Soldano SLO-100 X

Version 1.0.0 for Windows and macOS

User Manual

2023
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Contents
Getting Started ��������������������������������������������3
Basic Requirements ��������������������������������������� 3
Supported DAWs��������������������������������������������� 4
File Locations��������������������������������������������������� 5
Uninstalling Neural DSP Software ��������������� 5
License Activation������������������������������������������� 6
Setting up your plugin������������������������������������� 8

Plugin Components ������������������������������������9

Pre FX Section �����������������������������������������������10
Amp Section���������������������������������������������������11
Cab Section ����������������������������������������������������12
EQ Section�������������������������������������������������������13
Post FX Section ���������������������������������������������14

Global Features ���������������������������������������� 15

Section Modules �������������������������������������������15
Global Audio Controls�����������������������������������15
Preset Manager ���������������������������������������������16
Utility Bar��������������������������������������������������������17
Tuner ���������������������������������������������������������������17
Metronome�����������������������������������������������������18
MIDI Support�������������������������������������������������19

Support ������������������������������������������������������� 22
Corporate Contact ����������������������������������������22
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Getting Started
New to plugins and have a lot of questions? This is
your guide to the basics. Read on to learn what you
need to start using your Neural DSP plugin.

Basic Requirements
Getting set up is very simple, but there are a few things you will need
before you begin.

• Electric guitar or bass

The instrument you wish to use the plugin with, and an instrument
cable.

• Computer
Any Windows PC or Apple Mac capable of multitrack audio
processing. Make sure your machine meets the minimum required
specifications: 400MB - 1GB of free storage
space is required per plugin
macOS minimum requirements installed.
• Intel Core i3 Processor (i3-4130 / i5-2500 or higher)
• Apple Silicon (M1 or higher)
• 8GB of RAM or more
• macOS 11 Big Sur (or higher)
Our latest plugins require AVX
Windows minimum requirements support, a feature added by In-
• Intel Core i3 Processor (i3-4130 / i5-2500 or higher) tel “Ivy Bridge” and AMD “ Zen”
• AMD Quad-Core Processor (R5 2200G or higher) generations.
• 8GB of RAM or more
• Windows 10 (or higher)

• Audio interface
An audio interface is a device that connects musical instruments and The Quad Cortex can be used as
microphones to a computer via USB, Thunderbolt, or PCIe. USB audio interface.

• Studio Monitors or Headphones

Once the instrument signal is being processed by the plugin, you
need to hear it. Having the sound come out from the computer speak-
ers is not recommended due to quality and latency issues.

• iLok License Manager App

iLok License Manager is a free app that allows you to manage all your Internet connection is required
plugin licenses in one place and transfer them between different to activate your license through
computers. iLok License Manager.
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Supported DAWs
DAWs, short for “Digital Audio Workstations”, are music production
software programs that have a comprehensive set of tools for
recording, editing, and mixing digital audio.

All Neural DSP plugins include a standalone app version, meaning You can also perform a cus-
that you don’t need a DAW to use them. However, if you are planning tom installation where you can
on recording your playing, you will need to install your plugins to your install only the formats you
DAW. need.

A complete installation setup will automatically install all the different If you didn’t install the required
plugin formats: plugin format for your DAW dur-
ing the setup, run the installer
• APP: Standalone app. again and reinstall the missing
• AU: Plugin format developed by Apple for use on macOS. format.
• VST2: Multi-platform format compatible across multiple DAWs on
both macOS and Windows devices.
• VST3: An improved version of the VST2 format that only uses
resources during monitoring/playback. It’s also available on both
macOS and Windows devices.
• AAX: Pro Tools native format. It can only be used on Avid Pro
Tools.

Most DAWs automatically scan for new plugins upon launch. If you
cannot find the plugins in your DAW’s plugin manager, manually
rescan the plugin folder to locate the missing files.

