The Traditional & Modern Metal Guitar and Bass Tone Plugin
- Includes 75 Factory Presets for Guitar and Bass
- Rhythm, Lead, Clean & Bass tones
- Designed for Traditional & Modern Metal Songwriting
- Built for real-world riff writing, demos, and production workflows
TRVE Rig delivers a focused collection of mix-aware Guitar and Bass tones built to inspire riffs immediately — without endless tweaking or complex signal chains. Every preset is gain-staged, balanced, and voiced to work against real drums and bass in a mix.
Covering everything from Classic High-Gain Metal foundations to modern, aggressive tones, TRVE Rig is designed for players who want reliable sounds that translate across guitars, tunings, and writing sessions.
VST3 / AU compatible. PC & Mac.
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TRVE Rig is a guitar plugin (VST / AU / AAX) built around curated tones for fast songwriting workflows.
MEET THE CORE LIBRARY PRESETS:
Rhythm Presets
| Preset | Amp | Cab | Mic | FX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 US Modern Metal Rhythm | Peavey™ 5150 | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| 008 US Modern Metal Rhythm | Mesa/Boogie™ Dual Rectifier™ | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Basement Doom Fuzz ’94 | TubeWorks™ Real Tube II | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Blackened Chainsaw Rhythm | Boss™ HM-2 | Marshall™ MG412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Breed the Killers Studio Rhythm ’98 | Marshall™ VS100 | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Caught Somewhere in the Sea of Madness | Gallien-Krueger™ 250ML | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Chuck’s Zero Tolerance Rhythm | Marshall™ VS100 | Marshall™ MG412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| De Mysteriis of Paganas | Marshall™ Silver Jubilee™ 2555X | Marshall™ MG412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Florida Slam DM Rhythm | Crate™ GLX1200H | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Fuzzy Hot-Rod Rhythm | TubeWorks™ Real Tube II | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Generator Modern Hi-Gain Rhythm | REVV™ Generator 120 | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Grainy Desert Fuzz | Mesa/Boogie™ 4Forty | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Hardcore Punishment Rhythm | Mesa/Boogie™ Stiletto Trident | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Hysteria Studio Rhythm | Scholz™ Rockman X100 | — | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| J800 Crunch Rhythm | Marshall™ JCM800™ | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| J800 Crunch Rhythm 2 | Marshall™ JCM800™ | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Jubilee Ultra Thrash Rhythm | Marshall™ Silver Jubilee™ 2555X | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Jubilee Ultra Thrash Rhythm 2 | Marshall™ Silver Jubilee™ 2555X | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| KVLT Raw Black Metal | Boss™ Turbo Distortion | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| KVLT Raw Black Metal 2 | Peavey™ Bandit | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Lo-Fi Black Fuzz | Zoom™ 505 | Marshall™ MG412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| MP1 Studio Rhythm FX | A/DA™ MP-1 | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Mean Oi Punk Rhythm | Mesa/Boogie™ Stiletto Trident | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Old School 80s Thrash Rhythm | Mesa/Boogie™ Stiletto Trident | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Old School 80s Thrash Rhythm 2 | Mesa/Boogie™ Stiletto Trident | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Sludge Warhead Rhythm | Randall™ Warhead | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Studio Doom Fuzz | Behringer™ Super Fuzz | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Studio Doom Fuzz 2 | Electro-Harmonix™ Big Muff | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Studio Doom Fuzz 3 | Electro-Harmonix™ Big Muff | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Studio Doom Fuzz 4 | Behringer™ Super Fuzz | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| Symphonic Black Metal Rhythm ’95 | Behringer™ UM300 | Marshall™ MG412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Symphony of Extinction | Gallien-Krueger™ 250ML | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
Lead Presets
| Preset | Amp | Cab | Mic | FX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 US Modern Metal Lead | Peavey™ 5150 | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Caught Somewhere in the Sea of Madness Lead | Gallien-Krueger™ 250ML | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Chuck’s Zero Tolerance Lead | Marshall™ VS100 | Marshall™ MG412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Fuzzlord Doom Solo | TubeWorks™ Real Tube II | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Fuzzy Hot-Rod Lead | TubeWorks™ Real Tube II | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Generator Modern Hi-Gain Lead | REVV™ Generator 120 | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| HM2 Chainsaw Solo | Boss™ HM-2 | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| J800 Crunch Rock Solo | Marshall™ JCM800™ | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Jubilee Ultra Thrash Lead | Marshall™ Silver Jubilee™ 2555X | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| KVLT Leader | Boss™ Turbo Distortion | Marshall™ MG412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | No |
