Nano Cortex - A GAME CHANGER?! | Neural DSP

[@JackGardiner]

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[@mezzafinook]

that intro track was ridiculous, jack. like a modern version of late 80's gambale. what a chad.

[@JackGardiner]

Makes my day to read this man! Gambale is one of my absolute heroes! Full song and new music are coming late 2024/early 2025! 💙🙏

[@lucascomputacao]

I had the same feeling when I heard it! Gambale lives!!! BTW, I want to listen to the full version of it, Jack!

[@BeToneful]

Your playing is game changer, good sir.

[@JackGardiner]

Way too kind man! 🤣💙

[@georgeangelakopoulos8884]

That's so true... the nano is another hardware that already exists with way to bad marketing... that playing though...

[@BradMiller007]

We need the full version of that intro. You are such a melodic and creative player. Such an inspiration.

[@Skyverb]

The demo cured my depression. Lol. Love it.

[@JackGardiner]

💙💙💙

[@ebow2440]

Hey jack, that intro song was breathtaking, something that is rare for me to say when i listen to something new, saw you live at radar in 2023 and you blew me away, keep it up brother ❤

[@BenNeal]

Yes we need that full track. Absolutely insane 🙏🏼

[@stevehogan8765]

Your playing is on another level. Absolutely top top class . Great video !

[@JackGardiner]

Awh man - massive thanks! 💙🙏 Appreciate the kind words!

[@ArchProjectionMusic]

Yes, more Jack Gardiner music is always welcome along with that fantastic guitar tone!

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks man! Coming later this year/early 2025! 👀💙

[@ArchProjectionMusic]

@@JackGardiner Ok maybe now that's the best news I've heard all day...and this Nano Cortex is pretty cool! Thanks, Jack!

[@rmartinc]

Amazing! Best overview of the nano I've seen anywhere and now I am a new fan/subscriber of your playing! Very impressive.

[@johnnyringo8174]

I am using a Rocktron All Access midi controller (15 presets per bank at my feet and dont have to step on the switches on the Nano. Just use the switches on the Nano for rotary selection.) All my amps and preamps with basic effects with or without IRs at my feet for on the fly switching. No more actual amps, cabs or racks. They are all at home and I can just take my pedalboard and midi controller. I love the Nano!

[@skidjs]

Yes! I would love to hear the full version.

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks man! Maybe it’ll be part of a full release coming soon! 👀💙

[@zeluizsn869]

Awesome intro Jack! Hot playing as always.

[@mico5003]

It's your playing what makes its sounding good!

[@michael1]

Unfortunately playing well doesn't pay the bills so he has to BS for cash

[@mico5003]

@@michael1 I won’t use bs for a hardworking man! Borderline toxic comment. Would you use those lines in your own field of work?

[@franckbuck8455]

I love your half smile when looking at the cam 😇 well done, intro has something very fresh

[@josephcobbinah5412]

Totally in ❤ with the Nano Cortex It does the job without breaking the bank !! Im definitely getting one

[@vadimpodskachuk2611]

Such a beautiful demo at the beginning of the video… 🔥🔥🔥

[@RayTheFarmer]

Jack - you are a fantastic musician covering the whole emotional palette ... I love it!

[@d.a.t.4699]

...ive gone back to analog everything...makes a huge difference since i grew up on analog..something one has to experience i guess...my fractal now is used for quick jams with the local musicians, demo recording, and home or away from home practicing..this technology is amazing, but just not for a complete switch over....made my past gigs easy tho, but im happy to lug all the tube amps and pedals again...fills the band area better, feels like im playing music, ..im a guitarist, not a painter...aome are amazing painters, and thats their present, and future...ditto to all.

[@TreyAlexander]

I have not once been fooled in person, once you sit in the room with an amp it’s very hard to not want to experience that again.

[@samratbando]

The intro track is insane. NEED a full version!

[@JackGardiner]

@@samratbando Thanks man! Coming late 2024/early 2025 💙👀

[@zackiep2221]

@@JackGardineryess please

[@russelltaylor3102]

Looks and sounds great. Lovely playing 👏👏

[@douggroulx1525]

WOW man! I have never heard of this channel before, but that opening song was so incredible horse leather, I must subscribe and follow.

[@thechiefmusician9802]

Way to go! you are another guitarist reaching new heights👌

[@mjones53]

Well I sure can't play like that but, it sold me on getting one :) Thanks Jack for the presets can't wait to try them.

[@andrewmckay5086]

Beautiful playing, loved your low gain lead section...I couldn't place the melody at first and it was killing me, but once I remembered it was so satisfying. Gonna have to go back and listen to some more Hiromi now. Great demo and playing as always!