Our plugins are compatible with a wide range of DAWs. Below is a list
of the DAWs we have tested:

• Ableton Live 11
• Pro Tools 2023
• Logic Pro X
• Cubase 10
• Reaper 6
• Presonus Studio One 5
• Reason 12
• FL Studio 21
• Cakewalk by Bandlab 2022

Note that even if your DAW is not listed above, it might still work. If
you encounter any compatibility issues, don’t hesitate to contact
support@[Link] for further assistance.

Once your plugins are available in your DAW, create a new project,
insert a new audio track, arm it for recording, and load the plugin onto
the track.
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File Locations
Neural DSP plugins will be installed in default locations for each
plugin format unless a different custom location is selected in the
process.

• macOS
By default, the plugin files are installed in the following directories: There are two “Library” folders
on macOS. The main Library
• AU: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/Components folder is located in Macintosh
• VST2: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST HD/Library.
• VST3: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST3
• AAX: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-ins To access the User Library fold-
• Standalone App: Macintosh HD/Applications/Neural DSP er, open a Finder window, click
• Preset Files: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/Neural DSP on the “Go” menu on top, hold
• Settings Files: <User Folder>/Library/Application Support/Neural DSP down the Option key and click
• Manual: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Neural DSP on “Library”.

• Windows
By default, the plugin files are installed in the following directories:

• VST2: C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins By default, the ProgramData

• VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 and AppData folders are hidden

• AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins on Windows.

• Standalone App: C:\Program Files\Neural DSP

• Preset Files: C:\ProgramData\Neural DSP While in the File Explorer, click

• Settings Files: C:\Users\<Your profile>\AppData\Roaming\Neural DSP on the “View” tab and unch-

• Manual: C:\Program Files\Neural DSP ck the checkbox for “Hidden

Items” to make these folders
visible.

Uninstalling Neural DSP Software

To uninstall Neural DSP software on macOS, delete the files manually
in their respective folders.

On Windows, Neural DSP software can be uninstalled either from the Neural DSP Plugin files are avail-

Control Panel or by selecting the “Remove” option from the setup able in 64-bit only.

installer.
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License Activation
In order to use Neural DSP plugins, you will need an iLok account and
the iLok license Manager application installed on your computer. iLok
is completely free to use.

• Creating an iLok account

Follow these steps to create an iLok account:

• Registration form: Go to iLok’s account registration page and fill

out the required fields in the registration form. Click on “Create
Account” to finalize the registration.
• Email Verification: A confirmation email will be sent to the email
address provided during registration. Open the confirmation email
in your inbox and click on the verification link.

• iLok License Manager

Download iLok License Manager and install it on your computer. After Download iLok License Manager
that, open the app and login using your iLok account email address from here.
and password.

• Neural DSP Plugin Installer

Go to the Neural DSP Downloads page to get the plugin installer. 400MB - 1GB of free storage
Install the plugin by following the instructions on-screen. space is required per plugin
installed.
• 14-Day Trial
After installing the plugin, open the standalone version or load it on
your DAW. When the plugin interface opens, click on “Try”.

If you get the popup message

“Attempted to start the trial too
many times. Please purchase a
license to run the product”, open
iLok License Manager, log in with
your iLok account, right-click on
your trial license and select
“Activate”.

You will be asked to login to your iLok account. After logging in, the
14-day trial will be added to your iLok account automatically.
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• Perpetual License
Before purchasing a license, make sure your iLok account is created
and linked to your Neural DSP account. Additionally, make sure the
iLok License Manager app is up to date. Link your iLok account to your
Neural DSP account by enter-
Purchase a license by visiting the product page of the plugin you want ing your iLok username in your
to buy, adding it to your cart, and completing the steps for purchas- account settings.
ing.

You do not need an iLok USB

dongle to use Neural DSP
plugins as they can be activated
directly onto computers.

The purchased license will be deposited to your iLok account after

the checkout automatically.

After installing the plugin, open the standalone version or load it on

your DAW. When the plugin interface opens, click “Activate”.

A single license can be activated

on 3 different computers at the
same time as long as the same
iLok account is used on all of
them.

Licenses can be deactivated

from computers that are not in
use and transferred to other
devices. This process can be
repeated indefinitely.

