8.9Great
Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly X is Adam 'Nolly' Getgood's multi-amp guitar suite for high-gain, modern metal, and versatile rock tones with full cab and FX chain.
Plugin comparison
Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly X vs UA Paradise Guitar Studio
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.8Great
A UAD Native plug-in that combines 11 modeled tube guitar amps with cabinets, mics, and studio effects for recording guitar.
Score verdict
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.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly X | UA Paradise Guitar Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €159 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| 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) | — |
| Amps | — | 11 hand-picked vintage and modified tube amps |
| Cab/mic combinations | — | 35 curated speaker cabinet and studio mic pairings |
| Effects | — | Over 25 studio effects and stompboxes (overdrives, modulation, dynamics, delays, reverbs, tone/filter) |
| Presets | — | Over 300 presets across rock, blues, indie, metal, funk, and pop |
| Platform | — | Runs natively on macOS or Windows without UA hardware |
| Availability | — | Sold separately or included with a UAD Spark plug-in subscription |
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