Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video, I build a super compact Quad Cortex pedalboard designed for players who want big tone in a small footprint. Perfect for travel, small stages, or home use, this rig packs the full power of the Neural DSP Quad Cortex into a lightweight, portable setup.

I’ll walk you through:
• The pedalboard choice and why size matters
• Power supply solutions for a streamlined rig
• Cable management tips for a clean, gig-ready build
• How I fit everything without sacrificing functionality

Whether you’re looking for a grab-and-go gig rig or just want to save space in your home studio, this board proves you don’t need a huge pedalboard to have a huge sound.

Sponsored By Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/Fluff
Quad Cortex: sweetwater.sjv.io/Quad_Cortex
Temple Solo18: sweetwater.sjv.io/Temple_Solo18
Walrus Audio Canvas HT: sweetwater.sjv.io/Walrus_CanvasHP

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Start
0:12 - What Is It For?
1:20 - Disclosure
1:51 - What The Build Will Be
2:43 - Temple Solo18
4:15 - Powering The Board
5:15 - Temple Modules
7:14 - Quad Cortex Placement
10:13 - Quad Cortex Mounting
11:12 - Mounting The Shure Wireless
13:48 - Mounting The Power Supply
19:08 - Wiring It All Up
24:53 - Power On
25:53 - Wrap Up

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⚙️⚙️M2 Ultra Mac Studio: sweetwater.sjv.io/M2Ultra
⚙️⚙️Apple Studio Display: sweetwater.sjv.io/AppleDisplay
⚙️⚙️Apple Keyboard: sweetwater.sjv.io/AppleKeyboard
⚙️⚙️Ernie Ball Strings | sweetwater.sjv.io/ErnieBall_Strings
⚙️⚙️ExMachina Pulsar | sweetwater.sjv.io/EX_Machina_Pulsar
⚙️⚙️Genelec 8331 | sweetwater.sjv.io/Genelec_8331
⚙️⚙️RODE NTG-5 | sweetwater.sjv.io/RODE_NTG5
⚙️⚙️Sony FX3 | amzn.to/3RKBdBj
⚙️⚙️Sony FX30 | amzn.to/3TomRYk
⚙️⚙️Three Legged Thing Tripod | amzn.to/3RGjUBk


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