Skip the Activation Code entry screen, login to your iLok account
when prompted and activate the license on your machine.

Your Perpetual License then will be activated.

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Setting up your plugin

Once you have installed and activated your plugin, it’s time to set up
and start using it. To get started, launch the standalone app of the SETTINGS
plugin and click on SETTINGS in the utility bar at the bottom of the
plugin interface.

Use the following settings to optimize your plugin’s performance and

get the beset possible tone out of it.

• Audio Device Type

All the audio drivers installed on your computer will be displayed Knobs and Sliders are controlled

here. For most audio recording applications on Windows, ASIO is the with the mouse.

preferred driver format to use. CoreAudio will be the best option on Click-and-drag a Knob up to turn

macOS. it clockwise. Moving the cursor

down will turn the Knob coun-

• Audio Device terclockwise. Double-click to

recall default values.
Choose the audio interface that your instrument is connected to.
To fine-tune values, hold down
the “Option” (macOS) or the
• Audio Input Channels “Control” key (Windows) while
Select the interface input(s) you have plugged your instrument(s) dragging the cursor.
into.

• Audio Output Channels

Select the interface output(s) that you use for monitoring the audio. Click on switches to toggle their
state.
• Sample Rate Some switches include LED
indicators that light up when a
Set it to 48000 Hz (unless you specifically require a different sample
parameter is engaged.
rate).

• Audio Buffer Size

Set it to 128 samples or lower. Increase the buffer size to 256
samples or higher if you experience performance issues.

What is latency? Check our Knowledge base if

you need more information
When monitoring plugins in real time, you may experience a slight de- about the process of setting up
lay between playing a note on your instrument and hearing the sound and optimizing your plugin for
through your headphones or studio monitors. This delay is called the best possible performance
latency. Decreasing the buffer size reduces the latency, but demands and sound quality.
more from your computer’s processing power.

How do I change these settings in a DAW audio session?

To set up audio settings for plugins within a DAW, open the audio
settings section of your DAW’s preference menu. From there, you can The SETTINGS tabs is available
select your audio interface, set the I/O channels, adjust the sample on the Standalone app only.
rate and buffer size.
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Plugin Components
Here is a rundown of the sections of Soldano SLO-100 X.

• Pre FX Section
• Soldano Compressor Pedal
• Soldano Overdrive-1 Pedal
• Soldano OVerdrive-2 Pedal
• Soldano Chorus Pedal

• Amp Section
• Soldano SLO-100 Amplifier

• Cab Section
• Multiple factory microphones
• Dual Custom IR slots
• Room Reverb module

• EQ Section
• 9-Band EQ
• High-pass and Low-pass filter

• Post FX Section
• Soldano Delay Pedal
• Soldano Reverb Pedal

• Global Features
• Input Gate
• Transpose
• Doubler
• Preset Manager
• Tuner
• Metronome
• MIDI Support
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Pre FX Section
This section consists of four effects in series which can be used
either separately or combined.

• Soldano Compressor Pedal

• COMP Knob: Controls the amount of compression. The higher the
value, the more compressed the signal is.
• LEVEL Knob: Adjusts the output level of the pedal. Use the LEVEL knob to
• ATTACK Switch: Toggles between two attack modes (Slow/Fast). compensate for the volume-loss
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the pedal. caused by the compression.

• Soldano Overdrive-1 Pedal

• DRIVE Knob: Adjusts the amount of gain applied to the signal.
• LEVEL Knob: Adjusts the output level of the pedal.
• TONE Knob: High-frequency shaping control.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the pedal.

• Soldano Overdrive-2 Pedal

• DRIVE Knob: Adjusts the amount of gain applied to the signal.
• LEVEL Knob: Adjusts the output level of the pedal.
• TONE Knob: High-frequency shaping control.
• PEAK Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the hi-mid frequency
boost.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the pedal.

