# Hybrid tube + digital rig with Quad Cortex — legit setup? Captures vs models **URL:** \ **Category:** Quad Cortex\ **Created:** [March 17, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/hybrid-tube-digital-rig-with-quad-cortex-legit-setup-captures-vs-models/21639 "2026-03-17T09:27:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![xush](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/unity.neuraldsp.com/xush/32/5100_2.png) [@xush](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/xush)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/hybrid-tube-digital-rig-with-quad-cortex-legit-setup-captures-vs-models/21639/2 "2026-03-17T17:16:55Z")
1. yes, many are running this Hybrid setup. 2. Technically, all NDSP amps are based on capture technology. Even the models are basically containers for multiple captures which they’ve used their neural network to ‘fill in’ the gaps between settings. They don’t model based on components. So, theoretically neither is ‘better’ or more accurate, it just comes down to your taste and what feels/sounds best to you. 3. The [MIDI Jumper hack](https://quadcortex.wiki/Midi_loopback_jumper_hack) is really the only option for a 1-press Tuner solution. You can then use an XP or external switch or onboard footswitch, but it relies on the Midi hack (connecting the QC to itself with a midi cable). Otherwise, you have 2 onboard options as we described here: [Quick Access to Tuner with One Pedal Click?](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/quick-access-to-tuner-with-one-pedal-click/16890) --- _[View the full topic](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/hybrid-tube-digital-rig-with-quad-cortex-legit-setup-captures-vs-models/21639)._