JJP Guitars by Waves guitar multi-effect plugin interface

JJP Guitars: Multi-Effect Guitar Plugin by Waves

JJP Guitars is a multi-effect guitar plugin from Waves, designed by Grammy winner Jack Joseph Puig. It uses seven parallel processors to shape clean guitar tones across four modes: Clean, Rock, R&B and Chug.

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01Overview

JJP Guitars takes a different approach from amp simulators. Instead of recreating a single iconic amplifier, it focuses on refining the guitar's own sound with nuanced processing. The developer says it suits genres that favor cleaner guitar tones, such as country, R&B, reggae, folk, funk and Americana. Each of the four modes sets up the processing for a different character, so you can start from a style and adjust from there.

Best for

Clean guitar tones
R&B guitar production
Country and folk recordings
Funk rhythm guitar
Reggae guitar parts
Mixing guitars in a band

Developer: Waves
Category: Multi-Effects
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Designed by Grammy winner Jack Joseph Puig
Seven parallel processors for diverse guitar tones
Four dedicated modes: Clean, Rock, R&B and Chug
Nuanced effects that preserve the natural guitar sound
Edge and Presence controls to position guitar in the mix
Attack control for shaping transients
Warm control for a fatter, rounder sound
Doubling and reverb for placing guitar in a space

03In depth

Sound Character and Processing Approach

JJP Guitars runs seven parallel processors, each adding its own character to the guitar signal. Waves describes the effects as nuanced, meaning they are meant to enhance the guitar's natural sound rather than overpower it.

The plugin is built around the idea of shaping a guitar within a mix. Edge and Presence help the guitar stand out, while Warm adds a fuller, rounder tone. Attack can add a touch of aggression by shaping transients. Reverb and doubling place the guitar in a space without smearing the articulation of the playing.

Workflow and Key Controls

The suggested workflow starts with compression and EQ, then layering in the other effects. This order gives you a clean base before adding character.

Choose one of four modes as a starting point: Clean, Rock, R&B or Chug. From there, use Edge and Presence to position the guitar in the mix, Warm for body, and Attack for transient shaping. The doubling and reverb controls handle spatial placement.

04Specs