Power Quad Cortex EASILY!

One of the frustrating aspects of using a multi-fx unit like Quad Cortex is finding a way to power it.
The Wall Wart isn't the most roadworthy way to power a unit like this and if you're using it on a pedalboard with other powered pedals, you don't want to have to plug in multiple power devices to get your board up and running for a gig.
Cioks has come to the rescue with Crux.
This fancy little power adapter allows you to use the 24v outlet on a Cioks or Strymon supply (usually reserved for daisy chaining other modular power supplies) and plug in Crux - a high current output device designed with Quad Cortex and other multi-fx units in mind.
I made a mistake when talking about the price of Crux - it's actually selling for $69 (instead of my quoted $79). Even better!
No, this is NOT a sponsored video. I just really like the Crux.
Video:
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Crux saves you $
2:05 - How to power high current pedals
3:38 - Crux and HX Stomp
5:03 - Crux and Quad Cortex
6:19 - The Crux saves the day
6:44 - Crux Secret Use
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[@doomsdaykvlt]

Cioks is the Apple of the powersupplies. You need to buy a lot of accesories to make it work properly. However, thanks for the video, great work!

[@trunks828]

This just made my day thanks!

[@stevieknighten]

And if you need just the Crux then you can use it with a Strymon PS-124 also 😁

[@Matt-T-Lee]

Thanks for that bit of information seems like a cool idea for a small board.

[@jonathancreedmusic]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@Truck_Driver_Shawn]

1st time viewer...... I'm an over the road truck driver and I like running 100% mobile rigs using rechargeable power supplies. I was wondering if you know of any workarounds that could power the QC? Thanks in advance

[@eryckbry]

Great review! Would the Crux work with my Headrush Core that has a positive center 12v 3.0A DC IN?

[@coulterchurch8930]

What % of max load does the supply reach when powering the QC?

[@failed_guitarist]

Will this work with the Ojai? And power other pedals? So for example, using the crux to power the quad cortex + other 5 pedals?

[@EderPr]

Yes, Crux + Ojai will work. As long as you use the PS-124 to power up Ojai and EIAJ cable to connect to the Crux.

[@omilionaudio]

❤❤❤

[@mrob1111]

Any idea if the Crux will work on the Fender Engine Room LVL8?

[@EderPr]

I don't think so. You need to provide the 24v to the Crux. And LVL8 does NOT have EIAJ output.

[@PeteDHeat]

If I only power the QC and a Wah pedal, the DC7 should be more than enough correct?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

correct

[@silaswintersguitar]

Got my quad cortex and a temple duo 24. All i want is the quad, a shure wireless pedal, and an expression pedal. Could this setup handle those 3 things? Im totally a dummy when it comes to pedal setups.

[@GoodwoodAudio]

yup! no problems there - so long as your wireless has a voltage the cioks can provide (any pedalboard friendly wireless will be fine) you're good!

[@otherfish]

With the Cioks 7 and the crux used to power a QC - How many of the spots are still open for other pedals? Fuzz, wah, etc... Do I still have all 7 available to use while running the Crux? Thank you for the video!

[@GoodwoodAudio]

yes! The crux connected to the EIAJ (24v) outlet. Not any of the RCA outs. so all 7 are still available.

[@PeterKarrer]

@@GoodwoodAudio Would one need to calculate available mA after powering the crux/QC? Basically, could those 7 remaining outs still power as they would without having used that 24V out?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

@@PeterKarrer There is a limit the total supply can handle, off the top of my head I can't remember what it is though... I do know it's very high (higher than other similar supplies out there) but you'd have to confirm this with Cioks! Great question though!

[@philipbrister]

Will this also work with the Cioks Ciokalate? I think it has 24V out.

[@GoodwoodAudio]

The ciokolate wouldn't have the current to support this unfortunately.

[@philipbrister]

@@GoodwoodAudio yeah. 😂 I know now. Sweetwater had to rush a DC7 to me. It was their fault. My engineer assured me it would work.