• Soldano Chorus Pedal

• RATE Knob: Controls the speed of the chorus effect. The higher
The Chorus’ RATE parameter
the value, the faster the speed.
ranges from 0.10Hz to 2.5Hz.
• DEPTH Knob: Controls the intensity of the chorus effect.
• DELAY Knob: Controls the base delay time between the dry and
the wet signals.
• MIX Knob: Controls the amount of chorus effect that is added to
the original input signal. The Chorus’ DELAY parameter
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the pedal. ranges from 1ms to 10ms.
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Amp Section
This section includes the amplifier model.

Amp Skins
Click the Soldano logo to cycle
through different amp skins.
Also available by right-clicking
the user interface.

• Soldano SLO-100 Amplifier

• CHANNEL Switch: Toggles between NORMAL and OVERDRIVE
channels.
• BRIGHT Switch: Treble control. Switch up to boost high frequen- Disabled Controls
cies on the NORMAL channel (Disabled on OVERDRIVE channel). Switches and knobs will be
• MODE Switch: Toggles between CRUNCH and CLEAN modes on disabled based on the channel
the NORMAL channel (Disabled on OVERDRIVE channel). currently in use. Disabled con-
trols will appear greyed out.
• PREAMP Knobs: Pre amp stage gain controls.
• NORMAL: Adjusts the gain of the NORMAL channel. When the NORMAL channel is
• OVERDRIVE: Adjusts the gain of the OVERDRIVE channel. active, PREAMP and MASTER
OVERDRIVE knobs will be disa-
• BASS, MID & TREBLE Knobs: Amplifier’s tonestack. 3-Band EQ bled.
for both NORMAL and OVERDRIVE channels.
When the OVERDRIVE channel
• MASTER Knobs: Output level controls. is active, PREAMP and MASTER
• NORMAL: Adjusts the output level of the NORMAL channel. NORMAL knobs will be disa-
• OVERDRIVE: Adjusts the output level of the OVERDRIVE channel. bled as well as the BRIGHT and
MODE switches.
• PRESENCE Knob: Adjusts the amount of high frequencies in the
power amp stage for both NORMAL and OVERDRIVE channels.
• DEPTH Knob: Adjusts the amount of low frequencies in the power
amp stage for both NORMAL and OVERDRIVE channels.
• STANDBY & POWER Switches: Click to bypass/enable the Amp
section.
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Cab Section
A comprehensive cabinet simulation module that features virtual
mics which can be positioned around the speakers. Additionally, in
this section, you can load your own Impulse Response files.

Microphones’ postion can also

be controlled by dragging the
microphones to the desired spot
with the mouse. The POSITION
and DISTANCE knobs will reflect
these changes accordingly.

• IR Loader Controls
• IR Combo Box: Dropdown menu for selecting factory
microphones, speakers, or loading your own IR files.
• LEFT & RIGHT Navigation Arrows: Click to cycle through factory POSITION and DISTANCE knobs
microphones and custom IRs. are disabled when loading cus-
• BYPASS Button: Click to bypass/enable the selected microphone tom IR files.
or custom IR.
• POSITION & DISTANCE Knobs: Control the position and distance
of the factory microphones around the speaker cone.
• MIC LEVEL Knob: Controls the volume level of the selected IR.
• PAN Knob: Controls the output panning of the selected IR.
• ROOM SEND Switches: Click to activate/deactivate the room re- The Cab section features a
verb send per microphone. Room Reverb module whose
• LEVEL Knobs: Send controls. Determine how much signal is sent SEND levels can be adjusted
to the room reverb module. independently per microphone.
• PHASE Button: Inverts the phase of the selected IR.

What is an Impulse Response?

An Impulse Response is the measurement of a dynamic system

reacting to an input signal. This information can be stored in WAV
files which can be used to recreate the sound of spaces,
reverberations, and instrument speakers.
The path location of the latest
How can I load custom IR files on Neural DSP plugins?
custom IR used is remembered
by the plugin.
Click on the IR Combo Box and select LOAD next to the “Custom
User presets that use custom
IR” field. After that, use the browser window to search and load your
IRs also save this path data,
custom IR file. Once the IR is loaded, you can adjust its LEVEL, PAN,
allowing you to easily recall
and PHASE.
them later.
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EQ Section
This section includes a 9-Band equalizer, giving you precise control
over different frequency ranges.

