If you’re a Quad Cortex or Nano Cortex user, this is the update you’ve been waiting for. Neural DSP just dropped a triple whammy: CorOS 3.3.0, Cortex Control 1.4.0, and NanOS 2.2.0. The headline? Neural Capture V2, a massive library of new captures, and one of the biggest batches of new devices we’ve seen yet.
Neural Capture V2: More Detail, More Feel
The original Neural Capture was a game-changer. V2 takes it further with cloud-trained processing via Cortex Control, delivering higher resolution and dynamic realism. It’s all about nuance:
- Fuzz pedals that clean up when you roll back the volume
- Compressors that clamp and release with personality
- Amps that sag and bloom under your fingers
Creating V2 captures happens in Cortex Control, with new categories for Overdrive, Fuzz, and Compressor. V1 is still available for quick offline work, but V2 is where the magic happens.
669 New Captures to Explore
Neural DSP didn’t just give us the tech—they gave us the tones. 669 V2 captures across 41 devices are now live on Cortex Cloud. Highlights include:
- Amped Super Valve Pro – 32 captures
- Markbass Little Mark III – 50 captures
- Classics like Marshall JCM800, Mesa, ENGL, Dover, and Dumble
- Compressors from Darkglass, Origin Effects, Bogner, Keeley-inspired units
- Eleven fuzz pedals from Beetronics, Lovepedal, Malekko, and more
- Overdrives from HM-2 grit to boutique Champ-style flavors
CorOS 3.3.0: 29 New Devices + Workflow Wins
CorOS 3.3.0 adds 29 new virtual devices, including:
- Dumbbell ODS – Based on a 1992 Dumble Overdrive Special
- Mono Synth – A streamlined version of the Overlord Synth from Archetype: Rabea X
- Micro Processor (ST) – Eventide Micropitch-inspired modulation
- BitCrusher Engine & PhaseLocked Loop – For glitchy, broken-circuit textures
- Aggi Sub Octaver – Tight low-end response à la Aguilar Octamizer
Plus, 17 new cab blocks covering Marshall, Mesa, Two Rock, Fender, VHT, and Ampeg.
Quality-of-life improvements include reorganized capture libraries, smarter filters, Wi-Fi domain settings, and stability fixes.
Cortex Control 1.4.0: Editing Made Easy
The desktop app now supports Neural Capture V2 and mirrors the hardware’s storage improvements. The standout feature? Real-time CPU preview—see slot-by-slot usage before committing. Add quick I/O shortcuts and bug fixes, and editing just got smoother.
NanOS 2.2.0: Nano Cortex Joins the Party
Nano Cortex users get:
- Neural Capture V2 Player – Load and play V2 captures created on Quad Cortex
- New Tremolo effect
- Summed outputs
- Performance and usability tweaks
Capture creation is still Quad Cortex-only for now, but Nano users can download the same 669 V2 captures from Cortex Cloud.
Why This Update Rocks
This isn’t just a feature dump—it’s about feel. Neural Capture V2 and the expanded device library make your digital rig respond like the real thing. Whether you’re reshaping presets, diving into synth territory, or chasing boutique amp tones, this update delivers.
Ready to update? Head to Neural DSP’s site for full release notes and guides. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to fire up Cortex Control or Nano Cortex, this is it.
