Archetype Rabea X User Manual

Getting Started

Welcome to Archetype Rabea X! This section guides you through the basics of setting up and using your Neural DSP plugin.

Basic Requirements

To get started, ensure you have the following:

• Instrument: An electric guitar or bass, and an instrument cable.
• Computer: A Windows® PC or Apple Mac® capable of multitrack audio processing. Minimum specifications apply.

Minimum System Requirements:

• macOS®: Intel Core i3 Processor (i3-4130 / i5-2500 or higher), Apple Silicon (M1 or higher), 8GB RAM, macOS® 11 Big Sur or later.
• Windows®: Intel Core i3 Processor (i3-4130 / i5-2500 or higher), AMD Quad-Core Processor (R5 2200G or higher), 8GB RAM, Windows® 10 or later.

• Audio Interface: A device to connect instruments/microphones to your computer via USB, Thunderbolt, or PCIe.
• Studio Monitors or Headphones: For accurate audio monitoring. Computer speakers are not recommended.
• iLok License Manager App: A free application to manage your plugin licenses.

Icon: 400MB - 2GB of free storage space required per plugin.

Icon: Our latest plugins require AVX support, a feature added by Intel "Ivy Bridge" and AMD "Zen" generations.

Icon: The Quad Cortex can be used as a USB audio interface.

Icon: An internet connection is required to activate your license through iLok License Manager.

Supported DAWs

DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) are software for recording, editing, and mixing audio. Archetype Rabea X includes a standalone app, but you'll need a DAW for recording.

The installer includes the following plugin formats:

• APP: Standalone application.
• AU: Apple's plugin format for macOS®.
• VST2: Multi-platform format for various DAWs on macOS® and Windows®.
• VST3: An improved VST2 format, more resource-efficient, available on macOS® and Windows®.
• AAX: Pro Tools native format.

Most DAWs scan for new plugins automatically. If a plugin is not found, manually rescan your DAW's plugin folder.

Tested DAWs include:

• Ableton Live 12
• Pro Tools 2024
• Logic Pro 11
• Cubase 13
• Reaper 7
• Presonus Studio One 6
• Reason 12
• FL Studio 21
• Cakewalk by Bandlab

If your DAW is not listed, it may still be compatible. Contact support@neuraldsp.com for assistance.

Icon: You can perform a custom installation to install only needed formats.

Icon: If a format was missed during setup, run the installer again to add it.

File Locations

Plugins are installed in default locations unless a custom path is chosen.

macOS® Default Locations:

• AU: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/Components
• VST2: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST
• VST3: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST3
• AAX: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-ins
• Standalone App: Macintosh HD/Applications/Neural DSP
• Preset Files: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/Neural DSP
• Settings Files: <User Folder>/Library/Application Support/Neural DSP
• Manual: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Neural DSP

Icon: Two "Library" folders exist on macOS®. The main one is at Macintosh HD/Library. Access the User Library by holding Option in the Finder "Go" menu.

Windows® Default Locations:

• VST2: C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins
• VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
• AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins
• Standalone App: C:\Program Files\Neural DSP
• Preset Files: C:\ProgramData\Neural DSP
• Settings Files: C:\Users\<Your profile>\AppData\Roaming\Neural DSP
• Manual: C:\Program Files\Neural DSP

Icon: ProgramData and AppData folders are hidden by default on Windows®. Show them via File Explorer's "View" tab > "Hidden Items".

Uninstalling Neural DSP Software

On macOS®, delete the plugin files manually from their respective folders. On Windows®, uninstall via the Control Panel or the setup installer's "Remove" option.

Icon: Neural DSP Plugin files are available in 64-bit only.

License Activation

To use Neural DSP plugins, you need an iLok account and the iLok License Manager application.

Creating an iLok Account:

1. Registration: Visit iLok's registration page, fill in the required fields, and click "Create Account".
2. Email Verification: Click the verification link in the confirmation email sent to your inbox.

iLok License Manager:

Download and install the iLok License Manager. Log in using your iLok account credentials.

Neural DSP Plugin Installer:

Download the installer from the Neural DSP Downloads page and follow the on-screen instructions.

