this video. I got to beta test the unit, which is how I got my hands on it. I did this video to provide the bass playing community with content on the unit, as I knew it would be pretty lacklustre on the release day.

[@jessehutchings]

They're not paying you for this?? WTF 😭 We all know they have the money to pay you bro what is this nonsense

[@erikarko]

If I did this for money, well…

[@BoogieBMWE34]

plz be prepared for record movie, 50% is trash

[@erikarko]

Thank you for those uplifting words and that constructive criticism! Much appreciated! ❤️🙏

[@ztopalusic]

Niđe veze ovaj video nema...puno toga a ništa...

[@erikarko]

Tack för den otroligt upplyftande kommentaren ❤️

[@ileutur6863]

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