Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X settings
Hypnotize settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X
System Of A Down · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Hypnotize" solo tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X, select the AMP 2: CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Octaver 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Mitchell MS450 · updated 2026-09-22
- Preset / mode
- AMP 2: CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight picking for a percussive attack.
- Use palm muting for added aggression on lower notes.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize certain notes in the solo.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X actually has.
- Guitar
- 1962 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard (double humbucker), doubled with early '80s Gibson Korina Flying V
- Amp
- Dave Friedman-modded Marshall 100-watt JMP100 (1970s), possibly layered with Friedman BE-100 Deluxe
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hypnotize adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts System Of A Down's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X for Hypnotize?
Start from the AMP 2: CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Octaver 0.
Which pickup should I use for Hypnotize?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did System Of A Down use on Hypnotize?
Guitar: 1962 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard (double humbucker), doubled with early '80s Gibson Korina Flying V. Amp: Dave Friedman-modded Marshall 100-watt JMP100 (1970s), possibly layered with Friedman BE-100 Deluxe.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Mitchell MS450. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hypnotize on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.