| KVLT Raw Black Metal Lead | Boss™ Turbo Distortion | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| MP1 Studio Lead FX | A/DA™ MP-1 | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Mean Oi Punk Lead | Mesa/Boogie™ Stiletto Trident | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Old School 80s Thrash Lead | Mesa/Boogie™ Stiletto Trident | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| SoCal Mark Lead | Mesa/Boogie™ 50 Caliber | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Symphony of Extinction Lead | Gallien-Krueger™ 250ML | Marshall™ MG Classic Lead 80 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Hysteria Studio Lead | Scholz™ Rockman X100 | — | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Wanted Dead or Solo 1986 | Scholz™ Rockman X100 | — | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
Clean Presets
| Preset | Amp | Cab | Mic | FX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Surf Clean Lead | Mesa/Boogie™ 50 Caliber | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| California British Breakup | Mesa/Boogie™ Stiletto Trident | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| California Clean Breakup | Mesa/Boogie™ Dual Rectifier™ | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| California Studio Clean | Mesa/Boogie™ 50 Caliber | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| California Studio Dry | Mesa/Boogie™ 50 Caliber | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Chuck’s Zero Tolerance Kleen | Marshall™ VS100 | Marshall™ MG412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Generic Metal Clean | Randall™ Warhead | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Hysteria Clean | Scholz™ Rockman X100 | — | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| J800 Clean | Marshall™ JCM800™ | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Late 80s MP1 Studio Clean | A/DA™ MP-1 | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Neutral California Clean | Mesa/Boogie™ 50 Caliber | Mesa/Boogie™ OS Rectifier 412 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Twin Pines Dream Clean | Scholz™ Rockman X100 | — | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
| Valvestate-Style Studio Clean | Marshall™ VS100 | Marshall™ 1960B G12-T75 | sE Electronics™ V7X | Yes |
Bass Presets
| Preset | Amp | Cab | Mic | FX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B7K Aggressive Hardcore Bass | Darkglass™ B7K | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| B7K Aggressive Metal Bass | Darkglass™ B7K | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| B7K Aggressive Punk Bass | Darkglass™ B7K | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| Chorus-Flange Ambient Bass | Ampeg™ SVT-III Pro | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | Yes |
| Classic Metal Bass Drive | SansAmp™ Bass Driver | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| Classic Punk Bass Drive | SansAmp™ Bass Driver | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| Classic Vintage Hairy Bass | SansAmp™ Bass Driver | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| Clean Studio Rock Bass | Ampeg™ SVT-III Pro | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| Heavy Bass Fuzz | Joyo™ Gloam | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| HM2 Bass Grind | Boss™ HM-2 | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
| Modern Kilmister Grind Bass | Peavey™ 5150 | Ampeg™ PF115 | AKG™ D112 | No |
WHO THE HECK IS RON D. ROCK?
Ron D. Rock is the founder of Loudstakk and was the founder of Ugritone. Born in Finland and now based near Detroit, Ron is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and lifelong devotee of heavy music.
With a deep background in guitar, drums, and arrangement, Ron’s approach to music is rooted in hands-on experience. His work is shaped by years of writing, recording, and producing across multiple instruments, supported by an extensive personal collection of drums and cymbals. This practical foundation informs everything he creates—always with a focus on feel, usability, and musical intent.
Driven by equal parts creative obsession and entrepreneurial instinct, Ron founded Loudstakk to deliver high-quality MIDI grooves, drum samples, and audio plugins designed to serve real songwriting and production workflows.
Selected Discography
Full Scale Conflict – The Warborn Chronicle (Guitar, Drum Arrangement, Producer)
Integrity – Skulls 7" (Drums)
What is your approach to Guitar Tones?
"Guitar tone is one of the hardest things to dial in— not because we lack the gear, but because you’re trying to satisfy three very different demands at the same time.
First, there’s the player—what feels good under the fingers, what responds the way they expect. Sometimes that preference is completely at odds with what the song actually needs. Then there’s the mix, which may demand clarity, midrange cut, or space that the player’s favorite tone doesn’t naturally offer.
These three forces—the player, the song, and the mix—don’t always agree. So for me, the approach is simple: don’t overcomplicate it. Nearly any piece of gear can sound good enough to press record—especially if the feel is right. And if someone chooses to press play and connect with it? That’s the whole point, isn’t it? At the core, this industry exists to make sounds someone wants to hear.
For me, it always starts with feel. If it responds the way I want, if it inspires something, that’s my green light. Then I might look down and realize—"Oh, that was a Marshall? Or a Mesa?” The gear is secondary. The feel is everything."