[@bmminc3001]

That was stinging..my goodness gracious..extremely smooth and captivating..extremely impressive transitions..very very nice..

[@ibuiltthesky]

Great playing as always dude !!

[@JackGardiner]

Legend mate! Thanks man! 💙🙏

[@DrProgNerd]

Loved the playing. Love the size. Love the price. Don't mind the minimal 'block' availability. I don't use that many presets - and minimal effects. But .........back when I had a Quad Cortex, the cloud connection was unreliable. I'd have to carry it to another part of my house to download presets. No such issues with any other devices I owned. I hope they addressed that in this unit. It looks like - without a cloud connection, you can't fine tune effects - just the *amount* of FX. If cloud connection is fixed now - great. Cool little unit.

[@aymenlouhibi5775]

As much as I appreciate the effort put into making this video, I'm only here for the opening song and I think video game companies should start hiring Jack to make OST for their games especially Beat em up ones cos that song has a Double Dragon feel to it which I love to bits. Legend !

[@alessandromoretti5961]

Absolutely want to hear the entire track! Its lit

[@JensMayer]

Outstandingly beautiful playing mate! Cheers!

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks so much Jens! Hope all is well and hope to see you again very soon man! 💙🙏

[@CharlesRoss2007]

Love that and would love to hear the full version! Reminds me of Shawn lane, love the sound of the instruments accompanying you. Great taste and style!

[@cesarherediaaguirre4419]

Intro goes so hard!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@adamcogan211]

That track at the song really brightened my day! What an absolute joy to listen to!

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks Adam! 🙏💙

[@akalauerbach9705]

Cord Progression Main Lead Tone-a Blast from 20:45-22:33🥰thnx 🙋🏽‍♂️🚀💥🔥

[@rayosytruenos]

Very nice playing and sound. Thanks!

[@kennyparker8644]

Great performance

[@tonepilot]

Great overview. Nice editing.

[@mikegerardino4515]

Sylosis After Lifeless Years!!! Great video, I'm thinking to get one! I hope Neural would make an update to change the thing of fixed effects and other midi functionalities. Fantastic and inspirational playing as always man. Cheers!

[@TomsRockHouse]

Geez! Love your playing! Thanks for the demo

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks Tom! 🙏💙

[@RichardGarcia93]

20:28 and on speaks to my soul

[@Grey_Von]

The song is called Place To Be by Hiromi, a female jazz pianist from Japan

[@smilekelvin7341]

OMG Hiromi's "Place to be" at 20:28!

[@mickaeldallorso]

Great video, your work to present the product is impressive, your playing is always gorgeous !! Thank you !

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks Mickael! Appreciate it brother! 💙🙏 Hope to see you again soon!

[@dhawalshah9580]

Full version yeah 🔥

[@dpFOXY]

Full version of that song please! I love listening to you play, hopefully there’s a new album/EP in the works?!?!

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks so much! That’s the plan. New music should be coming late 2024/early 2025! 💙

[@bgrierofficial]

Sounds amazing, but you’d sound good through almost any gear 🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@zakk1226]

Please release the full version of the intro. It was so fun to listen 👍

[@crisepuyao7722]

1:49 It would be mind blowing to hear Jack Gardiner telling horror stories.

[@bosrongphar]

Why are you so good🎸❤

[@jazzybeeff]

Intro track is awesome !

[@cloud-forge]

Can someone acknowledge that his voice sounds a lot like Guthrie's

[@soooooTASTY]

I'm 6 days too late for the sale 😥 . I just discovered you a couple of days ago when you popped up on a Plini Radio Spotify playlist. Dude your style is super tasty!!!!

[@andydavid9]

Great video dude! Awesome presentation

[@JackGardiner]

@@andydavid9 Thanks brother! 💙🙏

[@abdakka0]

yeah I'de like to hear the whole song, it was phenomenal!

[@akaiboi_89]

This man just groovin! Love that opening jam!

[@Itsme_T]

One of my favourite guitar player ever!

[@Andersrain]

that intro track was Nasty!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joseeduardoperezmellado905]

What play does it change? Master playing btw

[@mrkbrn3s]

that intro is 🔥

[@alexandreedjekouan5126]

Thank you for this very nice product demonstration, a multi effect but not really, no compressor and overdrive, the capture function is good but you have to have equipment to capture and this is not the case for the majority of guitarists interested in this product. It’s still expensive for a pedal. on the other hand it sounds very good.

[@MarcReinl]

Keep coming back to this video for that intro song, absolute banger

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks man! Will be releasing the full track end of 2024/2025 👀💙

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

I hope the market it in every guitar store!

[@retofessler]

Please drop that full version... it's gigantic 😍

[@JackGardiner]

@@retofessler Thanks brother! 💙🙏 Coming late 2024/early 2025 👀

[@michaelkaufmann2729]

What a cool intro. Top fun to listen.