14-Day Trial:

After installation, open the standalone version or load the plugin in your DAW. Click "Try" when the interface appears.

Icon: Download iLok License Manager from here.

Icon: 400MB - 1GB of free storage space required per plugin.

Graphic: A screenshot of the iLok activation window showing "Activation is required" with buttons for Try, Quit, and Activate.

You will be prompted to log in to your iLok account. The trial license will be added automatically.

Icon: If you see a message about too many trial attempts, open iLok License Manager, right-click your trial license, and select "Activate".

Perpetual License

Before purchasing, ensure your iLok account is created and linked to your Neural DSP account, and that iLok License Manager is updated.

Purchase licenses from the product page on the Neural DSP website.

Icon: Link your iLok account to your Neural DSP account by entering your iLok username in your account settings.

Graphic: A screenshot of the Neural DSP plugins page showcasing various Archetype plugins like Tom Morello, Rabea, Petrucci, and Tim Henson, with options to "Learn more" and "Add to cart" or "Buy now".

The purchased license is deposited into your iLok account after checkout. Activate it by opening the plugin and clicking "Activate".

Icon: You do not need an iLok USB dongle; plugins can be activated directly onto computers.

Icon: A single license can be activated on up to 3 computers simultaneously using the same iLok account. Licenses can be deactivated and transferred.

Setting up your plugin

Once installed and activated, launch the standalone app and click "SETTINGS" in the utility bar to optimize performance and tone.

Audio Settings:

• Audio Device Type: Select your computer's audio driver (ASIO for Windows®, CoreAudio for macOS® recommended).
• Audio Device: Choose your connected audio interface.
• Audio Input Channels: Select the input(s) your instrument is connected to.
• Audio Output Channels: Select the output(s) for monitoring.
• Sample Rate: Set to 48000 Hz unless otherwise specified.
• Audio Buffer Size: Set to 128 samples or lower. Increase to 256+ if experiencing performance issues.

What is latency? Latency is the delay between playing a note and hearing it. Lower buffer sizes reduce latency but increase CPU load.

DAW Audio Session Settings: Adjust these settings within your DAW's preferences menu.

Graphic: The SETTINGS interface showing various controls. Includes descriptions of knob/slider interaction: click-and-drag to turn, double-click to reset, Option/Control key for fine-tuning. Switches toggle states and have LED indicators.

Icon: Check the Knowledge Base for more information on setup and optimization.

Icon: The SETTINGS tab is available on the Standalone app only.

Plugin Components

Archetype Rabea X is organized into several sections, accessible via icons at the top of the plugin interface.

Section Overview:

• Synth Section: "OVERLORD" - Monophonic Synth Pedal.
• Pre Effects Section: "TWIN BLADE" (Compressor), "CHAOS BED" (Octaver), "COLOSSUS" (Fuzz), "PARAGON" (Overdrive).
• Amp Section: Clean, Crunch, and Lead amplifiers.
• Cab Section: Cabinet simulation with virtual mics and Impulse Response (IR) loading.
• EQ Section: 4-Band semi-parametric equalizers.
• Post Effects Section: "ATLAS" (Delay), "AEONS" (Reverb).
• Global Features: Input Gate, Transpose, Doubler, Preset Manager, Tuner, Metronome, MIDI Support.

Synth Section

"OVERLORD" - Monophonic Synth Pedal

Header Controls:

• GATE Knob: Adjusts the gate threshold to control Synth signal level.
• SENSITIVITY Knob: Determines input signal level needed to activate oscillators.
• GLIDE Knob: Controls pitch transition smoothness and speed.
• ENV. RETRIGGER Switch: Toggles envelope re-triggering per note.
• TUNING Display: Adjusts arpeggiator reference pitch (390-490Hz).
• PRE/POST Switch: Sets Synth position in the audio chain (PRE before Pre Effects, POST in parallel).
• MIX Knob: Controls the amount of Synth signal mixed with the direct input.
• OUTPUT Knob: Adjusts the Synth pedal's output level.

