QC doesn't work ... sometimes with no reason !

Hi,

I have a recurring issue with my Quad Cortex. Regularly, no sound comes out at all. I’ve thoroughly checked the input/output levels, etc. I notice that the tuner works correctly, however no guitar sound comes out, either through my cab or through my headphones, and when I play guitar, there is no input signal LED activity at all.

I also connected the QC to my Mac to use it as an audio interface, and that doesn’t work either (I’ve correctly configured my Mac’s output settings).

I recently ran into this issue right before a show. I powered it off and restarted it several times, and it eventually started working just a few minutes before the show.

Is this a known and identified issue on your end? Has someone already experienced that?

Thanks for the help

Hi I’ve had this also but whether it’s the same thing I don’t know! But do you have a midi controller connected to the QC and I have to wakeup the controller and make sure it’s in stomp mode or whatever tap a button and then the expression pedal works and the volume works… But I do have signal reading on inputs and outputs just no sound until I get the board setup type of scenereo

Thanks for the interest. I don’t have any midi controller connected. It works perfectly … until it stops working ! And a few days later it works again.

you need to contact Support@neuraldsp.com it could be your I/O board dying. They’ll want videos if you’re able to duplicate the issue.

I’m waiting for their answer atm. I thought it could be the input 1, but the tuner is perfectly working which is strange

Are you using the OEM power supply? If not, what PS are you using? These output issues have been known to stem from power supplies in the past or as @xush stated, worst case it could be a defective I/O board. Have you tested to see if USB audio works? Example, do you have the ability to test using a cell phone playing a backing track or any audio?

I use the original power supply.

I’ve tried the USB. It is recognized by my computer but once again, no output sound

Also, the input 1 level is always on -18.1 db

And the headphones output is waving up and down like if there is sound … whilst there is no input or output sound

Return it if you can and buy another one if you are still interested, something is wrong.

I agree, contact support@neuraldsp.com to determine the issue. Hopefully a factory reset will resolve but it’s best that support logs the issue and guides you through the necessary diagnostics including a factory reset or next steps if needed.

Hello, I’ve also the same problem randomly.
Excatly same symptom :

  • No sound at any outpout
  • Input 1 work (tuner)
  • Output 1 level on settings screen display output

A restart can solve the problem, but if you didn’t have time while giging can cause a really inconvenient situtation
It’s not a hardware problem if we have same issue

The support doesn’t reply so far. Do you have a solution on your side to make it work correctly again ?

How long ago did you message support? Usually they respond within a couple days.

a couple of days :wink:

I still don’t have a feedback from @Neural atm and i’m bummed!!!

If you contact a Mod they might be able to check on that for you

thanks ! i’ll try to find mods :slight_smile:

I had a similar issue and they repaired mine under warranty - they also replied quickly, so you need to continue to chase them about this

If you are within the return period, I suggest you do so. Way less hassle.

The support team just replied me. As I’m out of warranty, they provide me a 300€ quote for shipping in/out (50€) + technical intervention.

I’m annoyed because this is a known problem of the QC users and is it really me to be in charge of that?! …