Neural DSPMetalHigh GainMost Accurate
Rhythm Tone — Neural DSP Archetype Hetfield
The Hetfield plugin is purpose-built for this. Load the Puppets preset as a base. Heavily scooped mids, tight bass, and massive gain.
Signal Chain
Noise Gate→Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Hetfield Plugin)→Mesa 4x12 V30→Output
PedalNoise Gate
release3
threshold6
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Hetfield Plugin)
bass
8
gain
9
mids
3
treble
7
channelModern
presence
6
Cab / IRMesa 4x12 V30
micSM57
mic positioncenter cap
Notes
Downpick everything. Tight palm muting is essential — the gain does the rest.