Neural DSP Mesa MkIIc+ Plugin - Does It Master The Puppets Using Rasmussen's Studio Notes

What an awesome plugin! Neural DSP have killed it with this one. I saw this plugin and downloaded it as part of a 14 day free trial. It's not sponsored in any way and all thoughts and opinions are my own
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Checking Out The Interface
02:11 - Flemming Rasmussen's Notes
02:42 - Dialling The Tone
04:00 - Sound Test/Tweaking Tones
09:48 - Nearly There
10:58 - That's The Tone Right There

[@shure81]

They should sponsor you. I would not have bought this without hearing from the man that NAILS every tone haha

[@danymalsound]

Agreed! This is the first demo of this plug I've seen that actually showcased chugging... come on people! haha

[@ctcm]

Agreedx2. Please @NeuralDSP take into consideration how many of us buy/will buy this plugin based on this absolutely fantastic review.

[@runxzze123]

I agree love this channel

[@-DHR4870]

Agreed

[@guitarofdestiny]

Definitely

[@chug5362]

Wow I'm surprised how close that got. The ++ second skin is a mod done to the IIC+ that adds a bit more gain. It's a mod Hetfield did for Puppets/Justice/Black.

[@chug5362]

@@5150forevermore That would make sense. After my comment I tried the plugin out and those settings weren't working for me on the ++.

[@mvyper]

Can I get the link to the Facebook page?

[@Just_JoshE]

@@mvyper Dude same lmao

[@kingnothing2161]

​@@5150forevermore link to that group? I would love some info on the load/reload era to help chase that tone

[@pip5528]

The "1 and 2" described are actually the IIC+ and IIC++ respectively. The ++ has more gain and I have heard Hetfield mainly used that rather than the single plus.

[@skullkrusher4418]

Lamb, as someone who loves these old metallica tones as much as you do, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you making videos like this and showing the world all sorts of different ways to get close to those amazing classic sounds. You've got great ears for the sound and your playing does it justice. Great work as always.

[@ak1969]

You really are a master of tones. I really like how well you explain all the detail when you are building those great tones. Keep them coming mate!

[@jamestorrisi8852]

From a fellow Aussie thanks for reviewing this awesome plugin and giving it one of your esteemed Tone tests!

[@jimyounger9490]

Awesome as usual. So glad you’re back on you tube. I don’t think I could ever understand tones like you do. Amazing.

[@JoelCSabo]

Every video you post reinforces my gratitude that you came back to us for now. Thank you for being a human who helps.

[@julienpetitpierre4969]

You're the only person able me to convince to buy this plugin, having this fantastic ear for classic thrash. Cheers from Canberra

[@RahduDrahkqul75]

Happy 37" Joyous Anniversary Master of Puppets. Enjoyed the video. Interesting to go through the notes and go through the settings. Having a listen in and seeing What gave them that sound.

[@CSCRECORDSBC]

Bought it the day it came out and boy it doesn’t disappoint. Did a session with it last 2 days, brutal guitar tones.

[@iRemainNameless]

LambChopper, thank your for sharing your knowledge of dialing in this tone. It's fantastic.

[@astrozombie2000]

Awesome, thanks Lamb for covering this plugin and nailing that classic Metallica tone again. I've had it for a couple of days now and absolutely love it.

[@trus0und]

Insane how close this sounds. We are truly spoilt these days with tones and plugins! Awesome video :D

[@ferrandor8306]

God Damn! the moment you play the first note sounded exactly lika a mkiic+ im genuinely impressed

[@SilverPaladin]

I installed the demo of this and I have to say I am really digging it! Been able to get pretty much any tone I need for the songs I am learning!

[@Maulmota]

You are convincing me to buy this. You really nailed the tone!

[@Creativeidcollc]

Have not played electric in some time sadly, yet your playing reminds me of the first day I got my hands on Master of Puppets and cranked it on my portable cassette player in the back of the family station wagon somewhere on vacation. Makes me want to pick up another electric at some point. Thanks for the memories and great playing, man! 🤘🏻

[@ColdAscending]

Awesome stuff as always LambChopper. Grateful that you're back and doing well!