Arpeggiator Controls:

• ACTIVE Switch: Toggles the Arpeggiator on/off.
• NOTE Toggle Switches: Select notes for the arpeggio.
• KEY Dropdown Menu: Sets the arpeggio's key.
• SCALE Selector: Chooses the musical scale (Major/Minor).
• OCTAVE Selector: Sets the arpeggio's octave range.
• PATTERN Selector: Selects the arpeggiated note pattern.
• RATE Slider: Adjusts arpeggio speed.
• SYNC Switch: Syncs Arpeggiator rate to host tempo.

Graphic: The "OVERLORD" Synth pedal interface, showing controls for Gate, Sensitivity, Glide, Tuning, Mix, Output, and the Arpeggiator section with note selection, key, scale, octave, and pattern controls.

Icon: Monophonic Synth: The "OVERLORD" triggers up to two oscillators. Best used with monophonic sources; polyphonic input may cause unpredictable results.

Note: The ROOT note is always active.

Oscillators Controls

• DECAY/ATTACK Knob: Controls the Synth signal envelope's attack and decay times.
• SUSTAIN Knob: Sets the signal's hold level after a note is played.
• ACTIVE Switches: Activate/deactivate Oscillators.
• WAVEFORM Selector: Chooses the waveform shape for each oscillator.
• SEMITONES Knob: Transposes waveform pitch up/down by up to 24 semitones.
• DETUNE Knob: Detunes waveform pitch up/down by up to 100 cents.
• LEVEL Knob: Adjusts the oscillator's output level.
• OSC1 & OSC2 Switches: Toggle unisons for each oscillator.
• UNISONS Field: Adjusts the number of unisons.
• WIDTH Knob: Adjusts the panning of unison voices (not available in PRE mode).
• DETUNE Knob: Detunes unison pitch up/down.

Graphic: Examples of waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Pulse, Noise 1 (White Noise), and Noise 2 (Pink Noise).

Filter Controls

• ACTIVE Switches: Activate/deactivate the Filter.
• SLOPE Selector: Adjusts filter cutoff aggressiveness (dB per octave).
• CUTOFF Knob: Sets the frequency where the filter reduces signal amplitude.
• RESONANCE Knob: Boosts frequencies around the cutoff point.
• ENVELOPE Slider: Modulates the cutoff frequency with the envelope (1/100 for positive, -1/-100 for inverted).
• DECAY/ATTACK Knob: Controls the filter envelope's attack and decay.
• DRIVE Knob: Adjusts filter saturation.

Icon: Envelope: At value 0, the CUTOFF parameter is fixed to the set frequency.

Pre Effects Section

This section features four effects that can be used individually or combined.

"TWIN BLADE" - Dual Compressor Pedal

• DRY Knob: Balances direct and compressed signals.
• IN Knob: Adjusts input level.
• OUT Knob: Adjusts output level.
• ATT/REL 1 & 2 Knobs: Set attack/release speed for compression stages.
• THRU Knob: Controls signal transfer between compression stages.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Engages/disengages the pedal.

Icon: ATT/REL Knobs Behavior: Clockwise slows attack, speeds release. Counter-clockwise speeds attack, slows release.

"CHAOS BED" - Octaver Pedal

• MODE Switch: Toggles between 'Vintage' and 'Modern' modes.
• DIRECT LEVEL Knob: Controls the amount of direct signal.
• OCT UP Knob: Sets the level of the octave-up signal.
• OCT DWN Knob: Sets the level of the octave-down signal.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Engages/disengages the pedal.

"COLOSSUS" - Fuzz Pedal

• FUZZ Knob: Sets the amount of fuzz effect.
• LEVEL Knob: Adjusts output level.
• MODE Switch: Toggles between 'Vintage' and 'Modern' modes.
• BASS & TREBLE Knobs: Control low and high frequencies.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Engages/disengages the pedal.

"PARAGON" - Overdrive Pedal

• DRIVE Knob: Adjusts distortion amount.
• LEVEL Knob: Adjusts output level.
• MODE Switch: Toggles between 'Vintage' and 'Modern' modes.
• BASS & TREBLE Knobs: Control low and high frequencies.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Engages/disengages the pedal.

