Cortex Studio vs Plyst

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.

Play what you know. Get tipped without asking. Plyst gives live musicians a better way to take song requests, collect tips, and manage their shows. Build your song catalog, start an event, and share your unique QR code. Fans scan it to browse the songs you play, request their favorites, and leave a tip from their phones. They only see the songs you choose, so every request is something you actually know. No app required for your audience. Display your QR code wherever it fits your setup: on a table sign, tip jar, merch table, printed card, or screen. SONG REQUESTS Let your audience browse your catalog and request what they want to hear. See which songs are getting the most interest and decide what makes it into the show. TIPS Fans can tip with or without requesting a song, so you can give them an easy way to support you without stopping the music to ask. Payments are securely processed by Stripe, and payouts go directly to your connected bank account. REQUEST QUEUE Keep incoming requests organized when the show gets busy. Plyst helps surface the songs your audience wants most, while you stay in control of what you play next. AUDIENCE MENUS Create reusable song menus for different venues, crowds, or types of gigs. Choose a menu for each event to control exactly what your audience can browse and request. SETLISTS Plan your show and arrange songs in the order you want to play them. CHORD CHARTS & LYRICS Import your existing charts or paste in lyrics and chords. Use adjustable auto-scroll to follow along at your own pace while you perform. BAND VIEW Share a live view with your bandmates so everyone can follow incoming requests and help keep the show moving. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add the songs you play. 2. Connect your bank account to receive tips. 3. Start an event and display your QR code. 4. Manage requests and tips while you perform. Whether you play solo, as a duo, or with a full band, Plyst keeps audience interaction organized so you can focus on the show.