Cortex Studio vs Tonada

Dialing in the perfect guitar tone takes years of expertise. Cortex Studio puts an AI audio engineer in your pocket. Built exclusively for Neural DSP Quad Cortex players, Cortex Studio turns a simple description into a complete, ready-to-build preset. Type "Slash GNR metal cranked through Marshall amps" or "David Gilmour Comfortably Numb solo" and the AI delivers every setting you need—instantly. Describe any sound: an artist, a song, a decade, a genre, or just a vibe. Cortex Studio generates: • The exact Quad Cortex amp model to use • Gain, bass, mid, treble, presence, and master settings • A full signal chain with every effect in the right order • Cabinet model, mic type, and mic position MIDI CONTROL • Connect your Quad Cortex via USB and send Program Change messages directly from the app. Build your tone on the QC, save it to My Presets, and recall it with one tap—no menu diving, no footswitch gymnastics. PRESET LIBRARY • Every AI-generated preset can be saved to your personal library. Browse your collection, and recall the preset on your Quad Cortex instantly. BUILT FOR THE QUAD CORTEX • Cortex Studio knows the entire Quad Cortex amp and effects library available to view under devices. Every recommendation uses only models and effects available on your device—nothing hypothetical, nothing unachievable. YOUR KEY, YOUR QUOTA • 25 free AI requests included—no sign-up, no credit card. For unlimited use, connect your own free Google Gemini API key in seconds (aistudio.google.com, no credit card required). Your key stays private in your device's Keychain and is never shared. PERFECT FOR • Quad Cortex owners who want to find tones faster • Players who know the sound in their head but not the settings • Live performers who need quick, reliable preset recall via MIDI • Studio players chasing specific artist or song tones NOTE • Cortex Studio is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Neural DSP Technologies.

Tonada is the in-store music platform built for brands that want to sound as distinctive as they look. Unlike traditional streaming services, every track on Tonada is custom-composed for your business, its mood, its pace, its identity. The result is a soundtrack that feels unmistakably yours, playing from open to close, across every location. And because we create the music ourselves, it's 100% royalty-free. You get legal peace of mind and one simple subscription, no surprise licensing fees, no paperwork, no audits. — WHY RETAILERS CHOOSE TONADA — Custom to your brand Tell us who you are, refined, energetic, laid-back, luxe, and we compose music that matches. Your shops sound like your shops, not a generic playlist. Fully royalty-free Every track is original and owned by Tonada. You're covered for public performance in every location, with zero PRO fees and licensing headaches. Built for multi-location retail Sync music across 1 store or 1,000. Schedule by day part, location, or season. Change the vibe for weekends, holidays, or campaigns in a single tap. Simple, flat pricing One subscription. Unlimited listening. No hidden fees tied to square footage, employees, or plays. Plays anywhere Run Tonada from an iPhone, iPad, or plug into your existing in-store audio system. Offline playback included for locations with spotty Wi-Fi. — PERFECT FOR — Boutiques, cafés, restaurants, hotels, spas, gyms, salons, showrooms, clinics, galleries, and any retail brand that believes sound is part of the customer experience. — HOW IT WORKS — Tell us about your brand. Our team composes a custom sonic identity for you. Play it in your locations, legally, royalty-free, forever. Stop paying PRO fees for music that wasn't made for you. Start sounding like your brand. Download Tonada and book your brand sound session today. Learn more at tonada.com