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Fortin Cali Suite

Version 1.0.0: For Mac and Windows

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We worked closely with Mike Fortin to capture and recreate this “weapon of sonic destruction”, with the sole objective
of developing an algorithmically perfect model that would satisfy Mike’s discerning ears and make this monstrous and
extremely versatile amplifier.
Neural DSP partnered with Fortin Amplification to bring you their signature “Cali” Guitar amplifier”, noise-gate pedal
“Fortin - Zuul”, overdrive pedal “Fortin - Hexdrive” and booster Pedal “Fortin - Grind”.
In addition to the accurate analog emulation of this product, we added a Cab Simulation block where you can find a
pack of carefully recorded impulses specially designed by Neural.
We proudly present to you, the FORTIN CALI SUITE.

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INTRODUCTION 2 PLUGIN FEATURES 11

CONTENT 3 Global Features 11

GETTING STARTED 4 Presets 12

Basic Requirements 4 MIDI Setup 13

Supported Host Softwares 4 GUI Basics 14

iLok User ID And iLok License Manager 5 SUPPORT 15

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Demo Product 5 Support and Contact Information 15

Full Product 5 Support Information 15

File Locations 6 Corporate Contact 16

Uninstalling Neural DSP Software 7 Uninstall 16

Stomp Effect Section 7 File Locations MAC 16

Amplifier Section 9 File Locations Windows 16

Neural DSP Cab Simulation 10

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Basic Requirements Supported Host Softwares

To start using NEURAL DSP Plugins you will need:
1. A computer capable of multitrack audio processing, Mac
or PC.
2. An audio interface.
3. A supported host software (DAW) for recording.
4. An iLok User ID and the latest version of iLok License
Manager application.
5. A Neural DSP Account.
To use NEURAL DSP software as a plugin, you need an audio
software that can load it (64-bit only). We officially support
the following Software to host our plug-ins:
· Pro Tools 11 - 2019 (Mac & Windows): AAX Native
· Logic Pro X - (Mac): AU
· Cubase 6 - 9.5 (Mac & Windows): VST
· Ableton Live 9.x or later (Mac): AU & VST / (Windows): VST
· Reaper 5.x (Mac): AU & VST / (Windows): VST 4

Note: You don’t need an iLok USB dongle to use our · Presonus Studio One 3.x and 4.x (Mac & Windows): VST
products since you can activate them directly into your
computer. · FL Studio 20 (Mac & Windows): VST
· Reason 10 (Mac & Windows): VST

Supported Operating Systems *All our products include a standalone version (64-bit only).

OSX 10.9 -10.15 (64-bit only) Support is offered for these operating systems and software
platforms. This doesn’t mean our plugins will not work in
Windows 7 - 10 (64-bit only) your DAW, just download the Demo and try (Please check
that your host software is compatible with your operating
system first).

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iLok User ID And iLok License Manager
Demo Product
Right after the setup installation, you will see an activation expires after 14 days.
window. Please click on “Try” button.
Then, iLok License Manager software will be installed on
your computer… and that’s it! Please, note that your trial
Full Product
To get a full activation code for any of our products, please
create a Neural DSP account on our website, click on a
Plug-In you want (https://neuraldsp.com/products/), select
“add to cart”, and complete the steps for purchase.
After that, please follow these steps:

· Please make sure you have the latest iLok License 5

Manager application installed and running. (https://www.
ilok.com/#!license-manager)
· Log in with your iLok account in iLok License Manager.
If you don’t have an iLok account, you can create one right
here:

· Redeem your code from the upper right corner where

the 2 dots and a line symbol is. You can find your code in
your inbox email as well.

