Name: Quad Cortex, Helix, Kemper, FM9 – I Tried Them All!
Uploaded: 2025-02-26T20:02:32+00:00
Duration: 21 min 48 s
Description: I've tried the Helix, Kemper, FM9, and Quad Cortex—each has its strengths and weaknesses. In this video, I break down my journey through all these digital modelers, what I liked (and didn’t like), and

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I've tried the Helix, Kemper, FM9, and Quad Cortex—each has its strengths and weaknesses. In this video, I break down my journey through all these digital modelers, what I liked (and didn’t like), and why I ultimately landed on the Quad Cortex. Plus, I’m giving away a free preset—check the link below!

Cortex Cloud: https://neuraldsp.com/cloud/u/edkim

Timestamps:
0:00 – Why I switched to the Quad Cortex
1:33 – My journey with digital modelers
2:04 – Helix: What I loved & what I didn’t
3:31 – Kemper: Best amp feel?
4:40 – FM9: Too much tweaking!
6:39 – Why I chose the Quad Cortex
7:42 – Comparing reverbs & delays
8:44 – My favorite Quad Cortex effects
9:13 – My live rig setup
10:13 – Free preset download!