Comprehensive, intelligent. Gary’s tech savvy and well spoken. Excellent content. Nice work. I watched the whole thing and I don’t even own one of these (yet).
Hell yea! Just bought my Quad this month and have used 3 patches. Brit 2203, Rolls Jazz CH120 and the life changing EV101IIIRed. I been searching for the sound I had a decade ago with the 2X12 5150 Combo. Regrettably I had to sell that gear. Fast forward to last month on the fence about QC, then randomly decided to go buy it. Once I heard the EVH Red patch - it ended. It is perfect. My unicorn search has ended. lol Haven't touched a setting. Haven't felt I wanted to. And still EASILY worth every dollar. Just for those 3 patches. It's wiiiild. Changed my life QC has done with this. Beautifully done. Keep up the QC videos. Cheers. Thought I'd suggest what I''m using for an amp. Yorkville 100W Powerwedge. Super affordable and doesn't color the sound at all. It's very nice.
Hey Gary , thanks again for all you help. I have question. I really want to use the QC out live tonight. sometimes I switch to an acoustic guitar (Piezo only) nice guitar.. anywho, I chose a stock preset that I really like but im getting some bad hummm. I've done the correct trouble shooting, still a hum. what would you suggest I maybe change in the preset? thanks , Teddy
I very much appreciate you man! 🙏🏻 I guess I would start out by determining if you have a noise gate active on the acoustic preset? The open mics on some acoustic setups are quite sensitive, and provide a level boost naturally. If that doesn't work, you may also consider dropping the input level on the preset. My acoustics have active pre-amps, so I generally turn them down to about 1/3 volume, which is usually about my average level for electrics, as well. Give a shout if this doesn't help/work and happy to continue troubleshooting.
@@GaryWrightMusic let me try a few things here Gary. thanks for hitting me back so soon. maybe I should just start from the ground up. I just got my QC. been watching your vids. any suggestion on an amp to use first for my acoustic. once again, this is a high end Maton acoustic guitar. I only use the piezo on the guitar.
Look in the owners manual for finding out what amp is named on the qc, its a free download from neural, just go to the website. Look in the devices section, toward the end of the manual, and it tells you exactly what everything is modeled after in detail.
This is true. There have been a few times that the manual has failed to specify the exact real-world models due to strict copyrights though. That's why some folks have resorted to tracking out of band guides.
Big thanks for this video, really interesting I'm a long time Fractal guy and curiosity has got the better of me and I've ordered a swanky black Cortex Looking forward to trying it out, and this vid has definitely provided some useful stuff
Just subbed! Watched the whole thing. Excellent Video. The best one I could find. Keep on going man. Super informative and super knowledgeable and you present it in a way that is very easy to understand! Great video
If you are looking to use a speaker, and not play through a poweramp/cabinet, I would suggest an FRFR. speaker. Fender makes a fantastic series of FR speakers that sound great!
@GaryWrightMusic thanks for responding so fast, I spent the last two hours serching for the answer. Three hours ago I got my Quad Cortex, two hours ago I had no clue what should I plug it into, now I'm an expert on such issues. Ain't the internet wonderful?
You're welcome! I have many more QC tips and tricks videos in the making that will be coming out over the next few weeks. So make sure to subscribe to check them out!
I have a question. Can you link an output to the volume wheel on the unit. On my Helix, I link the volume to my 1/4 out to my FRFR so when I need more guitar in my ear onstage, I don’t affect the FOH XLR outs?
You can assign the master volume knob to overall output across all outputs (unity at 100%), or assign it to any individual output, including headphones. It can't impact external outputs, but if your FRFR is connected to a specific QC output, then yes, your scenario should work just fine.
@ Thanks. I’m considering selling my Kemper Rack and Remote, and the Helix, to get the QC, with the Temple board, pedal, and power supply, with the custom end jacks.
informative 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.
Thank you! If you plug your quad cortex into the USB of your Mac, you should be able to send music via DAW (logic/GarageBand,etc) through one of the 4 USB inputs. Then you would be able to hear the music through that USB input lane of the device. You may need to configure a grid lane with the USB you are sending from the mac to the output you wish to hear on the QC. Let me know if this works for you. If not, I can capture my specific settings and send them your way. Also, take a look at the audio interface software blackhole. It gives you much better control over input and output of audio signals on your Mac.