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File Locations
NEURAL DSP plug-ins will be installed in the appropriate
default location for each plug-in format (VST, VST3, AAX,
· After that, drag and drop your license from the available AU) unless different custom location was selected in the
tab to your computer on the left under the LOCAL Tab. For process.
example:
MacOS
AudioUnits: Macintosh HD / Library / Audio / Plug-ins /
Components / Fortin Cali Suite
VST2: Macintosh HD / Library / Audio / Plug-ins / VST /
Fortin Cali Suite
VST3: Macintosh HD / Library / Audio / Plug-ins / VST3 / 6
Fortin Cali Suite
AAX: Macintosh HD / Library / Application Support / Avid
/ Audio / Plug-ins / Fortin Cali Suite
Standalone App: Macintosh HD / Applications / Fortin
Cali Suite
Preset Files: MacintoshHD / Library / Audio / Presets /
· Install the Plugin by running the installer. (https://neuraldsp. Neural DSP / Fortin Cali Suite
com/downloads/) Manual: Macintosh HD / Library / Application Support /
· Rescan your plugins within your DAW and restart your DAW. Neural DSP / Fortin Cali Suite
· Also, you can run the standalone as well (If you run it on Note: Fortin Cali Suite 1.0.0 is available in 64-bit only.
Windows, you can find the executable in C:/ Program Files
/ Neural DSP //. If you run it on Mac, you can find the app
under the Applications folder).

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Windows THE PLUG-IN

64-bit VST: C:/ Program Files / VSTPlugins / Fortin Cali Suite
64-bit VST3: C:/ Program Files / Common Files / VST3 / Including:
Fortin Cali Suite · Fortin Zuul - Noise-Gate Pedal
64-bit AAX: C:/ Program Files / Common Files / Avid / Audio · Fortin Hexdrive - Overdrive Pedal
/ Plug-Ins / Fortin Cali Suite · Fortin Grind - Booster Pedal
64-bit Standalone: C:/ Program Files / Neural DSP / Fortin · Fortin Cali Head Amplifier
Cali Suite · Neural DSP “Fortin Cali Suite” Cab Sim
Preset Files: C:/ ProgramData / Neural DSP / Fortin Cali
Suite
FORTIN CALI SUITE FEATURES
Manual: C:/ Program Files / Neural DSP / Fortin Cali Suite
STOMP EFFECTS SECTION
Note: Fortin Cali Suite 1.0.0 is available in 64-bit only. 7
The first section consists of three
effects in series, which can be
Uninstalling Neural DSP Software
used separately or combined.
To uninstall, delete the files manually from your respective
plugin format folders. For Windows, you can uninstall the
FORTIN ZUUL -
files by running the regular uninstaller at the Control Panel or
NOISE-GATE PEDAL
by running the setup installer file and clicking on “Remove”. “Cali Suite also features the Fortin
ZUUL pedal. Widely regarded
as the epitome of noise-gate
performance and transparency.
This virtual studio-grade noise
gate simply gets the job done
with a simple straightforward
operation”.

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THRESHOLD KNOB: The threshold control “looks” at the LEVEL KNOB: Controls the overall volume of the pedal.
input signal, and if the input signal is below the threshold,
the gate is closed. The gate opens when the signal is above STOMP BYPASS BOOSTER: Press to activate. This will turn
the threshold. on the overdrive and let it process your signal.

STOMP BYPASS SWITCH: Press to activate. This will turn on FORTIN GRIND -
the noise-gate. BOOSTER PEDAL
“The booster creates a
FORTIN HEXDRIVE - characteristic tone specially
OVERDRIVE PEDAL designed for low tuned guitars
“The HEXDRIVE is a new addition to of 7 and 8 strings since it cuts
the Cali Suite, bringing a previously some low end before the Head 8
unreleased Fortin Overdrive into distortion, but feel free to
the mix of the already versatile investigate how it sounds and
Suite. Classic and Modern overdrive create your own settings”.
tones can be had with this pedal”.
GAIN KNOB: Adjust the amount
DRIVE KNOB: Adjust the amount of of Gain the pedal will boost out
Gain the pedal will boost out to the to the head. More gain will end in
head. more distortion since the amp is
receiving more signal from the input.
TONE KNOB: The tone knob cuts the treble frequencies.
Increase it and you let all the treble frequencies through, set STOMP BYPASS BOOSTER: Press to activate. This will
it to 0 and it cuts a decent amount of treble and even some turn on the booster and let it process your signal with the
high mids. characteristic Grind tone.

