We should talk about Archetype: Rabea from Neural DSP

[@agufish]

BIG editing errors in this one at around 6:00 for the clean section. The background music decided it wanted to be the main star lolol. Screw it, we're rolling with it. Or you can go to 7:42 if you want to skip getting your eardrums blown out with MASSIVE CLEANS.

[@andybungert]

Oh hell yeah. We playing video games later?

[@cjbogannam]

I thought I had another tab open on my web browser

[@Kneel2ThaCrown]

Man I was like "WTF is happening?!?' Thought I got hacked or something lmao

[@RokDAWG1]

Your tones are stupid awesome! The only thing that I don’t like about plugins, is the lack of “good feedback.” Otherwise they’ve come a long way. Good demo, even with the editing error. Haha! The sounds are sweet and they’re crushing! Nothing but horns! \m/

[@fredderbuter350]

Cool joke dude! I was flipping through my phone looking for which tab was playing music🤣

[@jamesmarkham7489]

If you haven't started learning nursery rhymes on guitar yet, i'd highly recommend. My little one runs to my office so i can play her them.

[@therocketprophet1914]

Wholesome af

[@Hajtosek]

That demo song is by far the best you have done so far. First time since ever, I did not skip even a single second of the demo.

[@agufish]

Thanks dude. It’s one of my favorites, too! If you liked this one, check out the one I did for the Gretsch baritone video, I think you’ll dig it

[@Diijkstra]

this really a good tool for video games SFX, BGMs, Themes.

[@DoNotLookDown]

The synth is insanely cool but I feel completely satisfied with the sounds of the Fortin Cali, Nolly and Gojira plugins. It doesn't sound all that different to my ears. I know I will only use the synth for a few minutes then go right back to chugging so it kinda defeats the purpose. I wish Neural DSP had something where I could put all my plugins in one thing so I could mix and match all the different plugins without having a bunch of stuff in my DAW. But Neural DSP always takes my money during the Black Friday deals so I might pick it up then.

[@Questioneverythingx]

Wish they had a NDSP pedal plugin

[@SilverMusicAndGaming]

D-....did you just say you can't hear the difference between all these plugins? Dude there's a huge difference between those plugins you named you might literally wanna get your ears checked..

[@DoNotLookDown]

​@@SilverMusicAndGaming Compared to the like 5 Neural DSP plugins I have. I don't think this one stands out as being all that different when it comes to the high gain stuff. Obviously there is a difference in the sound but is it that much of a difference to warrant spending an extra $140? Not for me at least. More power to you if you can easily tell the difference. I think the Fortin plugins sound the most different which is why they are my favorite.

[@DrShrimpPuertoRicoMD]

Ayyy go Cards. Going to watch them play the Yankees tonight.

[@jhmusic1]

@@SilverMusicAndGaming put the same IR on all of the plugins on a high gain amp. They all sound 90% the same lol

[@hypo9463]

Neural DSP clean soundscape stuff is so good

[@damienalvarez2957]

Your dirty tone sounds like a bass with a fugly, gritty, nasty fuzz effect. 🤘😎

[@kobalt_ren01]

Hahaha, love the intro! That pokémon preset is so much fun. Seems to be a bunch of weird audio hiccups where the video blasts music at places like 7:31

[@bolillo5013]

I was wondering about that too

[@ThorsShadow]

Yeah, what the actual fuck was that?!

[@HHHTheGame01]

Yo that main riff is one of the sickest I've ever heard from you and that's saying something considering your extensive catalog of amazing riffs.

[@CraigCrider]

With the synth engaged, I went into a full-on Tron nightmare vibe. Expected to see Jeff Bridges appear at any moment. I've got Archetype Nolly, and I had the Petrucci firmly in my sights (mainly for the transpose feature), but this might supplant that choice. Huge fan of Rabea. Edit - Demo track was bombtastic.

[@mattw.6726]

Sick tones, dude. And it certainly manages the chime-y ambient stuff as well. I've finally got the rig to do these sorts of things without plugging into a computer, so I've been kind of "meh" in regards to getting amp sim plugins. Archetype: Petrucci was the first to really pique my interest, but Archetype: Rabea has me on the verge of opening my wallet even though I shouldn't really be spending money right now.

