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Description

Dive into the sonic universe with the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira, a meticulously crafted amp simulator plugin designed for the heaviest of metal tones. Created in collaboration with Gojira's lead guitarist, Joe Duplantier, this plugin captures the essence of their powerful sound, allowing you to access a full arsenal of dynamic tones. Whether you're laying down crushing riffs or exploring ambient soundscapes, Archetype: Gojira provides the tools to unleash your creativity.

This plugin offers an impressive range of high-quality amp and cab simulations, complete with an intuitive interface that makes shaping your sound a breeze. Its advanced signal processing ensures that every note is delivered with precision and clarity, while the built-in effects like delay, reverb, and modulation add depth to your tracks. Perfect for studio recording or live performances, the Archetype: Gojira plugin is a versatile addition to any musician's toolkit.

Key Features:

  • Collaboration with Gojira's lead guitarist, Joe Duplantier
  • Comprehensive amp and cab simulations
  • High-definition sound quality with advanced signal processing
  • Intuitive user interface for easy navigation and sound shaping
  • Built-in effects including delay, reverb, and modulation
  • Compatible with both Windows and macOS platforms
  • Supports VST, AU, and AAX plugin formats for seamless integration into your DAW
Neural DSP

Neural DSP

Archetype: Gojira

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Archetype: Gojira

Neural DSP

Neural DSP

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NEW GOJIRA PLUGIN

Ola Englund

Ola Englund

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Joe Duplantier - Born For One Thing | Archetype: Gojira X Playthrough

Neural DSP

Neural DSP

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Metal Guitarist Tries Archetype: Gojira

Nik Nocturnal

Nik Nocturnal

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THAT TONE! | Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira (Mix + Demo)

Milian Malivuk Music

Milian Malivuk Music

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Neural DSP Archetype GOJIRA - DEMO | Now THIS.. this is HEAVY

Keyan Houshmand Live

Keyan Houshmand Live

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Archetype: Gojira by NEURAL DSP

HardSound

HardSound

Reviews

Critic Reviews

Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira Review - Produce Like A Pro

producelikeapro.com

Neural DSP's Archetype: Gojira brings a powerful punch to digital amp simulation, capturing the signature tones of the iconic metal band with impressive clarity. Its range—from pristine cleans to crushing high-gain sounds—is commendable, particularly the innovative pitch effects that add versatility. However, some users may find the interface a bit overwhelming at first, and the high-gain options can occasionally feel too aggressive for nuanced playing. Overall, it's a stellar tool for guitarists looking to explore rich, heavy tones, though it may require patience to master.

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nephhcs

ts is just perfect

Very simple plugin and has a pretty good default tone. For any metal song, or any heavy genre, this is soo funny to use

igor_klemann

Perhaps the Best Amp Simulator for Heavy Distortion

Archetype Gojira delivers an outstanding amplifier simulation for heavy distortions, easily one of the most praised in this category. Since it’s specifically focused on heavier tones, I use it only in certain cases when I need that kind of intense distortion.

gazeliza

Not veratile, But Sounds Metal

Enough for metal, but especially for gojira, you have to know how to dial with some settings.

cameronwesleyy

GO DIGITAL.

GO DIGITAL IF YOU CAN. At this point, a digital guitar rig is just flat out better. If you like metal, Archetype Gojira has some of the best metal tones that I can offer fr fr. I have a ton of tones saved on there, so find my presets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CR6mT3I5WRI6lHQDOcvM2qoT6b30dyGl

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See how Tim Henson uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Tim Henson

Guitarist, Music Producer

Polyphia

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Verified via YouTube

At 0:21 Tim uses the pitch pedal in Archetype: Gojira from Neural DSP

See how Joe Duplantier uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Joe Duplantier

Singer, Guitarist

Gojira

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In this launch video of the new Archetype: Gojira plugin, Joe can be seen using this plugin.

See how Ola Englund uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Ola Englund

Guitarist, Podcasters & Streamers

Six Feet Under

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Verified via YouTube

In this video, he tries the new Gojira's plugin from Neural DSP!

See how Rob Scallon uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Rob Scallon

Singer, Guitarist

First Of October

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Verified via YouTube

Scallon can be seen using the plugin's "clean amp" for the demo of his Chicago Rat pedal, at 50:36.

See how Buster Odeholm uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Buster Odeholm

Guitarist, Drummer

Vildhjarta

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Verified via YouTube

Buster uses the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira for live performances of Humanity's Last Breath, as seen in this video where he and Tuomas Kurikka (from Finnish metalcore band ATLAS) perform "Passage" from their 2023 album "Ashen", using this plugin to achieve the desired tones.

See how Dustie Waring uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Dustie Waring

Guitarist

Between the Buried and Me

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Verified via Instagram

In an Instagram session titled "forræder" featuring Kile Odell, Dustie Waring is confirmed to use the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira plugin for all guitar tones, as indicated by the source provider, Neural DSP.

See how Keaton Goldwire uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Keaton Goldwire

Guitarist

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Keaton Goldwire confirmed in an Instagram post that the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira was used for recording guitars on Invent Animate's 2023 album "Heavener." In his post, Keaton stated:

Tone on the record is @neuraldsp archetype gojira with some @dan_braunstein spice.

See how Paul Marc Rousseau uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Paul Marc Rousseau

Guitarist, Composer

Silverstein

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Verified via guitarworld

As quoted in the article:

Gear-wise, Rousseau plays a custom Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine electric guitar with DiMarzio Super Distortion pickup through Neural DSP's Archetype: Gojira plugin.

See how Daniel Haniß uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Daniel Haniß

Guitarist, Music Producer

Electric Callboy

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Verified via YouTube

Daniel Haniß is confirmed to utilize the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira plugin within Cubase, as evidenced in a segment at the 14:05 mark of a YouTube video by soundsof, detailing the production processes of the band Electric Callboy.

See how Johnny Ciardullo uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Johnny Ciardullo

Singer, Guitarist

Carcosa

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In this post johnny demos the neural dsp gojira plugin

See how Sahil Mishra uses Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira

Sahil Mishra

Guitarist, Composer

The Surmount Nepal

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Sahil Mishra uses the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira for his guitar effects, as demonstrated in his Instagram reel titled "LEVITATE SOLO COVER" posted by mr.hyper_0.

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