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...you shouldn't be any longer.

Neural DSP has paywalled features in it's flagship hardware unit by requiring that you own licenses for the plugins you intend to use on the Quad Cortex.

For a full-featured QC with all plugin options you're looking at over $5,500 CAD.

Neural has already demonstrated that they can't be trusted to handle your data (https://neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex-updates/statement-regarding-a-quad-cortex-security-vulnerability). Now they're treating your bank account as if they're entitled to the contents.

This functionality has been advertised for years and Neural has made a ton of money off the hype without delivering the service until now. The absolute gall to charge QC owners for features (amps, cabs, FX, etc...) that should have been included with the unit in the first place is absolutely outrageous.

In light of this, why on earth should anyone buy a QC for ~$2,400 CAD, when you can get an FM9 for ~$150 CAD more and STILL have more features than the QC even with it's plugin compatibility?

If you like a walled garden approach and being absolutely fleeced by Neural DSP, then all power to you. I never want to hear a complaint about Fractal's price point ever again.