[@josiahkarp8317]

Came out of curiosity about the product, stuck around for the OUTRAGEOUS licks 🤘🏻🔥

[@JackGardiner]

Legend! Thanks Josiah! Hope we can have a proper catch up soon man! 💙🙏

[@pyschointellectual]

best demo of this bit of kit iv seen so far thanks Jack. David Bahar Edinburgh

[@JackGardiner]

Ahh man! Thanks so much David! 🙏💙

[@FastRedPonyCar]

I honestly don’t get the hate. There are plenty of other products on the market sold as “amp in a box” for the same price range and no one hates on those. I have one of these on the way primarily to capture the amps that come through my studio for review but as a tiny amp in a box that I can use with my drive pedals, other effects pedals, etc, I think it’s really appealing. The other thing is that it gets you into the QC ecosystem of amps (which at this point is quite mature) so you can easily transition to the full size QC later on if you enjoy the nano. Where are the people hating on stuff like the Friedman IRD/X or the origin effects stuff? They’re in the same price range and much more limited in features but they get a pass because they’re not digital? Nah. I’ve owned all the digital units and spent a lot of time with my singers QC and for the money, I think this strikes a solid balance between a sound quality that the HX stomp simply doesn’t have (IMO). The stomp has more flexibility but no capture and lower quality amp sounds. I have yet to try the tone X but the workflow and capture process looks like a huge pain. I could be wrong but that how it appears. Kemper player not being able to capture (at their price point) was a huge swing and a miss. I predict they drop the price on that thing to compete with this nano.

[@moonchard]

I don’t get the hate either. The NC is purposely scaled back which is reflected in its price. I don’t care if it hasn’t a screen, plug in your tablet. No overdrive pedal, so what. Capture one. I also don’t care if the blocks are fixed and I don’t want a multitude of effects or flexibility. What it does, it does very well. Capturing. The tone x in comparison is a pain to use. The NC interface is intuitive and fast. Sounds better too. The cortex cloud has 1000s of free captures to explore. Jack will be there. Rabea’s there. The haters just don’t get it. It either doesn’t suit their needs or they don’t understand it’s purpose or what it does.

[@liorthex1]

Jack you are the best🙏🤟🤟

[@bodivista99]

Jack, I am a bedroom player with a family of 4, a full time job, with little time to play guitar. I am a simpleton, running only a delay and reverb to my tube amp. I have been content with this rig for the most part. I am looking for something to take my sound to the next level though (besides lessons) , and this thing seems to fit the bill. It sounds amazing. I dont have time to spend hours tweaking a monster sound, nor do i want to capture. I want some geek nerd to do it for me, and for the benefit of mankind. Can this be the right pedal for me? I dont mind spending $600 for this if it contains the holy grail of sounds. Give me a pedal with a million effects/amps and i will usually only play with 5 of them. Would i be good in getting this unit? I think the QC is overkill for me and dont want to go cheap for inferior sounds either. Much respect 🙏

[@SethDuncanICT]

Hey uh. That intro track kinda overshadowed the nitro quadrex or whatever. Can you like...do more of that song pls.

[@Solo-gx2xc]

Clean AF

[@JackGardiner]

💙🙏

[@justtooobvious8667]

great jam!

[@Indiegaze]

Wow, that intro track is one of the coolest songs I've heard from you! That retro video game, whistling synth in the backing track was so sick! Did Owane make that? Sounded a bit like something Dylan Reavey would make, which would make sense since he is on MusicBro.

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks man! 🙏💙 Haha it’s just a flute sound I found/tweaked. Owane made mixed it WAY cooler than my mix though haha!

[@Indiegaze]

@@JackGardiner Nice! I'm officially excited for the next release! I need more of that sound!

[@kalebevans7275]

Well, that was a hell of an intro 🤯

[@JuanDhas]

Sounds killer, man!

[@JackGardiner]

Thanks Juan! Legend! 💙🙏

[@BIG-NEPENTHA]

Bellissimo nano Cortex 💪❤️

[@wandersonoficial34]

Spectacular 🔥

[@ballestero8785]

Could you please show in another video how you created your captures? And yes, full track please 😊

[@sean_tristan31]

I have never been this early

[@erezavroya5]

Great video and love your plane absolutely amazing . My question is if this unit can capture plugins So you don't really have to buy The neural DSP plugin like nolly , Rabia , Tim Henson etc.. Because you have the sound on the cloud as well am I missing something? Or I can have the full plugin saved in this unit for some of the plug-in saved in this unit that I purchased from neural DSP Appreciate any comment on that Thank you

[@Teemaino]

27:49 Casual riffing from Sylosis - After Lifeless Years

[@JackGardiner]

One of my favourites! Epic spot! I wish I could play it properly haha! 🤣💙

[@MegaTravisjackson]

plzz play that song for the rest of my life seriously was the only smile i had today and its mid night now

[@JackGardiner]

Man! 💙 Full version coming end of 2024/early 2025!