• 9-Band Graphic EQs

• FREQUENCY Sliders: Each slider adjusts the gain of a specific
range of frequencies (Bands). Click-and-drag the sliders up or
down to increase or decrease their volume +/- 12dB.
• HPF Knob: Sets the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter.
Increase to remove low frequencies.
• LPF Knob: Sets the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter.
Decrease to remove high frequencies.
• POWER Switch: Click to bypass/enable the equalizer.
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Post FX Section
This section consists of two time-based pedals in series, which can
be used either separately or combined.

Soldano Delay Pedal

• MIX Knob: Controls the amount of delay effect that is added to
the original input signal.
• SYNC Switch: Toggles between the following three states: The Delay’s TIME ranges from
16ms to 1500ms when un-
• FREE: The delay repeats will follow the internal delay time (MS) synced and from 1/64T to 1/1D
set by the TIME knob. when synced to the internal
• DAW/APP: The delay repeats will sync to the host tempo value BPM.
(BPM) following the musical subdivisions set by the TIME knob.
• TAP: The delay repeats will sync to the TAP value (BPM) following
the musical subdivisions set by the TIME knob.

• PING PONG Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the Ping-Pong

effect. This effect bounces the delay effect from left to right.
• FEEDBACK Knob: Sets the amount of delay repetitions. The On the Delay’s LCD screen, click
higher the value, the more repeats. the DELAY TIME value (FREE)
• TIME Knob: Sets the delay time in either milliseconds or musical and TEMPO value (TAP) to
subdivisions depending on the SYNC switch’s position. enter custom values with the
• TONE Knob: High-frequency shaping control. keyboard.
• LCD Display: Displays the current delay settings.
• ENGAGE Stomp Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the pedal. Additionally, click-and-drag
• TAP TEMPO Stomp Switch: Controls the delay time by clicking. them up and down to increase
The delay time value is set as the interval between the last two or decrease their values.
clicks on the stomp switch.

Soldano Reverb Pedal

• MIX Knob: Controls the amount of reverb effect that is added to
the original input signal.
• DECAY Knob: Determines the length of the reverb decay
The Reverb’s DECAY ranges
envelope.
from 0.5 seconds to 8.00 sec-
• TONE Knob: High-frequency shaping control.
onds.
• BYPASS Stomp Switch: Click to activate/deactivate the pedal.
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Global Features
Familiarize yourself with the user interface, which
is broken down into different sections accessible by
icons at the top and bottom of the plugin interface.

Section Modules
The plugin devices are organized in different sections at the top of the Right-click or double-click on
plugin interface. any section to bypass it.

Click over a section to open it.

Global Audio Controls

Set of parameters and features that allow you to customize your tone. Red clipping indicators will in-
form you whenever the I/Os are
fed beyond the maximum peak
level. The indicators last 10 sec-
onds. Click anywhere on the me-
ters to clear the Red status.

• INPUT Knob: Adjusts the level of the signal being fed into the
plugin.
• GATE Switch: Click to activate/deactivate. The noise gate helps to
reduce unwanted noise or hum in your signal.
• THRESHOLD Knob: Dial up the Knob to increase the threshold.
The noise gate reduces the level of the audio signal when it drops
below the set threshold value.
• TRANSPOSE Knob: Transposes the signal up or down in pitch by Increase the GATE threshold to
a constant interval (+/-12 semitones). Use it to easily change the tighten up your signal by creat-
tuning of your instrument. The transpose module is bypassed at ing a more defined and articulat-
its default position (0 st). ed tone, especially when playing
• INPUT MODE Switch: Click to toggle between MONO and STEREO high-gain tones.
modes. The plugin is able to process a stereo input signal. The Please note that if the threshold
plugin will require double the resources while in STEREO mode. is set too high, sustained notes
• DOUBLER Switch: Click to activate the doubler effect. may be prematurely cut off, re-
It duplicates your signal to simulate a larger stereo image sulting in shorter sustain. The
(Disabled in STEREO INPUT MODE). threshold should be set to a
• SPREAD Knob: Sets the time offset between both sides of the level that cuts out the noise you
stereo image created by the doubler (3 to 20 milliseconds). The want to eliminate, but doesn’t
higher the value, the wider the stereo image is. affect the tone or feel of your
• OUTPUT Knob: Adjusts the level of the signal the plugin feeds out. playing.
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Preset Manager
A Preset is a saved configuration of settings and parameters that can
be recalled instantly. Neural DSP Factory Presets are an excellent
starting point for your tones. After loading a Preset, you can fine-tune
the parameters across the different sections of the plugin to create a
new tone that suit your needs.