Graphic: The Pre Effects section interface showing the TWIN BLADE, CHAOS BED, COLOSSUS, and PARAGON pedals.

Amp Section

This section features amplifier simulations.

CLEAN Amplifier

• MID BOOST Switch: Toggles mid-frequency boost.
• HIGH BOOST Switch: Toggles high-frequency boost.
• VOLUME Knob: Input gain control.
• BASS, MIDDLE & TREBLE Knobs: 3-Band tonestack equalizer.
• OUTPUT Knob: Controls overall amplifier output volume.
• POWER LED: Bypasses/enables the Amp section.

Graphic: The CLEAN amplifier interface.

Icon: Amp Selector: Click icons at the bottom to switch Amps and EQs.

CRUNCH Amplifier

• MID BOOST Switch: Toggles mid-frequency boost.
• HIGH BOOST Switch: Toggles high-frequency boost.
• GAIN Knob: Input gain control.
• BASS, MIDDLE & TREBLE Knobs: 3-Band tonestack equalizer.
• MASTER Knob: Power amp gain control.
• DEPTH Knob: Adjusts low frequencies in the power amp stage.
• OUTPUT Knob: Controls overall amplifier output volume.
• TUBE Switch: Toggles between EL34 and 6L6 power tubes for tonal character.
• POWER LED: Bypasses/enables the Amp section.

Graphic: The CRUNCH amplifier interface.

Icon: Amp/Cab Link: By default, amps are linked to cabinets. Click the link icon to unlink them for custom combinations.

LEAD Amplifier

• GAIN Knob: Input gain control.
• TIGHT Knob: High-pass filter to remove low frequencies.
• BASS, MIDDLE & TREBLE Knobs: 3-Band tonestack equalizer.
• MASTER Knob: Power amp gain control.
• PRESENCE Knob: Adjusts high frequencies in the power amp stage.
• DEPTH Knob: Adjusts low frequencies in the power amp stage.
• OUTPUT Knob: Controls overall amplifier output volume.
• TUBE Switch: Toggles between EL34 and 6L6 power tubes for tonal character.
• POWER LED: Bypasses/enables the Amp section.

Graphic: The LEAD amplifier interface.

Icon: The OUTPUT knobs control the overall volume of the amps without affecting their tone.

Cab Section

This module simulates speaker cabinets using virtual microphones. You can also load your own Impulse Response (IR) files.

Microphone position can be adjusted by dragging with the mouse; POSITION and DISTANCE knobs reflect these changes.

IR Loader Controls:

• IR Combo Box: Select factory microphones, cabinets, or load custom IR files.
• LEFT & RIGHT Navigation Arrows: Cycle through microphones and custom IRs.
• BYPASS Button: Engages/disengages the selected microphone or IR.
• POSITION & DISTANCE Knobs: Control microphone position around the speaker cone.
• MIC LEVEL Knob: Adjusts the volume level of the selected IR.
• PAN Knob: Controls the output panning of the IR.
• ROOM SEND Switches: Activate/deactivate room reverb send per microphone.
• LEVEL Knobs: Control signal sent to the room reverb module.
• PHASE Button: Inverts the phase of the selected IR.

Graphic: The Cab section interface showing microphone positioning controls (POSITION, DISTANCE, MIC LEVEL, PAN, PHASE) and the IR loader.

What is an Impulse Response? An IR captures a system's dynamic response to an input signal, used to recreate the sound of spaces or speakers.

Loading Custom IRs: Use the IR Combo Box, select LOAD, and browse for your IR file. Adjust LEVEL, PAN, and PHASE afterwards.

Note: POSITION and DISTANCE knobs are disabled when loading custom IR files.

Icon: The Cab section includes a Room Reverb module with adjustable SEND levels per microphone.

Note: The plugin remembers the path of the last custom IR used. Presets also save this path data.

EQ Section

Each amplifier includes a 4-Band semi-parametric equalizer for precise frequency control.

