Quad Cortex Full Preset Build and Workflow Tips (SOLO BOOSTING!)

[@SteveSterlacci]

Get your QC from Sweetwater QC- imp.i114863.net/qnaX9y

[@braddenyar3641]

Have been watching loads of different QC vids this week as I just purchased one. This was by far one of the better ones, thanks for the content.

[@olredbeard420]

Man that was the best to the point video I have seen on youtube about setting up a useable sound, scenes and effects too!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much! That means a lot. Literally that is my goal with these vids

[@IndyRockStar]

just got my QC last month. I absolutely LOVE it. Total Game Changer! I am looking forward to the desktop editor. I saw Neural stated that they have already finished the back end for the desktop app, and now are working on the GUI.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Yes! In a few years its gonna be great

[@Techco1]

Just opened my QC yesterday and wow, it’s everything it’s been hyped up to be (at least by the time I jumped in) tons of customization jammed in a pretty slick interface. Quickly realized this is way more involved than the Headrush units that I’ve been using for the 5 ish years. I can definitely say even though they are kinda similar units there’s a steep learning curve for the QC and your vids have helped quite a bit!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hey Jeremy! Glad to help. Welcome to the QC world!

[@taylor914ce]

This is gold, thank you so much. I just got my QC this week and was impressed even with the stock presets, downloaded a few presets for tweaking, and today I was planning to spend a few hours learning to make my own preset. Huge leap from my Pod Go.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Enjoy it!

[@bluesfer]

Wow, fantastic video Steve, you taught me a lot, I'm here trying to learn all i can to be more prepared when my QC arrive. Thanks for a great video!, cheers!

[@SteveSterlacci]

I am glad to help!

[@JonathanBriseboisLamarche]

Great tips! I particularly love the use of the Parametric EQ here!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks! Probably my favorite part is these eqs!

[@dmock66]

@@SteveSterlacci - band 8 of the is auto set to be your hi cut - you just need to activate the band (+/-). That leaves you the 6 bands in the middle for surgical stuff/shelves. Alternatively - the hi/lo cut EQ allows you to also control db/octave. Scenes would allow you to modify the Mind Hall reverb parameters and re-use that block over a second reverb - but I suspect you know that. Just suggesting options/alternatives if they help.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thank you! I wanted to showcase 2 diff reverbs for different applications but you're absolutely right. Definitely worth noting that the 8th band is hi cut. I just went by what was default on the screen

[@dmock66]

@@SteveSterlacci - it's always cool to see how other people work - so I appreciate it! We do things similarly. I used the new Morgan 50 last weekend at chirch and will be again this coming weekend. Have 8 Scenes in a small footprint makes the QC a fantastic device - and it just happens to also sound great!!!

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@dmock66 absolutely! It always sounds good too

[@eranzaksh]

Sound great as usual! I like how the EQ and cabs has graphics so you can dial them just right, cool. cool cool cool.

[@SteveSterlacci]

And being able to touch and drag is awesome!

[@SteveSterlacci]

And thank you!!

[@GuitarTabsDaily]

Great video dude! 🔥🎸

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much!!

[@alwatts9713]

Very helpful video, Steve! Learned a new way to create my setups. Thanks!

[@JimsMusicJourney]

Hi Steve, I am officially in the QC club. I had the helix, switched to Axe Fx but now need a fly rig since my axe fx is hooked up in my mega rack. Yes I agree we definitely need an editor. Cool video.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Glad you're able to follow along as I seek the ultimate solution 🤣🤣

[@petergault5011]

Some great tips Steve, I'm a few months in with my QC and starting to get some great tones for gigs. Cheers

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Peter! Glad to help

[@AndGuitar]

That Morgan 50 works great with the pedals! Thanks for the post!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its an excellent addition!

[@xandaoboga]

I will try this for sure!

[@ChuckHirstius]

Nice to see you got this out the door after the previous... mishap ;-) Good stuff

[@SteveSterlacci]

Yep! Nothing like a re-do! 🤣😅

[@JMotone]

Nice work Steve!