[@paolosanchez5656]

Ever since the plug-in came out I’ve just waiting for your reaction, great man !

[@al23x56]

Priceless! Loving your vids every time! If you get your hands on Fractal - it would be great to see you building tones. I don't think anyone I've seen to-date can get the sounds spot on like you do!

[@nickx1754]

Dude, very impressive!! I've seen a few demos of this plugin and this is my favorite so far.

[@HaitIsHere]

It's remarkable how well they have simulated the amp and perfect review for the product

[@nicklee6720]

I have a maths professor at university that’s a lot like you sir. I spend all day learning theory from him and spend all night learning about tones from you. Thanks for the vids!

[@demanu]

I was hoping for someone to show this software, glad its you mate, cheers!

[@TimSterling1981]

Great job, and extra kudos to you for using a Duncan-loaded Jackson for the sound test, as James recorded a lot of Puppets with his Jackson King V that had Duncans in it at the time, and not the EMGs that most people seem to automatically go to when going for the Puppets rhythm tone.

[@bobsmith12345]

great ear! also respect for not being one of the 1000 youtubers doing a sponsored vid for neural atm

[@nothingheretowatch7371]

Man you are The Big Four in one person, I would pay money to see you play live, Hi from Berlin :)

[@AllThingsMan]

You definitely nailed that tone and thankfully you have the chops too to demo it.

[@truckguy3]

You really think that tone was “nailed” ? Really? I’m not knocking the tone as a whole, but it sure as hell ain’t puppets. He could get ALOT closer changing a few things ( the IR being one of them). Seriously, go listen to the record and then listen to this again, and tell me it’s “nailed”.

[@afxwinter]

Wow, love the tone and the playing!

[@monsterk7603]

Dude! Highest quality content, as always. Keep em coming brotha!

[@affiliatedx3]

You inspired me to get my Katana's out of Moth Balls. good work as usual, i am a big fan of your work.

[@pablocacaster]

ff god damit i love your channel thanks for coming back

[@TheShaggyD.A.]

This is amazing Lambchopper!!! Thank you so much! You are a badass player! I really enjoy your videos, especially the Metallica and Megadeth ones!!!

[@TheHolyLoomis]

This is quickly becoming my favorite Neural plugin, and this Puppets tone is bang on! Would love to see you attempt to get AJFA's tone out of it as well!

[@BigMuff75]

I can second that. AJFA would be bonkers!

[@gentelmanjunkie542]

Yes please. Best tone ever recorded on tape. Would love to know if the plug in has that kinda juice.

[@truckguy3]

lol bang on? You guys need your hearing checked. It sounds good, but that is nowhere near the puppets tone.

[@Colakaktus]

Just downloaded the demo and played around for abit. I own a Mark III black stripe which is very close to a mark IIC+ and the plugin sounds insanely good. It's the exact same sound without having to worry about burning your expensive tubes. Will definitely be buying this.

[@av3nger3]

Hey man! I got a Mark III red. I just bought this plugin today.

[@coalfacechris1336]

Hi LC, another appreciative Aussie. Man that sounds killer (the pilot has a lot to do with that). My daughter misses the birds.

[@barry3045]

loves this, as i live way up north, and there isnt any music or guitar stores , a Neural DSP might be the way to go . I thought u nailed the tone right at the start ! sounds great as always, cheers.

[@oddlifestyle]

I’ve seen many Mark IIC+ plugins and have used a couple, this is the video I’ve been wanting to see! Using mine I’ve even wondered how accurate is it to the notes

[@victorbicudo1374]

so much better than ANY of the sponsored videos.

[@stevemoore6349]

Love your playing fella..well done

[@DeAn-1977]

I thought i had enough of these very cool Neural DSP Stuff (7 !), but here we go, just watched your vid and you nailed it, can't get enough of this classic Metallica Sound and will try to figure out a AJFA Sound, love this Album, can't do anything more than click on "buy now", thanks a lot for that!😎🤟🏻

[@mfmishere]

Thank you for this. You've just sold this plugin to many of us.

[@zakeyzakiah3759]

TQ freand. Thanks this info. Teknik sounds good. 😎

[@pizzalord6890]

Wow that sounds great

[@panos666]

dude, awesome work! keep it up!