4-Band Semi-Parametric EQs:

• FREQUENCY Knobs: Set the target frequency for each band.
• LO, LO MID, HI MID & HI Knobs: Adjust the gain (+/- 12dB) for each frequency band.
• HPF Knob: Sets the high-pass filter cutoff frequency.
• LPF Knob: Sets the low-pass filter cutoff frequency.
• POWER Switch: Engages/disengages the equalizer.

Graphic: The EQ section interface showing three different EQ modules, each with FREQUENCY, LO, LO MID, HI MID, HI, HPF, LPF, and POWER controls.

Icon: EQ Selector: Click Amp icons at the bottom to switch EQs and Amps.

Post Effects Section

This section contains three time-based effects modules, usable individually or combined.

"ATLAS" - Delay Pedal

• MIX Knob: Controls the amount of delay effect added to the signal.
• SYNC Switch: Toggles delay repeat sync modes: FREE (internal time), DAW/APP (host tempo), TAP (tap tempo).
• PRE/POST Switch: Sets Delay position (PRE before Amp, POST after Amp).
• MODE Switch: Toggles between SINGLE and DUAL modes. CROSS FEED and TIME R are disabled in SINGLE mode.
• FEEDBACK Knob: Sets the amount of delay repetitions.
• LOW CUT Knob: Sets the high-pass filter cutoff frequency.
• TIME L/R Knobs: Set delay time in milliseconds or musical subdivisions.
• CROSS FEED Knob: Controls signal transfer between stereo channels in DUAL mode.
• ICICLES Knob: Adds the "Icicles" effect to the signal.
• HIGH CUT Knob: Sets the low-pass filter cutoff frequency.
• LCD Display: Shows current delay settings.
• TAP TEMPO Button: Sets delay time by clicking.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Engages/disengages the pedal.

Graphic: The ATLAS Delay pedal interface, showing controls like MIX, SYNC, TIME L/R, FEEDBACK, ICICLES, and BYPASS.

Icon: On the Delay's LCD screen, click DELAY TIME (FREE) and TEMPO (TAP) to enter custom values or drag to adjust.

Note: Delay TIME ranges from 100ms to 1100ms (unsynced) or 1/64T to 1/1D (synced).

Icon: Delay's Icicles Effect: Adds pitched-up delay layers to the signal.

Note: Delay's LOW CUT knob ranges from 20 Hz to 800 Hz.

Note: Delay's HIGH CUT knob ranges from 1 kHz to 16 kHz.

"AEONS" - Reverb Pedal

• MIX Knob: Controls the amount of reverb effect.
• DECAY Knob: Determines reverb decay length.
• LOW CUT Knob: Sets the high-pass filter cutoff frequency.
• HIGH CUT Knob: Sets the low-pass filter cutoff frequency.
• VOLUME Knob: Adjusts the level of the Freeze Reverb signal.
• PITCH Knob: Adjusts the pitch of the Freeze Reverb signal (-/+ 12 semitones).
• PITCH Display: Shows current Freeze pitch value.
• FREEZE Stomp Switch: Engages/disengages the Freeze effect.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Engages/disengages the pedal.

Graphic: The AEONS Reverb pedal interface, showing controls like MIX, DECAY, VOLUME, PITCH, and FREEZE.

Icon: Reverb's Freeze Effect: Captures and sustains the input signal indefinitely until the footswitch is pressed again.

Note: Reverb's LOW CUT knob ranges from 20 Hz to 800 Hz.

Note: Reverb's HIGH CUT knob ranges from 800 Hz to 12 kHz.

Global Features

Explore the user interface, organized into sections accessible via icons.

Section Modules

Plugin devices are organized into sections at the top of the interface. Click an icon to open a section.

Icon: Right-click or double-click any section to bypass it.

Icon: Red clipping indicators warn if I/Os are fed beyond maximum level. They last 10 seconds. Click meters to clear.

Global Audio Controls

Parameters and features to customize your tone.

Graphic: The Global Audio Controls interface showing INPUT, GATE, THRESHOLD, TRANSPOSE, INPUT MODE, DOUBLER, SPREAD, and OUTPUT controls.

