How to Route Audio from Neural DSP Archetype to Discord

🎸 Overview

Routing audio from Neural DSP Archetype plugins to Discord allows you to share your guitar tones and jam with friends online. This requires setting up virtual audio routing to capture your processed guitar signal and send it to Discord.

🛠️ Method 1: Using VoiceMeeter Banana (Recommended)

Step 1: Download and Install VoiceMeeter

1. Download VoiceMeeter Banana from the official website
2. Install and restart your computer
3. Launch VoiceMeeter Banana

Step 2: Configure Your DAW/Plugin Host

1. Open your DAW (Reaper, FL Studio, etc.) or standalone Neural DSP plugin
2. Set audio output to VoiceMeeter Input (VB-Audio VoiceMeeter VAIO)
3. Load your Neural DSP Archetype plugin
4. Configure your audio interface for guitar input

Step 3: Set Up VoiceMeeter Routing

1. In VoiceMeeter, set Hardware Out A1 to your main speakers/headphones
2. Enable B1 output (this creates VoiceMeeter AUX Output)
3. Route VAIO input to both A1 and B1 outputs
4. Adjust levels to prevent feedback

Step 4: Configure Discord

1. Open Discord Settings → Voice & Video
2. Set Input Device to VoiceMeeter AUX Output (VB-Audio VoiceMeeter AUX VAIO)
3. Test your setup by playing guitar through Neural DSP
4. Adjust input sensitivity as needed

🎛️ Method 2: Using OBS Virtual Camera Audio

Step 1: Set Up OBS

1. Download and install OBS Studio
2. Create a new Audio Input Capture source
3. Select your DAW output or ASIO device
4. Add Audio Filters for noise suppression if needed

Step 2: Configure Virtual Audio

1. Install OBS Virtual Audio Plugin or use VB-Cable
2. Route OBS audio output to virtual audio device
3. Set Discord input to the virtual audio device

⚙️ Method 3: Direct ASIO Routing (Advanced)

For Advanced Users with ASIO4ALL

1. Configure ASIO4ALL to share audio interface
2. Set up loopback routing in your audio interface software
3. Route processed signal to Discord input
4. Manage latency and buffer settings carefully

🔧 Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Audio in Discord

• Check Discord input device selection
• Verify VoiceMeeter routing configuration
• Ensure Neural DSP output levels are adequate
• Test with Discord voice activity detection

Audio Feedback/Echo

• Disable Discord echo cancellation
• Use headphones instead of speakers
• Adjust VoiceMeeter monitoring levels
• Check for audio loops in your routing

High Latency Issues

• Reduce buffer sizes in your DAW
• Use ASIO drivers instead of Windows Audio
• Close unnecessary applications
• Optimize Windows audio settings

🎵 Neural DSP Plugin-Specific Tips

Archetype: Nolly

• Use the built-in noise gate for cleaner transmission
• Adjust the compressor for consistent levels
• Utilize the EQ to cut frequencies that don't transmit well

Archetype: Plini

• The reverb and delay work great for ambient jamming
• Use the clean tones for rhythm parts in jam sessions
• Balance the wet/dry mix for Discord streaming

Archetype: Gojira

• High-gain tones may need additional gating
• Use the pitch shifter sparingly for Discord
• EQ out excessive low-end for clearer transmission

📊 Recommended Settings