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STOMP BYPASS SWITCH: Press to activate. This will turn on HAIR SWITCH: 3-way select switch for negative feedback
the distortion pedal and let it process your signal. power amp control of high-frequency interaction between
amplifier and cab sim.
FORTIN CALI AMPLIFIER SECTION BASS (WITH “PULL” FEATURE), MIDDLE & TREBLE: Tone
FORTIN CALI HEAD stack of the amp. 3 band EQ.
PULL SAT FEATURE: Global saturation for more gain and
compression. In the CLEAN channel, the SAT doesn’t affect
the CLEAN channel until 2 o’clock and beyond on the CLEAN
gain control (This way you can set up your CLEAN channel
as clean or crunch with the SAT pulled and higher than 2
o’clock settings).
VIOLENCE SWITCH (OD1 & OD2 ONLY): Adds an assignable 9
tube gain stage for the selected channel for more searing
gain.
BRIGHT SWITCH: 3-way bright switch for a high-frequency
LED INDICATOR: It indicates the channel that is currently boost that becomes less active as the gain control is
engaged (White/Clean, Blue/OD2 & Red/OD1). increased.
ON/OFF AND STANDBY SWITCH (LINKED): These switches will GAIN KNOB (CLEAN ONLY): It sets your clean channel level.
move together to mute your signal, as the amp would be off. This channel will dirty up a bit after 2 o’clock and even more
MASTER KNOB: Controls the overall volume of the amp. with the global SAT switch pulled on the BASS control (This
channel also loves GRIND boost pedal!).
THUMB SWITCH: 3-way select switch for power amp control
of low-frequency interaction between amplifier and cab sim. GAIN 1 KNOB (OD1 & OD2 ONLY): Controls the amount of
gain in the preamp section.
PRESENCE KNOB: Power amp control of high-frequency
variable feedback. It adjusts the amount of high frequencies. GAIN 2 KNOB (OD1 & OD2 ONLY): Sets your 2nd gain for OD1/
OD2 channels with the dedicated 3-way BRIGHT switch.

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Settings 12 o’clock and above can cause high-frequency/top We have designed a Cabinet simulation for this plugin.
end distortion if the BRIGHT switch is engaged. It includes seven microphones with a range of different
positions.
CHANNEL SELECTOR
NAVIGATION ARROWS: Click on them to navigate through
the different impulses.
POSITION KNOB: Controls where the Microphone is, from
the Center of the Cone to the Edge of the Cone. (Disabled
when loading external IR file).
You can switch the channels by clicking the following icons DISTANCE KNOB: Controls the Distance of the Mic between
at the bottom of the plugin: close to the Cab and Far towards the Room. (Disabled when
loading external IR file).
NEURAL DSP CAB SIMULATION LEVEL KNOB: Controls the level of the selected impulse. 10

PAN KNOB: Controls the output panning of the selected

impulse.
PHASE INVERTER SWITCH: Inverts the phase of the loaded
impulse.
ON/OFF SWITCH: Disables or Enables the respective IR
loader Section.
IMPULSE LOADER SELECTOR BOX: Drop down menu for
selecting factory Microphones and loading your own IR
files. The folder path will be saved, then you can navigate
through them by clicking left/right navigation arrows.
DRAG TO POSITION: This feature refers to clicking on
the Microphone, which will allow you to position the
Microphone within the Cone area. The values will be
reflected in the Position and Distance sliders and vice versa.

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GLOBAL FEATURES oversampling (2x Normal and 4x High). The higher the
quality, the more processing CPU power needed.

DEVELOPED BY NEURAL DSP: Click on it to reveal

additional info about this product. GEAR ICON (STANDALONE ONLY): Audio settings menu.
You can select the audio interface to use, set the input/
INPUT AND OUTPUT GAIN KNOBS: Input will affect on output channels, modify sample rate, buffer size and MIDI
how much signal the plugin will feed in. This will affect the
amount of distortion range of the Gain pots in the Head devices.
and Booster Gain knob. Adjust according to your purposes
and input signal levels. The output will affect on how MIDI PORT ICON: It opens the MIDI Mappings window. To 11
much signal the plugin will feed out to your DAW channel. map any external device to control the plugin, please check
Meters will show if input or output signal are clipping by the MIDI SETUP instructions (Pag. 13).
holding a gray indicator for 3 seconds.

GATE KNOB: Attenuates the input signal below the PITCHFORK ICON (STANDALONE ONLY): Click on it to
threshold. activate the built-in Tuner.