There are a lot of introductions to topics in this video without very much explanation. I wish it were more useful, but it kinda feels like one really long clickbait.
I am sorry you feel that way, as it wasn't my intention to make this seem like click bait. My exact intentions were just what you outlined. Introduce many topics and describe enough about them to get you started. More of the content on the quad cortex playlist starts to expand on these areas, with more videos still in the works.
Thanks!
Thank you so much! 🙏🙏
Comprehensive, intelligent. Gary’s tech savvy and well spoken. Excellent content. Nice work. I watched the whole thing and I don’t even own one of these (yet).
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words and definitely stay tuned for more!
This video is gold. Honestly.
Thank you! Really glad you are finding it useful and more to come!
Hell yea! Just bought my Quad this month and have used 3 patches. Brit 2203, Rolls Jazz CH120 and the life changing EV101IIIRed. I been searching for the sound I had a decade ago with the 2X12 5150 Combo. Regrettably I had to sell that gear. Fast forward to last month on the fence about QC, then randomly decided to go buy it. Once I heard the EVH Red patch - it ended. It is perfect. My unicorn search has ended. lol Haven't touched a setting. Haven't felt I wanted to. And still EASILY worth every dollar. Just for those 3 patches. It's wiiiild. Changed my life QC has done with this. Beautifully done.
Keep up the QC videos. Cheers.
Thought I'd suggest what I''m using for an amp. Yorkville 100W Powerwedge. Super affordable and doesn't color the sound at all. It's very nice.
Congratulations on the purchase! It's a fantastic modeler and glad you found the content helpful! Cheers!
Hi Gary, this is by far the best beginners guide to QC. I hope you make more QC content. Many thanks!
Very glad to hear and more to come!
I just received mine and this video series is exactly what I needed - subbed
This was a life saver, just picked up my quad cortex today and this is exactly what I needed to get up and running, cheers man!
Glad you found the series useful. Enjoy!
Hey Gary , thanks again for all you help. I have question. I really want to use the QC out live tonight. sometimes I switch to an acoustic guitar (Piezo only) nice guitar.. anywho, I chose a stock preset that I really like but im getting some bad hummm. I've done the correct trouble shooting, still a hum. what would you suggest I maybe change in the preset? thanks , Teddy
I very much appreciate you man! 🙏🏻
I guess I would start out by determining if you have a noise gate active on the acoustic preset? The open mics on some acoustic setups are quite sensitive, and provide a level boost naturally.
If that doesn't work, you may also consider dropping the input level on the preset. My acoustics have active pre-amps, so I generally turn them down to about 1/3 volume, which is usually about my average level for electrics, as well.
Give a shout if this doesn't help/work and happy to continue troubleshooting.
@@GaryWrightMusic let me try a few things here Gary. thanks for hitting me back so soon. maybe I should just start from the ground up. I just got my QC. been watching your vids. any suggestion on an amp to use first for my acoustic. once again, this is a high end Maton acoustic guitar. I only use the piezo on the guitar.
This is an excellent guide with a nice radio-friendly voice covering lots of ground. I Look forward to more Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome and detailed guide ! Thank you for making this video
Glad it was helpful!
Yes, please keep these QC videos coming! Thanks for doing these! Hope you blow up soon. 🤘
Really appreciate the kind words!
Waiting for mine to arrive. Meanwhile, watching this made me more anxious. Can't wait!. Thanks for taking the time to explain to us newbies. :)
Hope you enjoy it!
Look in the owners manual for finding out what amp is named on the qc, its a free download from neural, just go to the website. Look in the devices section, toward the end of the manual, and it tells you exactly what everything is modeled after in detail.
This is true. There have been a few times that the manual has failed to specify the exact real-world models due to strict copyrights though.
That's why some folks have resorted to tracking out of band guides.
