Quilter Labs

Description

The Quilter Labs Neunaber Elevate FX amp cab pedal combines the amp expertise of Quilter Labs with the DSP innovation of Neunaber Audio to create a flexible platform for shaping, refining and performing with your own sound. Rather than focusing on recreating famous amplifiers, the Elevate follows an "Anti-Modeler" philosophy that prioritizes touch-sensitive response, natural amp-like dynamics and intuitive control. Onboard amp and cab processing, integrated effects and a streamlined interface make it easy to build tones without navigating complex menus. The experience extends beyond the pedal itself through the free Tone Builder web app, which allows players to create presets using natural-language descriptions, refine sounds visually and manage their entire library from a browser. Whether used for live performance, recording or silent practice, the Elevate delivers a modern approach to tone creation that remains focused on playing rather than programming.

Built Around an Anti-Modeler Philosophy

Instead of attempting to recreate a collection of classic amplifiers, the Elevate provides a responsive platform for building your own sound. Its custom digital engine is designed to react naturally to playing dynamics, delivering touch sensitivity, amp-like gain behavior and expressive response across a wide range of tones. Dedicated controls and a straightforward workflow eliminate the need for deep menu navigation, allowing players to shape sounds quickly and make adjustments in real time. The result is a system that feels immediate and intuitive while still offering extensive tonal flexibility.

Describe Your Tone With Tone Builder

The free Tone Builder web app transforms the way presets are created. Simply describe the sound you're after in plain English, and Tone Builder generates a playable preset tailored to your specific setup. A request for warm blues tones through headphones will produce different results than the same request through studio monitors or a stage cabinet because the system accounts for how the sound will actually be heard. Players can continue refining tones with additional prompts such as "more gain," "less delay" or "brighter attack," or transition to manual editing for deeper customization. Over time, Tone Builder learns user preferences, creating increasingly personalized results with continued use.

Community Presets Created by Real Players

The Elevate ecosystem extends beyond factory sounds through a growing library of community-created presets. Users can browse, download and install sounds shared by other Elevate owners with a single click. These presets may be built entirely by hand, developed from Tone Builder starting points or refined through extensive real-world use. Players can also upload and share their own creations, giving the community access to a continually expanding collection of sounds developed across a wide variety of musical styles and performance environments.

Flexible Editing and Professional Connectivity

The browser-based editor provides multiple ways to interact with the Elevate. Tone Builder offers natural-language preset creation, Rig View delivers visual pedalboard-style editing that mirrors the hardware controls and Preset Manager provides detailed parameter adjustment, preset comparison and cloud backup functionality. Beyond sound design, the Elevate is equipped for modern recording and performance applications with a 24-bit/48kHz stereo USB-C audio interface, balanced XLR and 1/4" outputs, MIDI support, expression pedal connectivity and JamLink codec compatibility for future wireless audio applications.

Compact Design Ready for Stage and Studio

Built for musicians who need professional performance without unnecessary complexity, the Elevate features a compact powder-coated steel chassis, recessed jacks and rugged hardware designed for regular use. The integrated headphone amplifier delivers powerful monitoring for silent practice and recording sessions, while its lightweight form factor fits easily into pedalboards, gig bags and studio workspaces. Combining innovative software tools, responsive amp and cab processing, flexible connectivity and a streamlined workflow, the Quilter Labs Neunaber Elevate FX amp cab pedal offers a modern approach to tone creation for players who want to spend less time programming and more time making music.

Quilter Labs Neunaber Elevate FX Amplifier/Effects/Cab Pedal - Black

Features

  • Anti-Modeler amp and cab platform focused on creating your own sound
  • Free Tone Builder creates presets from natural-language descriptions
  • Tone Builder adapts to your preferences over time
  • Community preset library for browsing, downloading and sharing sounds
  • Brian Neunaber-designed reverbs, modulation and ambient effects
  • Responsive digital engine with touch-sensitive amp-like dynamics
  • Chrome browser-based editor with Tone Builder, Rig View and Preset Manager
  • 100 factory presets and 400 user preset locations
  • 24-bit/48kHz stereo USB audio interface for recording and playback
  • JamLink wireless codec support for smartphone backing tracks
  • MIDI and expression pedal support for expanded control options
  • Balanced XLR and ground-compensated 1/4" outputs
  • 800mW headphone output for silent practice and monitoring
  • 1.6ms latency, under 3-second boot time and 1.5 lb. weight
  • Powder-coated steel chassis built for stage and studio use

Specs

General
  • Product type: FX amp/cab pedal
Processing
  • Amp and cab processing: Yes
  • Factory presets: 100
  • User presets: 400
  • Latency: 1.6 ms
  • Tuner: Yes
  • Tuning range: C0–B6
Connectivity
  • USB audio: 24-bit stereo, 48kHz
  • USB connector: USB-C
  • MIDI input: 5-pin DIN
  • Expression pedal input: TRS
  • Headphone output: Stereo TRS
  • Line outputs: XLR, 1/4" TRS, 1/4" TS
  • JamLink wireless codec support: AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC
Controls
  • Tone Builder support: Yes
  • Rig View support: Yes
  • Preset Manager support: Yes
Power
  • Power supply type: 9–12V DC, center negative
  • Power consumption: 2W
Dimensions and Weight
  • Width: 10"
  • Depth: 5.8"
  • Height: 2.4"
  • Weight: 2.7 lb.

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