Crafting Plini’s Quad Cortex Pedalboards: Temple Audio Backstage
Plini's vision meets raw power as we craft a couple of Neural DSP Quad Cortex rigs on SOLO 18 Templeboards. Join us as we plunge into the entire process with tips and tricks along the way.
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CONTENTS:
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - The Plan
1:38 - Plini MOD
2:42 - MODs Install
5:21 - Removing Endcaps
6:06 - MODs Install (cont.)
9:30 - Micro Punched Plate MIDI Install
12:23 - Endcap Reinstall
15:46 - MODs Install (cont.)
18:28 - Power Supply Install
20:29 - RGB LED Install
24:57 - Power Supply Install (cont.)
28:12 - Pedal Plate Install on QC
34:58 - Dunlop Volume (X) 8 Install
41:43 - Audio Cables
44:27 - MIDI Cables
47:22 - Audio Cables (cont.)
50:45 - Power Cables
57:02 - Setting Cioks DC7 Voltage
57:39 - ISOLATE your LED's
58:51 - Powering up the Board!
59:22 - Check out my cool LED's
1:00:19 - QC with Expression Pedal
1:01:21 - Cable Management
1:02:08 - Second Board Timelapse
1:03:00 - Aaron Marshall (Intervals) Shoutout
1:03:47 - Second Board Timelapse (cont.)
1:04:25 - Paintbrush HACK
1:04:54 - Second Board Timelapse (cont.)
1:05:04 - DISCLAIMER: Test Before you Tidy!
1:05:45 - Final Cleanup
1:06:40 - Closing
GEAR USED:
Pedals:
Neural DSP Quad Cortex: https://neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex
Dunlop Volume (X) 8: https://www.jimdunlop.com/volume-x-8-pedal/
Power Supply:
Cioks DC7: https://cioks.com/power-supplies/future-power-generation/cioks-dc7/
Cioks Crux: https://cioks.com/power-supplies/future-power-generation/cioks-crux/
Cables:
EBS Premium Gold Flat Patch Cables: https://ebssweden.com/content2/accessories/pg-premium-gold-flat-patch-cables/
EBS Flat Patch TRS: https://ebssweden.com/content2/accessories/ebs-dls-stereo-trs-flat-patch-cables/
Disaster Area Designs MIDI Cable PRO (Switchcraft connectors): https://www.disasterareadesigns.com/shop/p/midi-cable-pro
Cable Techniques Low-Profile Right Angle XLR Connectors: https://www.cabletechniques.com/product-page/low-profile-right-angle-xlr-3-pin-female-b-shell
Pre-made XLR to TRS Cable (Cable Techniques): https://www.cabletechniques.com/product-page/stage-studio-low-profile-xlr-3f-to-1-4-trs
Board/MODs:
Temple Audio SOLO 18 (Gunmetal Grey): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SOLO-18-GM--temple-audio-solo-18-templeboard-gunmetal
Temple Audio SOLO 18 Flight Case: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SOLO-18-FC--temple-audio-solo-18-flight-case
Temple Audio Powercon MOD: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MOD-PCON--temple-audio-powercon-ac-main-micro-module
Temple Audio XLR MOD (Male + Male): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MOD-XLRMM--temple-audio-xlr-pass-thru-module-male-and-male
Temple Audio Studio MOD (what the Plini MOD was derived from): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MOD-STUDIO--temple-audio-studio-mod-re-amp-active-di-module
Temple Audio Micro Punched Plate: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MOD-MOPP--temple-audio-micro-module-punched-plate
Temple Audio MIDI Connector: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CON-MIDI--temple-audio-midi-5-pin-din-connector
Temple Audio RGB LED’s for SOLO 18: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RGB-18--temple-audio-rgb-led-light-strip-for-solo-18
Temple Audio Medium Pedal Plates: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TQR-M--temple-audio-quick-release-pedal-plate-medium
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