[@Skyverb]

Same dude. I found them thru Tim Henson. Love his, but skipped on it cause the tone cloud with Positive grid has a bunch of remade presets for him. Petrucci, and this one sold me tho.

[@TheBrawler620]

The track you made sounded like a song straight out of the doom games, sounds killer 🎸🎸, I need to save an get this plugin in so badly

[@Jstall7543]

Pretty Wild! Your Song Came Out Great! 👊🏻🤘🏻

[@CSFiction-]

Only played around with the presets in the free trial, but firmly believe the synth is worth the price of admission alone. The synth/fx plugins I have are so dainty when it comes to distortion, which is fine for more subtle space filling stuff, but much much more is needed for that DOOM level nonsense, so it's much appreciated to have ndsp go "nah we know what you're looking for, it's called the Cone Buster". Its very much synthesizer from the guitarist perspective and a great creative tool to have.

[@thomasbaldiscola4671]

Awesome demo! I love Neural DSP Products. I use the Soldano SLO-100 Plugin. I love mixing different IR's into it to et infinite METAL tones! \m/

[@suffersystemstudios]

Okay, that demo was sick.

[@agufish]

Appreciate it, Ray!

[@suffersystemstudios]

@@agufish Seriously, don't want to sound like a kiss ass, I follow the channel sporadically and check it out here and there when something of interest is demo'd or whatnot, but wow dude, likely one of my fav demo songs you have done, and honestly up there with one my fav youtuber demos. Haha listenned to it a number of times now

[@ben9830]

3:36 it was i who shit his pants with that, hunter

[@stevenhirsekorn3444]

If you want your amps to be tighter with low tunings then have the tubes cold biased in the power amp. It will sound much more consistent because all your distortion will come from the preamp stage.

[@ev1lund3ad]

3:03 Watch The World Burn? Nah, MAKE the world burn 🤘🏻

[@firdeye2681]

Haha that intro gonna get us copyrighted. So cool though

[@Ziltsch]

Make fun all you guys want; I would love to see an Adam Jones rig. If nothing else, to hear Neural’s take on the chewy Diezel mid range. It’s so phat for low-tuned riffing. And his modded Marshall is low-key iconic.

[@gyrosphinx]

Honestly I grabbed it for the synth alone! The potential is so big!

[@mccloud273]

The mix & match is definitely something I hope gets done someday, almost like a Neural DSP Kontakt library or Helix Native. I thought I'd be good after the Petrucci, but I might need to get this

[@jairosuarez363]

Great demo and the plugin is very inspiring to write stuff

[@porridgeorange]

Dope track...that guitar makes you look like a toddler holding daddy's guitar. It's kind of hilarious and I love it!

[@agufish]

Man I feel like a toddler holding it lol. 30” scale length is no joke. It’s a man’s guitar for sure

[@jcugnoni]

Freaking awesome tune !! Congrats. These baritone sounds could fit in the next Doom sound track !

[@Hajtosek]

too high for the doom soundtrack. Gordon used 9 string, so prolly drop B or C# standard.

[@CFChristian]

I spent THREE HOURS just scrolling through the presets. It was unreal. I definitely enjoyed the trial and I think the price of admission is a no-brainer.

[@brandonproctor3639]

Plugin is awesome but the real star is that baritone!! I want one of those!

[@volltroll]

I like your riffing in this much better, than your usual stuff. Keep up the great work!

[@DrewKane]

editing error @ 6:00 ish?

[@agufish]

Nah I’m gonna own it. 100% intentional 😂

[@qlyde]

As a modern funky soul type of producer who records a lot of guitar it’s cool to see the total opposite side of the spectrum and read the metal comments. At the end of the day good tone is good tone and Neural makes some good stuff!

[@rocketPower047]

Always great riffs!!!

[@sb632]

That demo track though! It was like Agufish, Rabea and Stay Metal Ray all collabed together. Sounded so brutal!

[@jeffleecust]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@DrShrimpPuertoRicoMD]

I feel like your intro songs keep getting better and better.