• INPUT Knob: Adjusts the signal level fed into the plugin.
• GATE Switch: Activates/deactivates the noise gate.
• THRESHOLD Knob: Sets the noise gate's threshold level.
• TRANSPOSE Knob: Transposes signal pitch by +/- 12 semitones.
• INPUT MODE Switch: Toggles between MONO and STEREO input processing.
• DOUBLER Switch: Activates a doubler effect to simulate a wider stereo image (disabled in STEREO INPUT MODE).
• SPREAD Knob: Sets the time offset (3-20ms) for the doubler's stereo effect.
• OUTPUT Knob: Adjusts the plugin's output signal level.

Icon: GATE: Increase threshold to tighten tone, especially for high-gain sounds. Setting it too high may cut off sustained notes.

Icon: DOUBLER: Creates a stereo effect by duplicating the signal and applying a random delay.

Preset Manager

Presets are saved configurations for instant recall. Factory Presets offer a starting point; fine-tune them to your needs.

Presets can be organized into folders for easier management.

• PRESET Combo Box: Opens a dropdown list of available Presets.
• LEFT & RIGHT Navigation Arrows: Cycle through Presets.
• DELETE Button: Deletes the active Preset (Factory Presets cannot be deleted).
• SAVE Button: Updates a saved Preset.
• SAVE AS... Button: Saves the current configuration as a new User Preset.
• CONTEXTUAL Button: Accesses more features (IMPORT, RESET, LOCATE FILE).

Icon: INPUT MODE, TUNER, METRONOME, and MIDI Map settings are not part of Preset data.

Icon: An asterisk (*) next to a Preset name indicates unsaved changes.

What is an XML file? XML (Extensible Markup Language) is used for data storage. Neural DSP presets are stored as encrypted XML files.

Presets can be installed during plugin installation. Access the Neural DSP Preset folder via the USER tab's magnifying glass icon.

macOS® Preset Folder: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/Neural DSP

Windows® Preset Folder: C:\ProgramData\Neural DSP

Note: Subfolders created in the main Preset folder appear in the Preset Manager upon next plugin launch.

Utility Bar

Provides quick access to tools and global settings.

Tabs include: TUNER, MIDI, TAP (tempo), TEMPO, METRONOME, SETTINGS, DEVELOPED BY NEURAL DSP, WINDOW SIZE.

Icon: TAP TEMPO, METRONOME, and SETTINGS features are available in the Standalone app only.

Icon: Right-click anywhere on the plugin interface to access the WINDOW SIZE menu.

Icon: Drag plugin window edges/corners to resize continuously.

Tuner

A built-in chromatic tuner detects and displays the pitch of incoming notes.

Graphic: The Tuner interface showing a pitch indicator, note display (G), and tuning controls.

• TUNING Display: Shows the detected note and its pitch.
• MUTE Button: Mutes DI signal monitoring.
• MODE Switch: Toggles pitch display between Cents and Hz.
• LIVE TUNER Switch: Enables/disables the Live Tuner in the Utility Bar.
• FREQUENCY Selector: Adjusts reference pitch (420-460Hz).

Icon: The indicator light moves with pitch: left for flat, right for sharp. Turns green when in tune.

Icon: CMD/CTRL + Click on the TUNER tab in the Utility Bar to toggle the Live Tuner.

Metronome

The standalone app features a metronome for practicing in time.

Icon: Click the play/stop button in the utility bar to control metronome playback without opening its interface.

Note: Closing the metronome interface or changing presets does not stop playback.

Graphic: The Metronome interface showing VOLUME, TIME SIGNATURE, SOUND, PAN, BPM display, TAP button, RHYTHM, and PLAY/STOP button.

• VOLUME Knob: Adjusts metronome output level.
• TIME SIGNATURE Combo Box: Select time signatures.
• SOUND Combo Box: Choose beat sounds.
• PAN Knob: Adjusts metronome panning.
• UP & DOWN Arrows: Change beat tempo (40-240 BPM).
• BPM Value: Displays current beat tempo; click-and-drag to adjust.
• TAP Button: Sets tempo by clicking.
• RHYTHM Combo Box: Determines pulses per beat.
• PLAY/STOP Button: Starts/stops metronome playback.
• BEAT LEDs: Visual feedback for tempo, subdivisions, and accents.

