Guitar Rig 7 vs Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly X
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly X comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Guitar Rig 7 | Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €199.00 | €159 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.4 | 8.9 |
| Formats | Stand-alone, VST3, AU (macOS), AAX | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, standalone |
| New ICM amps | 4 new machine-learning (ICM) virtual amps with matching cabinets (Super Fast 100, Reverb Delight, AC Box XV, Bass Rage) | — |
| New ICM pedals | 5 new ICM-based effects pedals (e.g. Skreamer Deluxe, Chainsaw, IVP Stomp, Seattle Fuzz) | — |
| New lo-fi components | 4 new lo-fi components (Tape Wobble, Noise Machine, Vintage Vibrato, Kolor) | — |
| Rack presets | Over 100 new rack presets, plus artist presets | — |
| Cabinet IR Loader | Custom Cabinet Impulse Response Loader supporting user IRs, with curated factory IR packs | — |
| Loop Machine Pro | Built-in looper for jamming, layering, and live performance | — |
| macOS support | macOS 13/14/15; Intel (i5+) and Apple Silicon (Rosetta 2 or native ARM) | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10 or 11, Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM, Direct3D 11.1+ | — |
| Type | — | Artist guitar amp & effects suite |
| Artist | — | Adam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) |
| Current version | — | Archetype: Nolly X |
| Formats | — | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, standalone (64-bit) |
| Platforms | — | macOS (including Apple Silicon) and Windows |
| Trial | — | 14-day free trial on Neural DSP site |
| Price | — | About €159 list (confirm current promo on neuraldsp.com) |
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