NeuraldDSP Quad Cortex Captures

[DinoCaptain]

How well do the quad cortex captures replicate the dynamic response of the amp? Looking to get one as a portable rig.

[Jim Roseberry]

I've had both the Quad Cortex and Kemper.

IMO, Quad Cortex Captures (especially those with Cab - not DI) sound/respond better than Kemper profiles.
You can run multiple Captures in a preset... so you can have an Amp/Cab and several drive/boost options.
Captures are IMO the standout feature of the Quad Cortex.

[Jim Roseberry]

The only downside to the Quad Cortex is the slow pace of updates... and the unit not having all features hyped at launch.

Helix and Axe-FX have a wider array of effects... but the QC has enough to cover any common scenario.

If you're primarily getting the QC for Captures, you'll likely be very pleased.

[The Noodlist]

I've had both the Quad Cortex and Kemper.

IMO, Quad Cortex Captures (especially those with Cab - not DI) sound/respond better than Kemper profiles.
You can run multiple Captures in a preset... so you can have an Amp/Cab and several drive/boost options.
Captures are IMO the standout feature of the Quad Cortex.

I noticed a large amount of used Kempers for sale on Reverb in comparison to the QC.
85 used vs 28 new. Is there a reason for this, Tonex?
https://reverb.com/uk/brand/kemper-amps

[Jim Roseberry]

I've had both the Quad Cortex and Kemper.

IMO, Quad Cortex Captures (especially those with Cab - not DI) sound/respond better than Kemper profiles.
You can run multiple Captures in a preset... so you can have an Amp/Cab and several drive/boost options.
Captures are IMO the standout feature of the Quad Cortex.

I noticed a large amount of used Kempers for sale on Reverb in comparison to the QC.
85 used vs 28 new. Is there a reason for this, Tonex?
https://reverb.com/uk/brand/kemper-amps

Kemper has been out well over a decade.
There are far more Kempers than QCs.
I think that's why you see more used Kempers for sale.

[The Noodlist]

Kemper has been out well over a decade.
There are far more Kempers than QCs.
I think that's why you see more used Kempers for sale.

That'll explain that.
Are some Kemper owners jumping ship to QC, Axe FX3 or software?

[Jim Roseberry]

That'll explain that.
Are some Kemper owners jumping ship to QC, Axe FX3 or software?

I think some are... but many aren't. The updates the Kemper has planned should keep Kemper viable for a good while longer. Amazing considering the 10+ years it's been available.

Only way to really get a sense of all these options is to give them a try.
Everyone's preferences are different.
None of these devices are completely head/shoulders above the rest.
All the top-tier guitar processors are pretty good. One could gig with any of them.

I think the QC's Captures are a bit more accurate.
ToneX is even more accurate than the QC (very slightly).
QC Captures with mic'd cab have a great feel IMO.
Same with the ToneX Captures.

AxeFX-III is a great option.
I'm not crazy about the fan (louder than I prefer - not an issue live).
Not crazy about the form-factor for live. The FM9 would be a better live option.
Cliff's firmware updates have set the bar for product development/support.

Line-6 customer service is absolutely stellar.

[yessongs]

Im getting an fm9 and possibly 2 fender fr12's that should hold me for guitar gear for a while. If the fuzz cleans up on my strat Ill be a happy camper if not then a fuzz pedal for my Hendrix fix is another must get plus I might order a 95q dunlop wah pedal as well. Ill need to add superior drummer soon after.