Presets you make can be organized into folders and subfolders,

making it easier to find and manage them.
The INPUT MODE, TUNER,
METRONOME, and MIDI Map
settings are not part of the
Preset data, meaning that
loading a Preset will recall all the
parameters but the ones
• PRESET Combo Box: Preset browser. Click to open a dropdown
mentioned above.
list of all the Presets available.
• LEFT & RIGHT Navigation Arrows: Click to cycle through the
Presets.
• DELETE Button: Click to delete the active Preset (Factory Presets
cannot be deleted).
• SAVE Button: Click to update a saved Preset with the latest
changes. An asterisk appears to the left
• SAVE AS... Button: Click to save your current configuration as a of the Preset name whenever
new User Preset. an active Preset has unsaved
• CONTEXTUAL Button: Click to access more features: changes.

• IMPORT Button: Click to import a Preset file from custom loca-

tions. Use the browser window to search and load the Preset file.
• RESET Button: Click to make all the parameters recall their
default values. You can choose to install presets
• LOCATE FILE Button: Click to access the Preset folder. when installing the plugin. Click
on the magnifying icon at the
upper-right corner of the USER
tab to access the Neural DSP
Preset folder:

macOS
Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/
Presets/Neural DSP

Windows
C:\ProgramData\Neural DSP
What is an XML file?
Subfolders created inside the
XML, short for Extensible Markup Language, lets you define and store main Preset folder will show up
data in a shareable manner. Neural DSP presets are stored as in the Preset Manager the next
encrypted XML files in your computer. time you open the plugin.
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Utility Bar
Quick access to useful tools and global settings.

• TUNER Tab: Click to open the Tuner interface. The TAP TEMPO, METRONOME,
• MIDI Tab: Click to open the MIDI Mappings window. and SETTINGS features are
• TAP Button: Controls the standalone global tempo by clicking. available on the Standalone app
The tempo value is set as the interval between the last two clicks. only.
• TEMPO Button: Displays the current standalone app’s global tem-
po value. Click to enter a custom BPM value with the keyboard.
Click-and-drag them up and down to increase or decrease the
BPM value respectively. Right-click anywhere on the

• METRONOME Tab: Click to open the Metronome interface. plugin interface to access the

• SETTINGS Tab: Click to open the audio settings. MIDI devices can WINDOW SIZE menu.

be assigned from this menu.

• DEVELOPED BY NEURAL DSP Tab: Click to access extra
information about the plugin (Version, Store shortcut, etc).
• WINDOW SIZE Button: Click to resize the plugin window to three Drag the edges and corners of
fixed sizes (Small, Medium & Large). The latest window size used the plugin window to continu-
is recalled upon opening new instances of the plugin. ously resize it.

Tuner
Both standalone and plugin versions feature a built-in chromatic
tuner. It works by detecting the pitch of the note that is being played
and then displaying it on the screen.

The indicator light moves with

the pitch of the note. If the
input is flat, it moves towards
the left, and if it’s sharp, it moves
towards the right. When the
pitch is in tune, the indicator will
turn green.

