Archetype: Gojira X review
A specialized three-amp suite with pitch tools, custom IRs, and standalone operation.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Archetype: Gojira X is a desktop guitar amp and effects plugin developed with Gojira guitarist Joe Duplantier. It is designed for players who want a focused modern metal setup with three amplifier models—Clean, Rust, and Hot—alongside cabinet simulation, effects, and pitch-processing tools. The product runs on Windows and macOS, works as a standalone application with a tuner and metronome, and supports VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
The published plan structure is straightforward: Archetype: Gojira X costs €129 as a one-time purchase, and the product page displays that price as region-dependent. A 14-day free trial is available, while there is no free plan. The package includes three amplifier models, three cabinet models, hundreds of built-in impulse responses, and custom IR loading. Its nine listed effect devices cover overdrive, distortion, phaser, chorus, delay, reverb, and pitch-oriented processing, giving the single paid tier a concentrated set of tools rather than multiple editions with different feature levels.
Pitch features are a central reason to choose this plugin. WOW and OCT provide pitch effects, while Transpose and Doubler address altered tuning and layered guitar parts. The standalone application adds a tuner and metronome, and Quad Cortex compatibility extends its fit within Neural DSP’s hardware ecosystem. Choose Archetype: Gojira X if you want Gojira-associated voicing, pitch tools, custom IR support, and flexible desktop formats in one focused package. Players seeking a broader collection of amp styles or a larger general-purpose suite should consider a wider-ranging alternative.
Archetype: Gojira X pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Three amp models cover Clean, Rust, and Hot voicings
- Custom IR loading plus hundreds of built-in cabinet IRs
- Transpose, Doubler, WOW, and OCT pitch features
- Where it doesn't
- Its three-amp design is narrower than a general-purpose suite
- The €129 price is a one-time purchase with no free plan
- Windows and macOS are the supported desktop platforms
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