Specimen 886
Archetype: John Mayer X
Note
Released on 17 December 2025, this is Neural DSP's highest-profile Archetype to date, modelling John Mayer's actual Vibroverb, Dumble Steel String Singer #002 and Two-Rock Signature #83 with his pedalboard effects. Version 1.1.0 (June 2026) added 14 more Mayer presets, selectable room sizes and undo/redo.
Specifications
- 64-bit VST2/VST3/AU/AAX + standalone
- perpetual licence (free iLok account required)
- macOS (Apple Silicon native) / Windows
- EUR pricing: €169 direct from Neural DSP on 2026-09; launched at €199 incl. tax on 2025-12-17
- 3 amps modelled from Mayer's own units: 1964 Fender Vibroverb, Dumble Steel String Singer #002, Two-Rock Signature #83
- Three-in-One Amp blend mode, cabsims, Doubler, Transposer, tuner
- Quad Cortex / Quad Cortex mini compatible