[@onionheadguy7094]

I love my boss sy200 I'm happy that the plugin crowd are getting a cool synth too!

[@KakuraZenom]

Thats one of my fav demo track ! You killed it, baritone suits your playing style so well

[@FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS]

That demo hits harder than my dad

[@sandyturner1911]

I've never even thought about getting Plug ins..Until now. I like the combination of pedals, in this one. I went and watched the Petrucci, Nolly, Abasi, and Wong videos, and they all sound unbelievable. I'm not a metal guy, but I really like them all. But, ironically, not the Wong rig.. So, once I have some time, I will be trying out the Rabea, and maybe the Nolly rigs. Wow..never thought I would be into digital stuff, but here we are. lol! Thanks!

[@papabungle]

5:57 loudness warning dunno what happened here

[@agufish]

lol the background music decided it wasn't getting enough credit. Dammit

[@Ant.Legacy6]

This plug in is great definitely one of my favourites.... if there's any HIM fans on here this is great to get as close to Lindes sound as you can...with a bit of tweaking you can get a lot out of it 👍🏻

[@jeremyroberthickey]

I'm a software engineer and a la carte modules like the ones you're proposing (individual pedals, etc.) _should_ easily be possible provided their code is well-organized and proper encapsulation principles have been followed. Odds are each unit is already housed in its own code module and would just need its own "wrapper" to function as a single plugin.

[@Skyverb]

Being able to pick the features from the sims would be really really cool, as you mentioned.

[@adityap8746]

Whoa that track sounds absolutely G-N-A-R-L-Y!!!!!!! The plugin is just bonkers as to what’s currently possible without an actual amp or pedal!

[@JoeyC4D]

did 6:04 scared tf outta anyone else

[@agufish]

Hahaha I am so sorry. Adobe kept crashing and I have so many auto saved projects and I must have forgotten to change the background music back to normal on the final export 😂

[@briandress2448]

i wasn’t confused by this one. it’s totally rabeas sound. fuzzes octavers kraken models and a sick synth section 😊

[@BOOLsheet]

Neural has enough high gain models now. It would be cool to have more vintage style plug ins.

[@josuastangl7140]

there's a Fender Twin and a bunch of vintage Pedals and speakers in this plugin, what are you talking about

[@adamb6112]

First time watching one of your vids, you've found yourself a new subscriber. Made me laugh at multiple points and generally a brilliant demo with excellent playing 🤘🏻

[@marlonmalave7098]

i bought this plug-in a couple of days ago, and i already had Bias FX. in terms of flexibility, Bias is great. but for creative use? man… Bea’s archetype is just like a PB&J sandwich. is just so fuck good. glad i spend the money on this!

[@abunai.j]

I love NDSP, I love Bea, but I can make my Gojira sound just like this, save for the proprietary pedals in the FX section. The synth is dope, though.

[@brandonmosley3603]

This is so close to what i want to do with a Gretsch. I want to put emg's in like a white falcon and use the bigsby like you did. Thank you for making this!

[@asizeablebear]

I absolutely love that you just left the audio bullshittery in there in that 6-8 minute range. Let 'em cope. But now you have me gassing for a Gretsch baritone and this is unforgiveable and I'm just gonna have to get one now.

[@agufish]

"If you can't handle me at my worst..." Dude, get a Gretsch baritone NOW. I'm mad at myself for waiting so long to get one.

[@asizeablebear]

@@agufish I’m budgeting and saving for one now ;)

[@agufish]

I also have a 28” baritone version of my signature dropping soon…

[@asizeablebear]

@@agufish Bet. Move aside, Gretsch

[@dreammachine86]

I've aleady had the plugin for over half a year but still like to check out what others are doing with it! But only after watching this video and seeing your close up of the high gain amp I noticed that it's made up of screaming faces. I always just saw it as some kind of bumpy texture before. Cool little detail! Interesting that you mentioned the Orange sound from the high gain head. I did watch one of Rabea's videos on the plugin and from what I can recall, that amp was based on his signature Victory Kraken which is of course a British high gain tube amp so would have that hotrodded British sound. But I believe it's based on channel 2 of the Kraken, which itself is based off a 5150. So kind of a mix of both American and British influences. Personally it's my favourite high gain tone I've found in a plugin, I really like that slight dryness to it, and very agressive! I got my copy in the last black friday sale which makes it fantastic value. Every effect/stompbox is something unique that Rabea wanted, whereas some of the older NDSP plugins seem to just share generic effects, so Archtype: Rabea offers some of the best value for money in their whole range IMO. Btw, the Gretsch Baritone looks pretty bad ass played with that strap down so low. Not sure it would look so cool on me with my higher strap preference. Was laughing when hitting that Bigsby trem bar seemed to make very little difference due to the note being so low already!