STEREO SIGNAL PROCESSING SWITCH: Original hardware RESIZE BUTTON: Click to resize the plugin Window. The
has the power to process only a mono input signal. With the resize button will cycle through 3 possible sizes. If your
Stereo switch, you are able to process a Stereo input signal. screen is small it will only show 2 possible sizes.
Ideal for running stereo Guitar tracks or experimenting.

QUALITY SWITCH: Changes the quality with which the

plugin will process the signal, based on different levels of

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PRESETS DROPDOWN MENU: The arrow on the right side of the list
displays a list of presets included by factory, artists and the
ones created by the user.

Where are my presets located?

Windows: C:/ ProgramData / Neural DSP / Fortin Cali
Suite
This functionality allows the user to Save, Import and Export Mac OSX: HD / Library / Audio / Presets / Neural DSP /
presets. The presets are saved as XML files and can be read by Fortin Cali Suite
the parameters within the Plug-In.
Custom Folders
SAVE BUTTON: The Diskette Icon on the left, allows the user 12
to save the current configuration as a preset.

DELETE BUTTON: The trash bin on the right allows the user
to delete the active preset. (This action cannot be undone). If
you tweak an existing saved preset and you need to recall the
saved version, please load another preset and load back your
desired preset. Clicking on the name of the modified preset You can create folders to organize your presets under the
once its loaded will NOT recall its values. main directory. The dropdown menu will be updated the
next time you open Fortin Cali Suite plugin.
LOAD PRESET: You can load presets from other locations
(XML files).

PRESETS FOLDER SHORTCUT: Go to the Magnifying Glass

icon on the Presets toolbar to redirect you to your Presets
Folder.
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MIDI SETUP Mapping MIDI CC event to Buttons:

· Enable MIDI Learn from the right click menu.
Fortin Cali Suite features MIDI support. Please, check the · Click on the component you want to control.
following steps to assign MIDI controls to plugin parameter/ · Press down MIDI CC shortcut on the MIDI controller and
UI components. release it.
· Disable MIDI Learn from the right click menu.
Mapping MIDI note event to Buttons: · Now mapped MIDI CC event will toggle the parameter
· Enable MIDI Learn from the right click menu. value.
· Click on the component you want to control.
· Press down MIDI note on the MIDI controller and release it. Mapping MIDI CC event to a Slider/Combobox:
· Disable MIDI Learn from the right click menu. Enable MIDI Learn from the right click menu.
· Now mapped MIDI note will toggle the parameter value. Click on the component you want to control. 13
Move CC knob on the MIDI controller.
Mapping two MIDI notes to a Slider/Combobox: Disable MIDI Learn from the right click menu.
· Enable MIDI Learn from the right click menu. Now mapped MIDI CC event will control the parameter
· Click on the component you want to control. value.
· Press down the first MIDI note on the MIDI controller.
· Press down the second MIDI note on the MIDI controller. Mapping two MIDI CC events to a Slider/Combobox:
· Release the first MIDI note. · Enable MIDI Learn from the right click menu.
· Release the second MIDI note. · Click on the component you want to control.
· Disable MIDI Learn from the right click menu. · Press down the first MIDI CC button on the MIDI controller.
· Now the two mapped MIDI notes can be used to increment/ · Press down the second MIDI CC button on the MIDI
decrement the parameter value. controller.
· Release the first MIDI CC button.
· Release the seconds MIDI CC button.

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·Disable MIDI Learn from the right click menu. All those MIDI Events will be registered on the MIDI Mapping
· Now the two mapped MIDI CC events can be used to window. You can open it and edit all the parameters by
increment/decrement the parameter value. clicking on the MIDI port icon on the bottom left corner
of the plug-In. You can add new MIDI events manually by
Mapping MIDI Program Change event to Buttons: clicking on the “+” button.
· Enable MIDI Learn from the right click menu.
· Click on the component you want to control. FORTIN CALI SUITE GUI BASICS
· Press down MIDI Program Change twice shortcut on the Fortin Cali Suite feature knobs and switches within the
MIDI controller. Graphic User Interface (also known as GUI). These resemble
· Disable MIDI Learn from the right click menu. the ones in the physical analog hardware with added
· Now mapped MIDI Program Change event will toggle the control.
parameter value. 14

