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Activating plugins on Quad Cortex
In this guide, we will go over the straightforward process of activating plugins on Quad Cortex.
Overview
The much awaited Plugin Compatibility (PCOM) feature is now available on the Quad Cortex. Plugin Compatibility opens up a new realm of possibilities for tone exploration by integrating the devices from our guitar and bass plugins with the already impressive library of devices in the Quad Cortex.
In this guide, we will go over the straightforward process of activating plugins on Quad Cortex.
General information
Plugins currently compatible with Quad Cortex are marked with a 'COMPATIBLE' badge on their product cards and pages. For a full list of all plugins currently compatible with Quad Cortex, visit our PCOM page.
To activate compatible plugins on your Quad Cortex, you will need a license for each corresponding plugin. For more information on purchasing licenses, read our guide on downloading, installing, and activating plugins.
Note: you cannot load trial versions of plugins on your Quad Cortex.
Guide to activating plugins on Quad Cortex
Provided you have purchased and activated a license for a Quad Cortex-compatible plugin, all you need to do to activate it on your Quad Cortex is log in to your account on the device.
Note: make sure your plugin licenses are correctly associated with your Neural DSP account.
Follow these steps to log in to your Neural DSP account on Quad Cortex
Step 1 - Open the settings menu by pressing the three dots in the upper right corner, scrolling down, and selecting “Settings”.
Step 2 - In the settings menu, select the “My Account” tab and press “LOGIN”. Ensure you are connected to the internet via WIFI or USB before trying to log in.
Step 3 - Enter your email address and password, then press the save icon in the upper right corner to log in.
Step 4 - After logging in, any Quad Cortex-compatible plugins you own licenses for will be available on your Quad Cortex.
Loading plugin devices on Quad Cortex
Plugin devices behave in exactly the same way as native Quad Cortex devices. They are also loaded onto The Grid in the same manner. Tap on an empty space in The Grid to create a new Virtual Device Block. When the Device List is open, scroll to the top and select the “Plugins” folder to open the list of plugin devices.
Loading plugin presets on Quad Cortex
To load plugin presets, open the Preset Directory, tap the Presets dropdown menu in the top left corner, and select “Plugin Presets”. You can then access the presets of any compatible plugins that you own.
By selecting the default preset of any plugin, it will load all the corresponding plugin devices onto The Grid.
FAQs
Can I load any Neural DSP plugin on my Quad Cortex?
Plugins currently compatible with Quad Cortex are marked with a 'COMPATIBLE' badge on their product cards and pages. Visit our PCOM page for a full list of all plugins currently compatible with Quad Cortex.
Why are plugins that I own unavailable on Quad Cortex with a lock icon next to their name?
If you find that plugin devices are unavailable with a lock icon next to their name, please ensure that:
You have signed into your Neural DSP account on your Quad Cortex
Your plugin licenses are active and correctly associated with your account
Compatible plugins are missing from my Quad Cortex device list
Compatible plugins will only be available on Quad Cortex once the corresponding CorOS version has been released and installed.
For example, CorOS 3.0.0 introduces compatibility for Archetype: Plini X and Archetype: Gojira X. If you own licenses for these plugins, they will unlock when you sign into your Neural DSP account on your Quad Cortex with CorOS 3.0.0 or a later version installed.
Always make sure that your Quad Cortex is updated to the latest CorOS version.
Will using a plugin on Quad Cortex use up one of the three activation slots on iLok? What if I have run out of activations?
Using a plugin on Quad Cortex will not affect the number of license activations you have available on iLok. The plugin will still run on Quad Cortex if no activations are available.
Will I need to buy the plugins again for them to work on Quad Cortex?
No. As long as there are Quad Cortex-compatible versions, any plugins you have already purchased will function on your Quad Cortex.
If I have more than one Quad Cortex, how many of them can I use my plugins on?
You can use your plugins on up to three Quad Cortex.
Next steps
Plugin compatibility allows you to expand the device list on your Quad Cortex, play with the exact same tones as you do with our plugins, and mix and match plugin devices with native Quad Cortex devices.
Activating plugins on Quad Cortex is a simple process. Always make sure that:
Your Quad Cortex is updated to the latest CorOS version
You have signed into your Neural DSP account on your Quad Cortex
Your plugin licenses are active and correctly associated with your account
New batches of Quad Cortex-compatible plugins are expected to be released every few months. Visit our PCOM page to see the list of currently compatible plugins.
All of our plugins will eventually be Quad Cortex compatible, so in the meantime, feel free to download 14-day free trials of any of our guitar and bass plugins and try them all out!
If you have any questions or need assistance, our support team is always here to help. You can contact us by emailing support@neuraldsp.com.