[@ZL1LoVeR]

Fam, that demo is the sickest thing I’ve heard today and some of your best work!!! Shit SLAPS

[@RhysWaiteMusician]

Literally subscribed after hearing that Pokemon intro riff... man, caught my attention real quick.

[@jordanqueen6897]

Intro was so loud that I spilled coffee all over my bed while reaching for the TV remote to turn it down. 10/10.

[@agufish]

You're welcome

[@jimberjamber8540]

As soon as this plug-in came out I started playing the Lavender Town theme for hours. I wish I could afford it right now, thank god for free trials.

[@MarcAndreLevesque]

The transposed sound was very close to the Conan tone :) You are into doom stoner metal now^

[@michaelnugent9758]

That demo riff and track was fucking SICK

[@ItsMrMcFly]

Yo Hunter. This might be my fav demo track you’ve done. Absolutely killer bro! Sooo when should we expect your instrumental album?!?!

[@WEIRDONG_MARINO]

THAT MAIN RIFF THO You made Bea proud

[@lancesheffield3433]

Sick review brother! Beautifully written song too 🤘🏻

[@SevenGlitch]

Been using Archetype Nolly since it came out. Use it for everything....haven't been disapointed yet :)

[@chris_2714]

Putting that baritone to good use! Sounded wicked 🤘

[@jujoboha]

I wish there was a subscription model where you pay 10 bucks a month and get access to all the archetypes.

[@Botamis]

I can't listen to the demo without making the nastiest stank face

[@agufish]

The metal version of a standing ovation

[@steven_marque_official_channel]

Will you please describe your signal path from your Mac to your monitors and any latency settings or advisement. Whilst using Neural plugins, my son says he has no latency issue with headphones, but significant latency when using monitors. I'm not located near him for a while & not able to examine hands on. Thank you kindly. ps - he has Gojira & Tim Henson. pss - 'attacked by nature' might make a nice song title

[@broncoxy]

Looved the demo track, sounded _kick._ _ass._

[@denverrandy7143]

The "Al a Carte"is a great idea!!!

[@anthonyorona8069]

DAMN that demo was insane

[@davidR5599]

I really wanna try this but have no idea how to connect my guitar to my computer on a budget.

[@ZL1LoVeR]

3:36 good thing I was already sitting on the toilet 🤣

[@TommyGunzzz]

What program do you use for drums? They always sound killer

[@Nekonix36]

I've spent a few hours with it now. I think I'll be selling my Revv tube amp. This sounds so much better and much more versatile.

[@JamesJonesReverendJ]

When the Cortex can use DSP Plugin tones that will be an essential piece of gear needed by every guitarist

[@denverrandy7143]

Hell yeah Hunter,you tha man!!!

[@likelydaily6767]

Ok. This video has opened my eyes. I’m looking to get back into home recording and writing after many years away from it and things have clearly moved on. I’ll be buying a new computer and basic audio interface. I was considering going with hardware for the amp modelling/Cab sims/IRs. Something like the iridium. But i have a few questions for anyone and everyone… 1) Is Neural DSP a better way to go and why? 2) More or less expensive than the hardware option? 3) Is the plug-in supported by all DAW’s? 4) Is it possible to get this quality of sounds simply plugging straight into an audio interface from guitar or is there other hardware being used here to enhance the sound I’m hearing in this video? Thank you.

