Plugins Quick Start Guide - Neural DSP

Knowledge Base > Neural DSP plugins

Get started with Neural DSP plugins today. Our quick start guide covers everything you need to know, from setting up your equipment to activating free trials.

Plugin quick start guide

Getting started with plugins - Neural DSP (1)

Looking for the right audio interface for your setup? Our guide covers the essential features to consider and presents options at different price ranges.

Audio interface for guitar or bass

Choosing an audio interface for guitar or bass

How to connect a guitar or bass to a computer - Neural DSP

In this easy-to-follow guide, we will be taking you through the steps of connecting your guitar or bass to a computer with an audio interface.

How to connect a guitar or bass to a computer

Creating an iLok account - Neural DSP

This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the steps of creating an iLok account and installing the iLok License Manager software.

Creating an iLok account & iLok License Manager

Downloading Installing and Activating Plugins - Neural DSP

This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the process of downloading, installing, and activating Neural DSP plugins. Try them out with a 14-day free trial.

Downloading, installing, and activating plugins

Setting up your plugin - Neural DSP

This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the process of setting up and optimizing your plugin for the best possible performance and sound quality.

Setting up your plugin

Installing plugins to your DAW - Neural DSP

This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the process of installing Neural DSP plugins to your DAW. The guide covers all of the major DAWs available.

How to install plugins to your DAW

Plugin MIDI connections - Neural DSP

This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through everything you need to know about setting up MIDI connections within your Neural DSP plugins.

Setting up MIDI connections

Tips for using your plugin - Neural DSP

This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the diverse features of your Neural DSP plugin and help you unlock its full potential.

Tips for using your plugin

Neural DSP plugins

Headphones for guitarists and bassists - Neural DSP

Knowledge Base > General Guides

Looking for the right headphones for your setup? Our guide covers the essential features to consider and presents options at different price ranges.

Headphones for guitarists and bassists

Studio monitors for guitar or bass - Neural DSP

Looking for the right studio monitors for your setup? Our guide covers the essential features to consider and presents options at different price ranges.

Studio monitors for guitarists and bassists

Guitar and bass cables - Neural DSP

This guide covers all you need to know when selecting a high-quality cable. We'll go over the essential features to consider and provide our top picks.

Guitar and bass cables

Guitar effects software - Neural DSP

Our catalog of guitar plugins offers over 70 high-quality guitar effects, ranging from classic modulation effects to innovative ones like the Overlord Synth.

Guitar effects software

What is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)? - Neural DSP

This guide will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what DAWs are - their purpose, functionalities, and what you need to start using one.

What is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)?

Best DAW - Neural DSP

In this guide, we'll explore the top DAWs on the market and offer recommendations for selecting the one that best fits your music production goals.

Best DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

How to record electric guitar - Neural DSP

Recording electric guitar has never been easier than it is today. This guide covers four recording methods, including using plugins and micing a cabinet.

How to record electric guitar

How to mix electric guitars - Neural DSP

In this article, we will give you 10 tips on how to mix electric guitars and make them sound massive in your productions.

How to mix electric guitars

How to use guitar plugins live - Neural DSP

In this article, we’ll show you how to set up a computer-based live guitar rig that gives you perfect tones, flexibility, and limitless creative potential.

How to use guitar plugins live

General guides

Quad Cortex Guides Cover

Knowledge Base > Quad Cortex

Quad Cortex manual

Cortex Control manual

Windows driver installer

Using Quad Cortex as an audio interface - Neural DSP

Quad Cortex doubles as a USB 2.0, 24-bit, fixed 48kHz, ultra-low latency audio interface for Windows® and Mac® computers.

Using Quad Cortex as an audio interface

Activating plugins on Quad Cortex - Neural DSP

Plugin Compatibility (PCOM) is now available on the Quad Cortex. In this guide, we will go over the process of activating plugins on Quad Cortex.

In this guide, we will go over the straightforward process of activating plugins on Quad Cortex.

Activating plugins on Quad Cortex

Virtual device list

Quad Cortex

nc-dream pedal-touring

Knowledge Base > Nano Cortex

Nano Cortex manual

nc-dream pedal-beginners

This guide will help you set up your Nano Cortex quickly.

Nano Cortex quick start guide

In this guide, we’ll cover the I/O options available on Nano Cortex, providing an overview of how you can integrate your device into different setups.

In this guide, we’ll cover the input and output (I/O) options available on Nano Cortex, providing an overview of how you can integrate your device into different setups.

Connecting your gear to Nano Cortex

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to pair your Nano Cortex with the Cortex Cloud app via Bluetooth.

Bluetooth pairing guide for Nano Cortex

This guide will walk you through using the Cortex Cloud app with your Nano Cortex, covering the initial setup and all the features and settings available.

Using the Cortex Cloud app with Nano Cortex

In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating Neural Captures on your Nano Cortex.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating Neural Captures on your Nano Cortex. Neural Capture is a powerful feature that allows you to create incredibly accurate digital replicas of any physical amplifier, cabinet, or drive pedal for use on both Nano Cortex and Quad Cortex. Neural Captures created on Nano Cortex are the same quality and resolution as those created on Quad Cortex.

How to create a Neural Capture on Nano Cortex

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating and managing Presets on your Nano Cortex.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating and managing Presets on your Nano Cortex. Presets allow you to save and recall your signal chain configurations, including your amp and cab setup, activated effects, and their specific parameters.

Creating and managing presets on Nano Cortex

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up your Nano Cortex as an audio interface.

Using Nano Cortex as an audio interface

In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of reamping with your Nano Cortex. 

In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of reamping with your Nano Cortex. Reamping is a technique where you take a recorded dry guitar signal and run it through different amp and cab combinations. This allows you to shape your tone without having to re-record your parts.

Reamping on Nano Cortex

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of updating the Nano Cortex firmware using the Cortex Cloud app.

Updating your Nano Cortex

This guide will walk you through the various ways to use MIDI with your Nano Cortex, including sending and receiving MIDI messages, configuring footswitches, and using MIDI with your DAW.

Using MIDI on Nano Cortex

To make recording and reamping even easier with Nano Cortex, we have created pre-configured DAW templates for all major DAWs.

Nano Cortex DAW templates

Nano Cortex

Mantra - Vocal Plugin - Neural-DSP

Knowledge Base > Mantra

Everything you need to start recording, mixing, and producing vocals with Mantra.

Mantra quick start guide

Learn how to choose the right audio interface for vocal recording with Mantra. Includes feature breakdowns and recommended models.

Audio interface for recording vocals

A simple guide to choosing the right audio interface for vocal production with Mantra.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to connect a microphone to your computer using an audio interface.

How to connect a microphone to a computer

Learn how to choose the best microphone for recording vocals with Mantra. This guide explains key differences and recommends reliable options.

Best microphone for recording vocals

A practical guide to choosing the right mic for recording vocals with Mantra.