Section Bypass
Mapping two MIDI Program Change events to a Slider/
Combobox:
· Enable MIDI Learn from the right click menu.
· Click on the component you want to control.
· Press down the first MIDI Program Change button on the
MIDI controller. To bypass a whole section, right click or double click on
· Press down the second MIDI Program Change button on the upper icons. Pedal Section will be bypassed, Cabinet
the MIDI controller. Section will be bypassed but Amp Head section will be
· Disable MIDI Learn from the right click menu. Muted. This feature is linked to the respective Stomps in the
· Now the two mapped MIDI Program Change events can pedals and Switches on the Amp.
be used to increment/decrement the parameter value.

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KNOBS: To control knobs in Fortin Cali Suite, use the mouse: SUPPORT AND CONTACT INFORMATION
To turn a knob or slider right or clockwise, click on the control
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with your mouse and slide the cursor up. To turn a knob left For technical issues or any problems experienced with
or anticlockwise click on the knob with the mouse and slide our software contact us at neuraldsp.com/support.
the cursor down. Here you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions),
our troubleshooting info (your question might have
RETURNING A KNOB TO ITS DEFAULT VALUE: To return to been asked before) and our contact email support@
the knobs or sliders “default values”, please double-click on neuraldsp.com. Please be sure to contact this email
them. only for support purposes. If you contact some other
Neural DSP email, your support will be delayed.
ADJUSTING A KNOB WITH FINE CONTROL: To fine adjust the
knob values, hold down the command key (Mac) or the shift SUPPORT INFORMATION 15
key (Windows) while dragging the mouse. In order to help and assist you, please attach the following
information to our support team:
SWITCHES: Fortin Cali Suite has switches of two types, stomp • Product serial number and version (e.g Fortin Cali Suite,
and toggle. Stomps are used to handle on/off in Bypass Ver 1.0.0, serial xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xx
section of the pedals and Toggle are used to Bypass the
Amplifier Head section. To change the value of a stomp or a • Version number of your audio system (e.g ProTools 2019.6,
switch, click to On/Off. Cubase Pro 9.5, Ableton Live 10.0.1)
• Interface/hardware (e.g. Apollo Twin, Apogee Duet 2, etc.)
For stomp and switches a LED type indicator will illuminate • Computer and operating system info (e.g. Macbook Pro
to let you know a parameter is engaged. OS X 10.15, Windows 10, etc.)
• A detailed description of the problem

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CORPORATE CONTACT 64-bit AAX: C:/ Program Files / Common Files / Avid / Audio
Neural DSP OY. / Plug-Ins / Fortin Cali Suite
Perhämiehenkatu 12-14E, 00150 64-bit Standalone: C:/ Program Files / Neural DSP / Fortin
Helsinki, Finland Cali Suite
Preset Files: C:/ ProgramData / Neural DSP / Fortin Cali
FILES LOCATION Suite
MacOS Manual: C:/ Program Files / Neural DSP / Fortin Cali Suite
AudioUnits: Macintosh HD / Library / Audio / Plug-ins / Note: Fortin Cali Suite 1.0.0 is available in 64-bit only.
Components / Fortin Cali Suite
VST: Macintosh HD / Library / Audio / Plug-ins / VST / Fortin Neural DSP - Version 1.0
Cali Suite Fortin Cali Suite Plugin Version 1.0.0
AAX: Macintosh HD / Library / Application Support / Avid / FORTIN is a trademark belonging to his respective owner 16
Audio / Plug-ins / Fortin Cali Suite and it’s used with express permission from their respective
Standalone App: Macintosh HD / Applications / Fortin Cali owners.
Suite © 2020 Neural DSP Technologies LLC. All rights reserved.
Preset Files: MacintoshHD / Library / Audio / Presets / Neural
DSP / Fortin Cali Suite
Manual: Macintosh HD / Library / Application Support /
Neural DSP / Fortin Cali Suite
Note: Fortin Cali Suite 1.0.0 is available in 64-bit only.

Windows
64-bit VST: C:/ Program Files / VSTPlugins / Fortin Cali Suite
64-bit VST3: C:/ Program Files / Common Files / VST3 / Fortin
Cali Suite

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