[@rickfrancismusic]

Holy Shite Batman!!! Where'd you come from?? Sorry. I guess I don't get out much lately. You are one fantastic next-level player! WOW! So tasteful. Brilliant. But that's not fair though. Your fingers are Allan Holdsworth long. I bet Allan would be quite happy having you join him onstage or in the studio were he still with us. Sigh... Hey man, thanks so much for such a great demo. From this, I liked & subscribed. I am currently waiting for my new UA Enigmatic pedal to arrive, but I have a feeling that I won't stop adding to my arsenal after seeing this video. Amazing pedal! Sold! Thanks Jack. You just scored another fan. Cheers & regards from Stratford, Ontario, Canada. 😎✌🎸

[@rickfrancismusic]

And: Maybe I missed it, but can you tap tempo somehow with the patches (as long as you are only using the Cortex delay)?

[@donjohnson5661]

Intro song sounds like Lee Ritenour All Stars, Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, all the 80s greats...nice

[@reverb.deluxe]

Yes! I've been thinking about putting together a portable practice rig lately, and this ticks a lot of boxes.

[@dtrmnts]

They better cheaper options

[@gabrielnuetzi]

Jack I would like to hear a full of that intro, its huge? Do you have a backing track to play along. A real sick track 🎉🎉❤❤❤.

[@PNGtwentyfour]

If they create an update that allows you to use the capture out / capture in as an effects loop, this will kill the ToneX / ToneX One. Until then, those are better options.

[@leobro2018]

Is it connecting solely to MAC through audio interface only? If then, it sounds cool.

[@mike8610]

Good presets already loaded with tons more user and cloud captures and I can capture my own. Sold.

[@TheAnonymous61]

I can’t find a reason why I would prefer this over a tonex. If I choose this budget QC, it probably means I don’t have much amps to capture anyway I would consider it if they add all their effects there or at least the legacy ones if any

[@siggycertified]

The cloud has all the amps you need, weird take.

[@DankradMP]

Nano has delay, chorus, reverb and pich shifter. You dont really get that with tonex

[@TheAnonymous61]

@@DankradMP if you are referring to 1 pitch shifter, 1 delay, 1 chorus and 1 reverb for a total of 4 effects, That’s not going to be enough reason for me to prefer the QC nano. And you get 5 reverbs in the regular tonex

[@TheAnonymous61]

@@siggycertified exactly. Why would the qc nano capture feature even be a necessity. To think that a chunk of the hardware of qc nano is built around this feature. Weird. Tonex has more accurate captures as shown in the scientific null test and a repository of a gazillion amps and drives as well.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

IMO, you’re buying into the ecosystem. If you can’t afford a QC, this is the next best thing and once you can afford a QC, the work flow transition is easy and you retain the ability to use all the captures you’d been using with the nano. Personally, I’ve only bought this to capture amps that come through my studio for review on my channel.

[@justinj446]

Hey Jack great video! I have a question. How were you able to get the processed audio and not just the dry signal to go through your DAW? The manual says to set inputs 3/4 on a stereo track, but those inputs are greyed out in my I/O setuo. Any tips?

[@notalkguitarampplug-insrev784]

The only it need is overdrive and compressor block in front (instead of cpu intensive pitch shifter ;)

[@all1n1]

Does this pedal support bluetooth audio to play backingtracks?

[@SteveC-h6o]

Another game changer, What does it do that isn't already out there? I think they missed the mark on this one. Great playing!

[@Etienne.6329]

Neural DSP : known for good emulation. First mid budget pedal : no-emulation. Why.

[@SteveC-h6o]

@@Etienne.6329 It's not a game changer IMO.

[@jaqb420]

@@Etienne.6329 this!

[@ericjutsu8391]

@@SteveC-h6o of course not. That's just a click bait title. Nothing new about captures in a small footprint.

[@smooth_jazz_escola]

This pedal looks close to perfect, but a little digital visor would be so cool....

[@greysonwagner]

Can you please release another album...? PLEASE?

[@BradMiller007]

What is that song Jack you’re playing behind your speaking after the intro track?

[@julianvibes3091]

Great video

[@JackGardiner]

💙🙏 Thanks!

[@walle1775]

Did I head the lick at the beginning of the video??

[@kez850]

Love the intro track! Is this a song of yours? If so where can I find it? If not, could you recommend a musician/band that has this type of style?