[@agufish]

1) Neural is cool for home recording because you literally just need a computer and an interface. All the tones, effects, etc, is handled by the plugin as their plugins are entire rigs. You can customize your tones with third-party IRs, too. 2) Depends which hardware options you're looking at. There are definitely cheaper plugins, but Neural sounds the best to me, and again, super comprehensive on features. 3) I'm not sure about all DAWs, but they come in VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and that covers most of the common ones (Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, etc) 4) Literally I'm just running guitar DI into my interface. No additional pedals, but I am using a custom IR that I've been working on. The amps, effects, etc is all part of the Archetype: Rabea plugin. Hope that helps!

[@likelydaily6767]

@@agufish Thank you so much! That’s a wonderfully comprehensive response. Appreciate you taking the time. I’ve only ever used some of the built in guitar modellers from the original Logic Pro X package and found them to be lacking, but I imagine these are of better quality.

[@juhalehtonen9000]

White amp with delay&reverb = godly lead tones

[@fredriksvard2603]

Same algorithm with small tweaks. This will fizzle out if they keep releasing prog/djent archetypes. More small fx pedals and stuff that integrate with the existing base plugins pls. A "next gen" new base platform could work too, i wouldnt mind quadrupling the cpu demand if it meant less digital harshness and more responsiveness.

[@josuastangl7140]

If you're looking for a Djent plugin, this isn't it

[@fredriksvard2603]

@@josuastangl7140 I'm not looking for a djent plugin. I'm looking for a model where the user can pick and mix amps, pedals, cabs and so on freely, and for a new algorithm from the ground up that eliminates the digital harshness. Which would increase cpu demand, but i'm fine with that, lag is no issue even with 10-20 tracks running.

[@lucassanchez2148]

Nice! How do you get the bass for your demos? Is it programmed?

[@phantommedia6589]

The Gates of hell preset for the synth with a bit of tweaking sounds like it could get pretty close to the guitar tone on the Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails which is really cool for people who don’t own a bunch of synths or have the know-how to get those old VSTs working but want that sound!

[@darthdurf9611]

stìll waiting for full on "80's" Nintendo/video games synth noise to pair up with some death metal LOĹ

[@liveto1]

Something wacky happening with the editing. You may want to double check and reupload. Cheers! Love the channel.

[@TrickyPickins]

Gatdamnnnnn that demo track goes harrrddd

[@Newbyrock23]

DOOOOOOPE riff and review.

[@louis-patrickgeoffroy8138]

Loved the video! I know you mentioned the problem with the background music being too loud, but I would get rid of the background music altogether... It's a bit distracting to hear you play with a song always in the back.

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

Haha I was on the throne when you played that, no pants shitting here. lol…

[@alexj0126]

What strings to you have on that Gretch. I've been interested in getting one of those Baritones and I want to be able to tune down to drop E if I get one.

[@klaymeister]

Mario 64 epicness

[@accentontheoff]

Would you put a Neural DSP plugin on an album. Quality-wise. Thanks.

[@brett-spangler448]

3:03 watch the world burn sounds sick in drop E😂🔥

[@jordansmith444]

Instant like for the og Pokémon center song, that is all

[@VentureNW]

As Rabea said... you need to reduce the 'Input Sensitivity'... especially when using the Arp.

[@claudeman]

I really liked the intro lol

[@manipulatingyou]

Would be cool if NDSP allowed people to add features from one Archetype to another. I do not need a Cortex either.

[@alif499]

We need a lesson on how you record your drum tracks!!

[@ShockBot127]

facts

[@seankinnane12]

IMO...the second amp...the gold one sounds the best out of the whole DSP series

[@Jydmd]

There's a lot Neural plugins right now, I feel like it's getting harder to choose one.

[@josuastangl7140]

If I didn't already have a few, I'd definitely start with this one

[@pizzaman1973]

​@@josuastangl7140 why this over petrucci? just curious...

[@josuastangl7140]

@@pizzaman1973 just me personally, I love the synth and don't need chorus that much. Petrucci is great tho, if you're more into a Mesa rig

[@blaarghwee]

Watching those hellish tones come out of Hello Kitty xD

[@garethlewis4586]

I can't work out the clean, why no gain control and why do my lo gain single coils break up? Clean means clean imo lol

[@armyofchris]

Some mix issues starting around 6 min. A few lines of dialog are lost under the tones.