• TUNING Display: Displays the note that is being played and its
current pitch.
• MUTE Button: Click to mute the DI signal monitoring. This setting
is recalled upon opening new instances of the plugin.
• MODE Switch: Toggles the pitch value between Cents and Hz. CMD/CTRL + Click on the TUNER
This setting is recalled upon opening new instances of the plugin. tab in the Utility Bar to toggle the
• LIVE TUNER Switch: Click to enable/disable the Live Tuner in the Live Tuner.
Utility Bar.
• FREQUENCY Selector: Adjusts the reference pitch (400-480Hz).
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Metronome
The standalone app features a built-in Metronome. It works by
producing a steady pulse to help you to practice and play in time.

Click on the play/stop button

in the utility bar to control the
metronome’s playback without
opening its interface.

Closing the metronome inter-

face will not stop its playback.
Chaging presets does not stop
the metronome playback either.

• VOLUME Knob: Adjusts the output level of the metronome’s

playback.
• TIME SIGNATURE Combo Box: Click to navigate through the
different time signatures, including compound and complex
variations. Selecting a time signature will change the order and
musical accent of the beats.
• SOUND Combo Box: Click to navigate through the sound set. The TAP Button also affects the
Selecting a sound will change the sound of the beats. standalone app’s global tempo.
• PAN Knob: Adjust the output panning of the metronome’s beats.
• UP & DOWN Arrows: Click them to change the beat tempo (40 -
240 BPM).
• BPM Value: Displays the current beat tempo. Click-and-drag it up
and down to increase or decrease the BPM value (40 - 240 BPM).
• TAP Button: Controls the metronome tempo by clicking. The BPM
value is set as the interval between the last two clicks.
• RHYTHM Combo Box: Determines how many pulses can be heard
per beat. Click on the beats to cycle
• PLAY/STOP Button: Click to start/stop the metronome playback. through different accents. Right-
MIDI assignable. click on the beats to open their
• BEAT LEDs: Toggleable beats that can be customized by clicking. accent context menu.
They offer visual feedback according to the current tempo,
subdivisions, and accents selected.
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MIDI Support
MIDI, short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a protocol that
allows communication between computers, musical instruments, and
MIDI-compatible software.

Neural DSP plugins can be controlled by external MIDI devices and

DAW commands. This allows you to connect MIDI controllers such
as footswitches and expression pedals to control parameters and UI
components within the plugin.

• Connecting a MIDI controller to your computer

There are many types of MIDI devices in the market. They can be Any MIDI device capable of
connected via USB, MIDI Din or Bluetooth. sending CC (Control Change),
PC (Program Change) or NOTE
USB MIDI devices messages to your computer will
be compatible with Neural DSP
USB devices are very straightforward to use since they are plugged plugins.
into a USB port on your computer. Follow these steps to connect a
USB MIDI device to your computer:

• Step 1: Connect the USB cable from the MIDI controller to an

available USB port on your computer.
• Step 2: Although most MIDI controllers are plug-and-play
devices, some require driver software to be installed before they
can be used. Double-check the user manual for your specific
controller to see if this is necessary.
• Step 3: Once your MIDI controller is connected to your computer,
check that it is recognized by your plugin standalone app. Click on SETTINGS
SETTINGS in the utility bar and check if the controller appears in
the MIDI Input Devices menu.

Click on the checkboxes to

enable or disable MIDI
devices in the standalone app’s
Audio Settings menu.

• Step 4 (Optional): To use MIDI controllers with a DAW, look for

its MIDI settings menu and enable your MIDI controller as a MIDI
Input device.
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Non-USB MIDI devices

To connect a non-USB MIDI device to your computer, you will need an

audio interface with a MIDI input or a separate MIDI interface. Follow
these steps to connect a non-USB MIDI device to your computer:

• Step 1: Connect the MIDI Out port on your MIDI controller to a Non-USB MIDI devices usually
MIDI In port on your audio or MIDI interface using a MIDI cable. have 5-Pin DIN or 3-Pin TRS
• Step 2: Once your MIDI controller is connected to your computer, connectors.
check that it is recognized by your plugin standalone app. Click on
SETTINGS in the utility bar and check if the controller appears in
the MIDI Input Devices menu.
• Step 4 (Optional): To use MIDI controllers with a DAW, look for
its MIDI settings menu and enable your MIDI controller as a MIDI
Input device.