[@robertseals9148]

Steve, this was a great video. I am really interested in seeing more of your videos on the Quad Cortex. Would love to see beginner, intermediate and expert level videos.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I will do my best! Thanks for checking out the video

[@rbjamn4jc]

Thanks for the video. That gold top is gorgeous.

[@raymonderazo8571]

Wow this Quad Cortex sounds killer and very realistic...

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Ray! It's a great unit!

[@johnschoppmusic]

Thank you!! Loving's my QC!! ~cheers

[@SteveSterlacci]

Glad to help!

[@ianpattison1616]

Great patch Steve. Nice and versatile.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Ian!

[@waynecumberland6007]

learned a lot would like to see the expression pedal hook up but there's other videos on that definitely will use your set up as my main sound as you are way more in to depth on sound than i will probably ever be se thx for the preset and your knowledge

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thank you for checking it out Wayne!

[@robgroden]

That really sounds amazing

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Rob!!

[@manofleisure75]

That was great, thank you

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@shellsjoint]

Awesome video like always!!!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks bro!

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Sounds awesome bro ! .

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks!

[@shellsjoint]

You guys are both killing it Jonny…

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@@shellsjoint thanks man

[@konradschwehr9777]

Thanks a lot :)

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@GOD_BLESS_THE_BEATLES]

Howdy Steve, Re: Sweetwater you will need a TRS cable!! wish they mentioned this while purchasing the QC!!

[@SteveSterlacci]

What do you need TRS for?

[@GOD_BLESS_THE_BEATLES]

@@SteveSterlacci Howdy Steve, for optimum performnce you need the dual rings on the 1/4" male cord!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! FYI Barceloma is playing today!! Great game

[@bradlii]

ty!

[@joaguilar7]

This makes me debate a little more about this or the FM3 haha … awesome stuff !!

[@SteveSterlacci]

I just got my FM9! Lol

[@alexwong7]

@@SteveSterlacci Will be interested to see what you gravitate towards. I have a Helix, an FM3 and a QC. If I could create my preferred hybrid, I'd have Helix flexibility for live use and desktop app, QC amps and cabs, at FM3 effects and tweakability.

[@alexwong7]

Oh and I have a Slash LP too! (Appetite burst).

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@alexwong7 I would love a hybrid of them all too! Inak overwhelmed with the FM9 learning curve. QC I was up and running much faster

[@alexwong7]

@@SteveSterlacci You'll master it in no time. For me, part of the problem was I kept asking "why cant that work like it does on the Helix?" Modifiers and control switches really messed with my head but they did eventually make sense.

[@sergejkrynycky728]

Hey man! Love your videos. Super informative!! Question! What if want to put down my guitar for a minute and use QC as an audio interface and just listen to music from my Macbook via Spotify, Apple Music or on youtube? Can I do that? Is it just a matter of keeping it connected to my mac via USB, having monitors connected to the two XLR outputs and having the QC turned on?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much! Yes that should work just fine

[@marker4986]

awesome video! btw is there any way to play music through the QC from my macbook to play along side my guitar? ive got my usb port connected between the devices and ensured my macbook outputs to the quad cortex. however, no music is playing out from my studio monitors.

[@001mladen]

Can you make a preset for acoustic guitar with a good EQ, Compressor and a Reverb? or also a good IR? Tnx

[@GreendaleFI]

A very useful template, thanks for sharing👍

[@SteveSterlacci]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching

[@accidentals_hacks]

On my Helix I do it radically: boost 2K frequency exactly 10 db right before the amp block. I use an EQ block. It makes my solos nice and loud. Sometimes too loud.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Sounds intense! Thats a huge boost

[@accidentals_hacks]

@@SteveSterlacci kzbin.info/www/bejne/en6YlZJ_ert_jrs take a listen here, if you’re curious.

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@accidentals_hacks sounds great and looks like a ton of fun!!