[@gerrydaly5409]

Nice work - sounds great

[@numbersabcdefg]

Dude, I've never fallen asleep from excitement

[@ryanandrews5379]

Another Chug-filled video from @lambchopper678 - thanks from Perth mate!!

[@imacashew.]

I like the way you blended the split screens together. 👌🏻 I might have to steal that. Haha

[@georgeestremera1464]

Great Job!!!! You nailed it, IMO!!

[@heizae23]

This is such great help! Thx from Germany

[@GeoffSweet]

Chopper FTW! Nice work mate!

[@ardaertan1978]

You are the number 1 amateur metal guitarist here on youtube. Great resoect from 🇹🇷

[@DeathPenny]

Dude they have IIc+ and the IIc++ - My understanding is the IIc++ is the "Hetfield Mod" - Im gonna have to check this thing out! Great Vid Man!

[@mchaux1989]

Your tone kicks ass

[@arronsondrini380]

That’s killer, great job :)

[@Spider._.dust_music]

Sounds amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@Hurfdurflol]

much love bro

[@CreateArtRecords]

Ey man, you inspired me. I also played many many Years. But i didnt had the Money to find out what i am looking for soundwise. I was stick on my old nice POD XT IOI. But hey man, Time has changed. Neural realy got the Thing out. Now i like to play all the "Beginner" Stuff from the old Days, and it makes realy, realy fun. And you got a very distinct Drive on your playing too. Cool.

[@calebhoyle9371]

I can't even make this up the first thing I did when I downloaded the plugin was pull up the production notes and started trying to match thr puppets tone. Haven't watched the video yet but I'm excited to see how close you get!

[@RichardGarcia93]

DAMN that’s pretty spot on!

[@sergejkrynycky728]

There is a preset called "Metal up your!" in this plugin. Instant Metallica. Closest tone to And Justice For All and Master Of Puppets I have ever played. Desperately trying to recreate it in my Quad Cortex now. :D

[@LambChopper678]

I’ll have to check it out 🤘🏻

[@sergejkrynycky728]

@@LambChopper678 Maybe worth filming your reaction to it even.

[@1badsteed]

@@LambChopper678 please post a vid of that!

[@Ningishzidd4]

I downloaded and started a 2 week trial, after about 2 mins I was sold. It's that good.

[@mohitrahaman]

was waiting someone would sure do this

[@adam872]

That's pretty damn close and in a mix would sound excellent.

[@JeremyPowerGuitar]

Good on you mate! Nice one!

[@myronmosley2167]

They were also using EMG 81 pickups on that album. I’m sure the natural compression and timbre of those active pickups play a part in that slight variation of tone you had to dial in after following his notes to get there.

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

That sounds damn good!

[@DavidMiller212]

I used the ++ with a Marshall impulse response along with dialing in on the 9 band EQ to really nail the MoP tone

[@matthewmp111]

How do you have the 9 band set, if I may ask?

[@alonkjob]

Thank you!

[@BigKevvysv1000]

Lambchopper 🤘🎸🔊🎼

[@frenchthrasher]

Sound sick 🤘🏻

[@DadoSimicStudiostriver]

Nothing replaces hardware, but its amazing to hear how far plugins came in mimicing the color and behaviour of real deal.

[@mylogify]

I have a feeling, they will be even closer in some years, it will just be like the real amp.... Like how far games went throughout the years.

[@DadoSimicStudiostriver]

@@mylogify I`m not too sure , cause i waited myself 20 years for that to happend and its still not too close, but it will eventually came to that point yes, but not any time soon. Probably about next 10+ years.

[@1siriuswolf]

Hella close! Cheers from the states

[@Deano.1978]

Having access to the sound eng's hand written setup notes from the original album is fuckin outta this world awesome.

[@Fiction_Supreme]

Now you gotta layer some recordings to get that massive sound!