[@barendandrebooyens937]

Probably the only reason why I don’t bought a QC. The poor power supply setup.

[@GoodwoodAudio]

Ya it's tricky eh. No one loves wall warts, but people REALLY don't like IEC cables if something like goes on the pedalboard... Has to be a barrel plug supply... Rock and a hard place as a manufacturer.

[@scottFL]

Will this work with the Cioks Hi5mod powersupply? I am 99% sure but hoping someone has tried it.

[@GoodwoodAudio]

very good question! Not sure.

[@scottFL]

@@GoodwoodAudio It does! Works like a charm

[@gabyniello]

This works for the headrush mx5?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

It will work with anything that takes 9v (at 2.7A or less) or 12v (at 2.0A or less). From memory, MX5 is well below this, in which case - yes! no issues. Just double check specs to make sure I'm not off on the MX5.

[@coatlmusic3815]

Can I use the Crux with a truetone CS6 To power up a quad ?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

you can't, no. You need a 24v output with enough current to supply the QC.

[@HardcourJustin]

what about the voodoo power supplies?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

so long as you have a 24v outlet with plenty of power / current supply, you can do it.

[@michaelpal7641]

"The correct cable plugs into the QC"?? CRUX set to 12V Ok, I'll bite-I'm looking at a dozen connectors in my Temple board kit-red, yellow, green and black. Some of the connectors have a thin "white" strip running length of cable in addition to having Red, Black, Green & Yellow connectors. Which one is the "correct" cable to go from the CRUX to the QC? Which cable is used from the 24V DC input on the CRUX to the DC7?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

Hey! Crux comes with the cable you need from Crux to QC From PSU to Crux you'd need an EIAJ cable (also included) and plugs out of the DC7 24v outlet as well!

[@michaelpal7641]

Just ordered a QC-From watching this video-I've a mind to not even open the damn box. So tell me-Why doesn't the supplied power cable with the QC need an additional $350.00 dollars for a power supply and a converter??

[@cardinal.666]

are you stupid?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

To be clear, you don't NEED to do the power this way... This is just a common question I get when doing setups where a big priority is one power cable for the entire board... This is how we do it. but there's nothing wrong with usign the supplied power supply to the QC

[@michaelpal7641]

@@GoodwoodAudio Purchased both CIOKS DC7 AND a CIOKS Crux. Now I'm secure in the knowledge that I have power. Thanks

[@ricandro3423]

QC needs 12v 3A power supply but crux can run only 12v 2A. I dont think this method is reliable

[@GoodwoodAudio]

i see what you mean, but there is a big difference between what a pedal is rated at (what the specs say it needs) vs. what it actually draws. Strymon timeline for example says it needs 500mA. When you actually measure it's current draw it sits closer to 330mA. Cioks would have done a lot of measurements to make sure the crux could handle it and we've used the crux on a bunch of board builds. Never once had an issue.

[@michaelpal7641]

Just ordered a QC-From watching this video-I've a mind to not even open the damn box. So tell me-Why doesn't the supplied power cable with the QC need an additional $350.00 dollars for a power supply and a converter??

[@jazzFABRYk]

I‘m using a CIOKS SOL for a small QC pedalboard without the CRUX: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXvGnZiVnd5ssLMsi=FMLmpmGBb_FPWFyJ. If you don‘t need more than one additional 9V slot, that‘s a cheap and reliable solution

[@GoodwoodAudio]

nice!

[@michaelpal7641]

What The F*CK?? Are you saying the Quad Cortex I just purchased, which has a power supply, is NOT ADEQUATE?? From your video I need tp purchase a CIOKS DC7 AND a CIOKS Crux??

[@GoodwoodAudio]

not at all! YOu don't NEED to. The walwart they send is great. A lot of people that we do builds for want 1 power input to the whole board. The easiest way to do that is how I outlined it in the video. But if you're happy using the supplied power supply - do it!