[@suksessukses5525]

hello sir...I want to ask. regarding this effect. In 1 bank (preset) the maximum number of effects that can be combined: for example: noise sprsor+drive+amp+cab

[@mrblues1981]

hi steve ,ive got quick question ,first time i connect my cortex into my macbook but only use garaband not logic ,i did inputs and outputs as cortex ,i get sound but when i record wont record or use the amp from the garage band amp ,do i have to do anything on cortex dashboard ,i tried one hour and no luck 😢😢 when i user helix 😅t was straight forward and connected very easy . thanks

[@SteveSterlacci]

Did you set the output on cortex to usb? It doesnt work like helix where it automatically does it

[@mrblues1981]

@@SteveSterlacci no i didny but on garage band i choose input 3 for cortec but sound change on the pedal board ,let me check thw cortex settings , thanks alot

[@mrblues1981]

output on cortex multiout ,when i do output as usb ,i cant get any sound and on garage band there are like 8 outputs and only work output 3 and 4 on garage band ,wierd but its recording now and i get soung but sound slightly changed then original cortex sound

[@GS-uy4xo]

Sounds great - but most modelers do now especially when you know how to dial them. I’ll have to check some a/b with the line 6 stuff.

[@dangeroso121]

Is there any cue as to what each footswitch setting is, or do you just have to memorize it?

[@willman100]

I really enjoy your videos but I don’t understand the eq on the Quad Cortex. Doesn’t make sense to me. It sounds great after you adjusted it, but I don’t understand all the settings. It would be nice if you created a video explaining in more detail the EQ parameters within the Quad Cortex. Thanks.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I think if you search up on parametric EQ on YT there are a lot of people much better at explaining this than I can. Best thing to do is experiment and "try" different eqs to hear what they do. Set up a loop and just mess around!

[@DavidEidelberg]

A little nitpicking: A few times you say you’re bypassing an effect when you’re actually turning it on / turning off the bypass. ;-). No noisegate for the BE OD pedal?

[@SteveSterlacci]

PRESSING THE BYPASS BUTTON! I know I am enabling it lol. Noisegate shmoize gate

[@DavidEidelberg]

@@SteveSterlacci Lolol! I actually find the adaptive gate to be really good when using high gain.

[@alexwong7]

I cant wait for a desktop editor.

[@PNGtwentyfour]

The "sync" function allows trem to use tap tempo.

[@SteveSterlacci]

At the time of filming, it was not like that

[@therocker06]

How do you keep your volumes consistent throughout your patches?

[@SteveSterlacci]

I either use my DAW to see the output levels, or swipe down and select my output to check that meter. The DAW way is best IMO

[@SteveSterlacci]

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[@john808welk]

Is it just me or is there no way to bypass a block in stomp mode if you don't have it assigned to a switch? It's a pain to have to go to preset or scene mode just to turn something on or off if you have more than 8 effects.

[@SteveSterlacci]

You're unfortunately correct. Another gripe i have with the current workflow. I discussed it in another video comparing the user experience to Helix and had a lot of points in line with that

[@jeffreyschaefer3979]

Have you abandoned Line 6 Helix?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Nope. so far it's still my favorite

[@6Skaid6]

Desktop Eitor is needed knoooooooooooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Yes

[@BFHPET]

the gui seems very laggy isnt it?

[@SteveSterlacci]

I don't believe it is. Touch screen is pretty good

[@BFHPET]

@@SteveSterlacci okay it just look like that on video

[@SteveSterlacci]

I was probably missing buttons because I had the camera on it and wasn't at a usual place for the touch screen ! Lpl

[@BFHPET]

@@SteveSterlacci so how is the latency when you using this or helix can you feel anything i know when you play through normal speakers they sound abit delayed but if you have a frfr cab on

[@SteveSterlacci]

I honestly don't feel any latency in any of the modelers unless you use pitch shifting. Sounds and feels the same as my amp into a load box IMO

[@gddfhjiufcv]

the quad cortex is no where near the axe fx in fidelity or modelling accuracy, it's a no from me

[@SteveSterlacci]

Can you share your experiences with both on my comparison vid? Please include credentials as a player/producer, monitoring set up and any captures or models to avoid or ones that are worth trying! Thank you for adding to the conversation

[@------YeahOK------]

Unless you have experience using both units, you would already know how much shit you are talking Harry.

[@DavidEidelberg]

Looks like you’re used to the knobs not lining up with the screen.

[@AndGuitar]

It’s not that hard to understand lol

[@SteveSterlacci]

It is at first. I still turn the wrong knobs sometimes