[@ganole24]

Only video of the plug in that nails the tone. I'd love to hear an attempt at the Black Album tone. I've tried myself but there's a certain mid frequency that's hard to dial in, it sounds like it's a slight boost around 1.2 but I'd love to hear your version of it. Great job

[@LambChopper678]

It is a tough one, I ended up blending an IR with a 57. There’s a few Metallica IR’s floating around. On their own they’re a little much but sound ok blended

[@07dhiraj]

Neural Dsp , ML Sound Labs , STL tones are 3 big players tht have really pushed up the expectations of amp sim industry !!💐💐👌👌👍👍☺️

[@Doctorslosh]

I'm guessing the different "skins" represent the two variants of the Mark2. There was the C+, and the coveted C++. I haven't had a chance to try the demo yet, but if it's the case, they should dial in a little differently. There was a tweak to the gain stage or sum-such in the originals.

[@sgjackson64]

this is correct

[@DarthV506]

Yep!

[@fromaggio7654]

which is which?

[@sgjackson64]

@@fromaggio7654 the number of pluses in the amp name are on the amp selection buttons

[@1badsteed]

@@fromaggio7654 ++ is the C++

[@michaelbarber590]

FYI - The black amp is the regular Mark IIC+, as used on the Master Of Puppets album. The blonde amp is the Mark IIC++ that was modified and used by Metallica for the And Justice For All [and The Black] albums.

[@JoseyStranded]

I think the majority of the Black album guitar tone is ADA MP-1 preamp. This here (from 0:45) is a superb example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppO6lZ5oo9Kfl80

[@diegoleiva7242]

You got very close, but the Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup has a very unique attack that just screams MOP in my experience. You should get yourself that pickup and give it a go.

[@1badsteed]

Invader was a VERY hot pickup

[@fastabyss]

I got invaders in a korean goth epiphone and man does it just nail the tone. I never would have bought them just because Synster gates is the only guitars I knew when I got it that used em. My uncle gifted me this guitar and as soon as I plugged in I was like wow this sounds more like Metallica than my ibanez prestige with emgs. Wasnt until years later that I found out they used invaders early on. Just got this plugin and with some tweaks wow it sounds so Metallica its insane.

[@dwalks637]

Nice work 🤟

[@JoseyStranded]

Great tone. Maybe a bit too much high end imo. The one thing they did was that they took the preamp out from the IIC+ and fed it into a Marshall JCM 800 power amp if I remember correctly. That would be EL34s instead of 6L6s. It makes a difference but nothing too dramatic.

[@PR3DESH]

This video made me pull the trigger on the purchase my pockets do not thank you lol 😂 how ever I do ! Thank you from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@CYON4D]

Killer tone.

[@thursfield3107]

great technical analysis of the sound at the time - Celestion 12" speakers?

[@-DHR4870]

sweeeeeeeeet - just dialled it in. Saved preset under 'Lambchopper Master'. (Guitar on lead setting) Knobs all at 10

[@Juicexlx]

Battery sound on 1st try. Of course, there's no bass nor 2nd guitar, but yeah. It's very close to the Metallica pocket for the albums 2 & 3. Surprisingly good and I'm not a Mesa fan. The MK5 is the exception and up here in Canuckistan, the few used ones that pop-up are so expensive that you might have to sell your car, so a good plugin is dope. Thank you for the rad demo

[@TwiztedJugallo]

Pretty impressive.

[@B3n85_]

Hey! Just kind of discovered you and I also am absolutely in love with the A..JFA guitar tone and think it’s the greatest tone of all time. I heard you mention needing something else to reach that tone on this plugin? Is there any way you could make a video of you attempting to recreate the Justice tone with this??

[@scusemewhileiwhipout]

sweep the mids, Jonny

[@derekpappalardo6809]

You should also try ML Sound Lab Fluff2CP mate!

[@nathanhunter1468]

that sounds like the album 100%. i wish they would go back to that tone again

[@rmp5s]

Wow...that sounds REALLY close!!

[@matias8203]

Pretty near to the original! Amazing stuff

[@PaulDario82]

Love it

[@MetaITurtle]

This is so cool! I just downloaded it too. So wait you could actually put two amps together? Like if I wanted to combine this with the Fortin nameless?

[@muriloninja]

Does it match MoP sound? YES!!!!

[@giorgosk2884]

They used Marshall 1960b cab with t75s or 65s for MOP. The mesa v30s was for Justice and on.