Which engineers or guitarists inspired you?
"Andy Sneap has always been one of those tone architects who never gets old for me. Every time I revisit his work, he’s managed to raise the bar again—whether it's how a modern guitar should sound or how classic bands can continue to feel razor-sharp and relevant. Sure, there are heavier tones out there—often buried in ultra-low tunings like Drop Z—but Andy's approach to tone in standard E often out-punches the so-called brutal stuff. Why? Because he understands the fundamentals that well. His precision and clarity never sacrifice aggression.
Colin Richardson is another master I deeply admire. Between him and Andy, they've produced a huge portion of the records I turn to for inspiration—especially when I’m traveling. Colin’s mixes have this high-octane energy that’s both clean and crushing. His guitar tones somehow always sound like the strings were just pulled out of a fresh pack—full of those shimmering, resonant frequencies that make everything feel alive.
And then there’s Mikko Karmila, the unsung hero of Finnvox Studios. His approach is all guts and instinct. On paper, his guitar tones might seem low on gain—but in context, they destroy. He knows exactly where to place guitars in the mix to make them hit like a sledgehammer, without crowding everything else. Just listen to his work with Children of Bodom: it’s all mids, minimal fizz, maximum impact. That “balls over buzz” philosophy isn’t easy to pull off, but Mikko nails it every time."
How did the idea for TRVE Rig come around?
"The concept behind TRVE Rig has been living rent-free in my head for years—so it’s a huge relief (and honestly, a thrill) to finally see it out in the world.
There’s already a ton of great amp sims out there—many of them extremely well-made. So at first, it almost felt like, “What’s the point of making another one?” But the more I used what was available, the more I noticed a pattern: so many of these plugins are bloated with features, crammed with endless menus, and loaded with options that ultimately slow you down and kill your creative flow. A lot of them just don’t feel like they were built by people who actually write songs.
Then there’s the tonal direction most sims take—ultra-modern, drop-tuned brutality. And while that’s cool and definitely has its place, if you’re someone like me who tends to live in tunings from Standard E to Drop C, you start to feel a bit left out. It’s all punch and polish, but not much personality.
So I wanted to do something different. I built TRVE Rig as a one-click time machine—a curated collection of tones that spans from 1970 to 2005, covering the full spectrum of heavy guitar tone history. Whether you’re channeling classic NWOBHM riffs, early '90s death metal crunch, or early 2000s hardcore grit, it’s all in there. No bloat. No filler. Just the tones I’ve wanted to hear and use for years—finally in one place."
Who should use TRVE Rig?
"TRVE Rig is built for anyone who wants to cut through the noise and just play. No endless tweaking, no deep-dive menu surfing—just click, play, and go.
It’s especially made for players who gravitate toward tones that might be considered a bit more “outdated” by today’s standards—but still have character, warmth, and bite. Instead of relying on heavily post-processed EQ curves, you can shape your sound more naturally—by choosing elements like the cabinet or speaker model, the way it was traditionally done.
Whether you're tight on time or just tired of bloated interfaces, TRVE Rig offers a streamlined, well-organized user experience. It’s for busy musicians, riff-writers, producers, and anyone who values feel over fiddling."
Frequently Asked Questions
TRVE Rig is a guitar and bass tone plugin designed as a one-click solution for Metal, Punk, Hardcore, and Hard Rock songwriting. It focuses on ready-to-use presets that work immediately in real mixes, without deep tweaking or complex signal chains.
TRVE Rig supports VST3, AU, and AAX formats and runs on Mac and PC in all major DAWs that support those formats.
Please note:VST3 only on the VST side. VST2 will not be available.
TRVE Rig includes 75 factory presets, covering:
- Rhythm
- Lead
- Clean
- Bass
Every preset in the Core Library is listed on the product page, including its amp reference.
No.
TRVE Rig does not include standalone impulse responses or amp files. All data is encrypted and accessible only within the TRVE Rig plugin.
Yes, within reason.
You can adjust Input Gain, Noise Gate level, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Output controls.
Please note: Sections such as IR and FX cannot be bypassed, and presets cannot be saved or overwritten.
TRVE Rig is powered by Neural Amp Modeler™, with a workflow and preset system built specifically by Loudstakk for fast, mix-ready results.
No.
TRVE Rig does not offer a free trial, refunds, or returns.
Mac: macOS 10.15 or later, Intel or Apple Silicon, compatible DAW supporting AU, VST3, or AAX.
Windows: Windows 10 or later (64-bit), compatible DAW supporting VST3 or AAX.
A modern CPU and sufficient RAM are recommended for optimal performance.