• “MIDI Learn” feature

Using the “MIDI Learn” function is the quickest and easiest way to Making your Mac a Bluetooth
map MIDI messages on your plugin. MIDI host

To use the “MIDI Learn” function, right-click a parameter that you • Open the “Audio MIDI
wish to control and click Enable MIDI Learn. Then, press the button Setup” app.
or move the pedal/slider on the MIDI controller that you want to use • Click on Window > Show
to control that parameter. The plugin will then automatically assign MIDI Studio.
the button or pedal to the chosen parameter. This streamlined • In the MIDI Studio window,
process eliminates the need for manually mapping MIDI messages. click on “Open Bluetooth
Configuration...”.
Follow these steps to assign MIDI messages via the “MIDI Learn” • Set your Bluetooth MIDI
feature: device peripheral in pairing
mode.
• Step 1: Ensure that your MIDI controller is properly connected to • Select the peripheral in the
your computer and recognized by your plugin. On the plugin stan- list of devices, then click
dalone app, click on SETTINGS in the utility bar and check if the “Connect”.
controller appears in the MIDI Input Devices menu.
If you are using the plugin in a DAW, make sure that the MIDI Once your Bluetooth MIDI
controller is set as the MIDI Input and Output device in your DAW controller is connected to your
settings. computer, check that it is
• Step 2: Right-click on any parameter that you want to map to a recognized by your plugin
MIDI message and select “Enable MIDI Learn”. standalone app. Click on
SETTINGS in the utility bar and
check if the controller appears
in the MIDI Input Devices
menu.

When the “MIDI Learn” mode is enabled, the target parameter will
be highlighted in green.

Click on other parameter to change the target. Right-click a

parameter and select “Disable MIDI Learn” to deactivate the “MIDI
Learn” mode.
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• Step 3: With “MIDI Learn” mode enabled, send a MIDI message

from your controller by pressing the button or moving the pedal/
slider that you want to control the parameter with.
• Step 4: All the assigned MIDI messages will be registered in the
MIDI
“MIDI Mappings” window in the utility bar.

• “MIDI Mappings” window

In the “MIDI Mappings” window, you can view and modify all the
MIDI messages you have assigned to your plugin.

Use the MIDI Mappings’

context menu to save, load, and
set as default your current MIDI
Mappings configuration.

To add a new MIDI message, click on “New MIDI Mapping” located

on the left side of the empty row. This will allow you to manually map
a MIDI message to a parameter.
MIDI Mapping Preset files are

You can also save and load MIDI Mapping Preset XML files. stored in the following folders:

• BYPASS Switch: Click to bypass the MIDI mapping. macOS

• TYPE Combo Box: Click to select the MIDI message type (CC, PC, <User Folder>/Library/

& NOTE). Application Support/Neural DSP

• PARAMETER/PRESET Combo Box: Click to select the plugin

parameter/preset to be controlled by the MIDI message. Windows

• CHANNEL Combo Box: Click to select the MIDI channel the C:\Users\<Your Profile>\

MIDI message will use (16 channels per MIDI device). AppData\Roaming\Neural DSP

• NOTE/CC/PC Combo Box: Click to select which MIDI NOTE, CC#

or PC# is assigned to control the plugin paramater (Increase value
when using “Dec/Inc” message).
• NOTE/CC/PC Combo Box: Click to select which MIDI NOTE, CC#
or PC# is assigned to control the plugin paramater (Increase value “Absolute” mappings send val-
when using “Dec/Inc” message). ues 0-127. “Relative” mappings
• VALUE Field: Determines which parameter value will be recalled send values <64 for decrement
upon the MIDI message is sent. and >64 for increment.
• X Button: Click to delete the MIDI mapping.
“Fixed-range” knobs are abso-
lute. “Endless” rotary knobs on
your controller are relative.
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