Big thanks for this video, really interesting
I'm a long time Fractal guy and curiosity has got the better of me and I've ordered a swanky black Cortex
Looking forward to trying it out, and this vid has definitely provided some useful stuff
So happy you found the series helpful! Enjoy it and let me know how you get on! 🙏🏻
Thank you for such an excelent beginers guide, it is really helpfull to start
Glad it was helpful!🙏🏻
Just ordered my piece. Thank you for this series, it helps a noob out! 😅
Glad I could help!
thank you Gary , you are a tremendous help. sent you a little tip. appreciate you man
I really appreciate your support, thank you! 🙏🏻
Sub'd! Great beginners guide! Thanks for putting this together!
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Just subbed! Watched the whole thing. Excellent Video. The best one I could find. Keep on going man. Super informative and super knowledgeable and you present it in a way that is very easy to understand! Great video
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you so much!! Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Very thorough , subscribed 👍🏻
Glad you found it helpful, and more to come!
Thank you, was clueless when I got this device, and am so stoked that you walked me through the set up....
Glad I could help!
Great video!
Really informative!
Thx
Glad it was helpful!
i don't even have a Quad Cortex yet i enjoyed this video
Glad you liked it and thanks for the kind words!
Subscribed. Thanks. I'm going to buy one. Rock on brother.
Awesome! Thank you! Please come back and let me know how you like it!
Oh I hope you do. No matter how long it would take even - you will not regret it. In fact, you will ask yourself why you waited so long to buy it.
what type of speaker should I plug it into to sound good?
If you are looking to use a speaker, and not play through a poweramp/cabinet, I would suggest an FRFR. speaker. Fender makes a fantastic series of FR speakers that sound great!
@GaryWrightMusic thanks for responding so fast, I spent the last two hours serching for the answer. Three hours ago I got my Quad Cortex, two hours ago I had no clue what should I plug it into, now I'm an expert on such issues. Ain't the internet wonderful?
Dope video. Thanks!
You're welcome! I have many more QC tips and tricks videos in the making that will be coming out over the next few weeks. So make sure to subscribe to check them out!
@@GaryWrightMusic sounds great! subbed!
I have a question. Can you link an output to the volume wheel on the unit. On my Helix, I link the volume to my 1/4 out to my FRFR so when I need more guitar in my ear onstage, I don’t affect the FOH XLR outs?
You can assign the master volume knob to overall output across all outputs (unity at 100%), or assign it to any individual output, including headphones. It can't impact external outputs, but if your FRFR is connected to a specific QC output, then yes, your scenario should work just fine.
@ Thanks. I’m considering selling my Kemper Rack and Remote, and the Helix, to get the QC, with the Temple board, pedal, and power supply, with the custom end jacks.
informative 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.
Thank you!
If you plug your quad cortex into the USB of your Mac, you should be able to send music via DAW (logic/GarageBand,etc) through one of the 4 USB inputs.
Then you would be able to hear the music through that USB input lane of the device. You may need to configure a grid lane with the USB you are sending from the mac to the output you wish to hear on the QC.
Let me know if this works for you. If not, I can capture my specific settings and send them your way. Also, take a look at the audio interface software blackhole. It gives you much better control over input and output of audio signals on your Mac.
Just ordered one! Please tell me it comes with its own power supply!!
Congratulations! Yes, it comes with a factory power supply, as well as interchangeable euro leads.
I just got mine in the mail today! Can't wait to play with it🤩🤩
Hope you enjoy it!
Why are you watching TH-cam rather than playing with your new QC? xD
Buy something like ifi elite to power it. Get real quality regulated power supply.
Agreed. Those are certainly a good alternative.
There are a lot of introductions to topics in this video without very much explanation. I wish it were more useful, but it kinda feels like one really long clickbait.
I am sorry you feel that way, as it wasn't my intention to make this seem like click bait. My exact intentions were just what you outlined. Introduce many topics and describe enough about them to get you started.
More of the content on the quad cortex playlist starts to expand on these areas, with more videos still in the works.
Not sure what you’re looking lot. I found this video extremely useful as a recent buyer. Video covered exactly what the title says it does.
That’s not good. If I lose connection or power during updates or reset factory , the unit is broken ? That’s garbage
I wouldn't say it's guaranteed broken, but like most electronics with firmware updates there are always risks.
Even your computer warns you of powering it down while installing windows updates, don't be dumb.