Cortex owners!

Aidanspaghetti

Hi!
I'm looking for some advice for using the QC as an out front fx unit for my rack pre/poweramp. I was all set to go down the Af3 rack route but the expense is quite substantial, especially whe  the QC can be had for half the price (less 2nd hand). It will also double up as a practice amp for whe  I'm away w work... I have a pedal board and exp pedal etc so there's not really any extra expense in it for me and I also own the SLO plug in so there's that.
I'm quite a simple creature so maybe the fx aren't as pristine as the AF3 but I haven't played one. I know about the buttons bring close together etc so is there anything else I should be aware of? Is it a no brainer? Mostly delay and verbs and maybe a whammy etc... OK..  have at it! Thanks.

nero1701

I've one turning up tomorrow also, It will be my 2nd, my use case is similar to your. 

They are pretty easy to use, remove the amp and cab blocks and you have just FX. 

You can also feed just FX to your Pre/Power amp on one output, you can then have amp and cab blocks and the full chain sent to FOH, 

happy to show you on a whatsapp or teams call.

Aidanspaghetti

Thanks a million - sounds interesting with the different outputs.... Also the ability (Im guessing) to substitute preamps thru the QC into the power section also. 

nero1701

I'm going to use mine mainly with the power amp of my Mesa Boogie power amp, I'll disable the Cab sim, may also use it in 4CM, give you a whole load of option!

John_P

I used to use mine like that with an evh 5153     Some patches with the evh preamp but some with other preamps.   Worked really well and the qc is very simple to setup imo.  

Aidanspaghetti

Thanks guys, Ive been watching Rabeas videos and it seems to tick all the boxes.. I guess i'll take the plunge! Appreciate the offer @nero1701 ... Thanks

nero1701

how's it going?

Aidanspaghetti

No action at the minute - away with work. Will keep ya updated!