Cortex Studio
Morgan Rai Music iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Cortex Studio is a free Music app for iPhone and iPad by Morgan Rai. Rated 2.3/5 from 4 ratings. Requires iOS 18.6. Updated November 1, 2026.
- Rating
- 2.3
- 4 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 8 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Nov 1
- 2026 · v3.5
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About Cortex Studio
Imagine controlling your Quad Cortex from your iPad or iPhone, on stage or at the bedroom amp. Cortex Studio is a companion app for Neural DSP Quad Cortex and Quad Cortex Mini players. Recall presets and scenes with a tap, look up every built-in amp, cab and effect, and build new tones with an AI tone builder. REMOTE CONTROL • Browse factory presets by bank and slot, or your own library • Star favorites, and search by name, amp or slot (like "2A") • Plug in by USB and send Program Change right from the app • A green "Quad Cortex" or red "No Device" light shows if your unit is connected WIRELESS CONTROL (PRO) • Plug one device into your Quad Cortex, then control it from any other device on your iCloud. Pick a preset or scene on your phone and the unit follows within moments • No extra cables or hardware. Keep Cortex Studio open on the plugged-in device GIG VIEW AND SCENES (PRO) • Big preset tiles you can hit without looking, in portrait or landscape • Each slot letter has its own color, and the active preset lights up • Tap Scene to switch between scenes A to H, with scene names for the factory presets MY PRESETS (PRO) • Name your own slots and add a description • Copy, cut and paste names between slots DEVICE DIRECTORY • Search every amp, cab, overdrive, delay, reverb and more • See the real-world gear each one is based on, including announced devices AI TONE BUILDER • Describe a sound, whether it's an artist, a song, a decade or a vibe, and get a full Quad Cortex preset: amp, settings, signal chain, cab, mic and mic position • Only uses models and effects that exist on your Quad Cortex • Save favorites to your library and recall them on the unit • Works with your own free Google Gemini key (aistudio.google.com). A short guided setup walks you through it, and the key stays in your Keychain ICLOUD SYNC (PRO) • Your tones, favorites, slot names and current selection follow you across iPhone and iPad FREE, WITH PRO WHEN YOU WANT IT • Try everything free for 30 days • Remote control, the device directory, MIDI and Tone Builder stay free • Pro is a one-time purchase, no subscription. It unlocks Wireless Control, Gig View, iCloud sync, slot naming and unlimited saved tones and favorites NOTE • Cortex Studio is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Neural DSP Technologies • Connect by USB and turn on MIDI Program Change on your Quad Cortex (Settings > Device > MIDI)
What’s new
Version 3.5 · Updated November 1, 2026
Cortex Studio 3.5 is a big update. NEW: WIRELESS CONTROL • Plug one device into your Quad Cortex and control it from any other. Pick a preset or scene on your iPhone and your iPad sends it to the unit (needs iCloud sync, part of Pro) • Keep the app open on the plugged-in device NEW LOOK • Redesigned Remote, Devices and Library tabs with dark panels, green selection, a sidebar and bank keys • Built for iPad and iPhone Duo as well as iPhone GIG VIEW • Big 4x2 preset tiles in the Quad Cortex letter colors, with separate Preset and Scene buttons • Scene names for the factory presets MY PRESETS • Name your own slots, add a description, and copy, cut or paste names between them • Sending a tone to a used slot now asks before replacing it ALSO NEW • iCloud sync for tones, favorites, slot names and your current selection • A green "Quad Cortex" or red "No Device" status for your unit • Tone Builder now uses your own free Google Gemini key, with a quick guided setup PRO • A free 30-day trial of everything, including for people updating • Remote, Devices, MIDI, Library and Tone Builder stay free • Wireless Control, Gig View, iCloud sync, slot naming and unlimited saved tones and favorites are a one-time $4.99 unlock. No subscription
App privacy
The developer, Morgan Rai, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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