Icon: The TAP Button also affects the standalone app's global tempo.

Icon: Click beats to cycle accents; right-click for accent context menu.

MIDI Support

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) enables communication between computers, instruments, and software. Control plugin parameters with MIDI devices.

Connecting a MIDI controller to your computer:

MIDI devices can connect via USB, MIDI Din, or Bluetooth.

USB MIDI devices:

1. Connect the MIDI controller via USB.
2. Install drivers if required (check controller's manual).
3. Check if the controller is recognized in the plugin's SETTINGS > MIDI Input Devices menu.
4. (Optional) In your DAW, enable the controller as a MIDI Input device.

Icon: Any MIDI device sending CC, PC, or NOTE messages is compatible.

Graphic: The Audio Settings window showing MIDI Input Devices, with checkboxes to enable/disable controllers like MicroKEY2, Quad Cortex, Nektar Pacer, etc.

Non-USB MIDI devices:

Requires an audio interface with MIDI input or a separate MIDI interface.

1. Connect MIDI Out (controller) to MIDI In (interface) via MIDI cable.
2. Check recognition in the plugin's SETTINGS > MIDI Input Devices menu.
3. (Optional) In your DAW, enable the controller as a MIDI Input device.

Icon: Non-USB MIDI devices typically use 5-Pin DIN or 3-Pin TRS connectors.

Making your Mac® a Bluetooth MIDI host:

1. Open "Audio MIDI Setup" app.
2. Go to Window > Show MIDI Studio.
3. Click "Open Bluetooth Configuration...".
4. Set your Bluetooth MIDI device to pairing mode.
5. Select the device and click "Connect".
6. Check recognition in the plugin's SETTINGS > MIDI Input Devices menu.

"MIDI Learn" feature

Quickly map MIDI messages to plugin parameters.

To use "MIDI Learn": Right-click a parameter, select "Enable MIDI Learn", then press the button or move the control on your MIDI controller. The plugin assigns it automatically.

Steps to assign MIDI messages:

1. Ensure your MIDI controller is connected and recognized (check plugin SETTINGS or DAW settings).
2. Right-click a parameter and select "Enable MIDI Learn".
3. Send a MIDI message from your controller.
4. Assigned messages appear in the "MIDI Mappings" window.

Icon: When "MIDI Learn" is enabled, the target parameter is highlighted in green.

Click another parameter to change the target, or right-click to "Disable MIDI Learn".

"MIDI Mappings" window

View and modify all assigned MIDI messages.

Graphic: The MIDI Mappings window showing columns for Type, Parameter/Preset, Channel, Note/CC/PC, Value, and X (delete), with an option to add "New MIDI Mapping".

Add new mappings manually by clicking "New MIDI Mapping".

You can save and load MIDI Mapping Preset XML files.

• BYPASS Switch: Bypasses MIDI mapping.
• TYPE Combo Box: Select MIDI message type (CC, PC, NOTE).
• PARAMETER/PRESET Combo Box: Select plugin parameter/preset.
• CHANNEL Combo Box: Select MIDI channel (1-16).
• NOTE/CC/PC Combo Box: Select the specific MIDI NOTE, CC#, or PC#.
• VALUE Field: Determines the parameter value recalled by the MIDI message.
• X Button: Deletes the MIDI mapping.

Icon: Use the MIDI Mappings context menu to save, load, and set default mappings.

MIDI Mapping Preset File Locations:

macOS®: <User Folder>/Library/Application Support/Neural DSP

Windows®: C:\Users\<Your Profile>\AppData\Roaming\Neural DSP

Note: "Absolute" mappings send values 0-127. "Relative" mappings send values <64 (decrement) or >64 (increment).

Note: "Fixed-range" knobs are absolute; "Endless" rotary knobs are relative.

Support

Neural DSP Technologies offers professional technical support via email, free of charge. Consult the support and knowledge base sections first.

If you cannot find a solution, please contact support@neuraldsp.com.

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