# Performance "Gig View", device state feedback over MIDI, and USB connection for Cortex Cloud **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Requests\ **Tags:** presets, midi\ **Created:** [September 3, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/performance-gig-view-device-state-feedback-over-midi-and-usb-connection-for-cortex-cloud/23215 "2026-09-03T08:58:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![johnnyborjomi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9adbd/32.png) [@johnnyborjomi](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/johnnyborjomi)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/performance-gig-view-device-state-feedback-over-midi-and-usb-connection-for-cortex-cloud/23215/1 "2026-09-03T08:58:31Z")
Nano Cortex currently has no way to see which preset is active by name during a performance. The hardware has no display, and the Cortex Cloud app has no performance-oriented view - mid-gig you’re navigating the same editing UI that you have to scroll through, with small text and no at-a-glance state. Request 1: Gig View in Cortex Cloud: A dedicated no-scrolling full-screen performance mode showing: - Active preset name in large type, always visible - On/off state of each block in the signal chain - Large tap targets to toggle blocks and switch presets This view should stay in sync with the device, including changes made from the footswitches. Request 2: state feedback over standard MIDI: If a Gig View isn’t on the roadmap, please expose device state over USB MIDI so we can build this ourselves: - Automatically transmit PC on every preset change (including footswitch-initiated) - not only user-assigned messages - Transmit CC on block engage/bypass changes - SysEx query for preset names Today NC only sends the manually assigned per-preset/per-footswitch messages, which means any companion app must duplicate and maintain the device’s content by hand. Request 3: USB connection option for Cortex Cloud: When the phone/tablet is already connected to the Nano Cortex via USB-C, the app should detect it and connect automatically over USB. Right now the only path is Bluetooth: hold EXIT + CAPTURE to enter pairing mode, then manually select the device in the app - redundant steps for a unit that’s often already wired to the same device for audio. USB would make the connection faster, more reliable, and zero-touch. Any of these would close the biggest usability gap for live use. The MIDI route is likely a small firmware change and would let the community cover the rest. ---
**Author:** ![steveoath](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/unity.neuraldsp.com/steveoath/32/11086_2.png) [@steveoath](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/steveoath)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/performance-gig-view-device-state-feedback-over-midi-and-usb-connection-for-cortex-cloud/23215/2 "2026-09-18T21:00:30Z")
Have you looked at pirate midi scribble? Creates a screen for showing presets. Could be what you’re looking for. > **[Scribble | Mini LCD and MIDI Controller](https://piratemidi.com/products/scribble)** > > Scribble – High-Resolution MIDI Scribble Strip Display Scribble is a compact, drop-in high-resolution display designed to label and update your pedalboard in real time. It works as a universal external “scribble strip” for MIDI-controlled rigs,... ---
**Author:** ![johnnyborjomi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9adbd/32.png) [@johnnyborjomi](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/johnnyborjomi)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/performance-gig-view-device-state-feedback-over-midi-and-usb-connection-for-cortex-cloud/23215/3 "2026-10-08T15:00:08Z")
I know scribble, its such a limited device, so I build my own screen for nano cortex with all the features I wanted: no need to program preset names - all data comes from nano itself, state of everything(fx blocks, presets, expression) is on one screen, switching with touch and more… ![PXL_20261002_213734254](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/neuraldsp/original/2X/2/2b7008457b0bfea0690371bb7bf3e24a6885d3a3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![steveoath](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/unity.neuraldsp.com/steveoath/32/11086_2.png) [@steveoath](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/steveoath)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/performance-gig-view-device-state-feedback-over-midi-and-usb-connection-for-cortex-cloud/23215/4 "2026-10-08T15:12:44Z")
Cool. And nice to see I’m not the only one using a mini tuner! I don’t enjoy using the nano for tuning.