Boss GT-1000 settings
Knights of Cydonia settings for Boss GT-1000
Muse · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Knights of Cydonia" riff tone on a Boss GT-1000, use the X-HI GAIN (MDP high gain) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 9, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-24
- Amp model
- X-HI GAIN (MDP high gain)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 9
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1fuzzMUFF FUZZ (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi)Fuzz 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSPRINGMix 2 · Decay 2
- 3noise gateNOISE SUPPRESSORRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive tremolo picking to capture the tight, percussive attack.
- Focus on palm muting for a crunchy sound during the riff.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance the buzzing distorted tone.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GT-1000 actually has.
- Guitar
- Manson MB-1
- Amp
- Diezel VH4
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Knights of Cydonia adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GT-1000 for Knights of Cydonia?
Use the X-HI GAIN (MDP high gain) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 9, Presence 6, followed by MUFF FUZZ (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi), SPRING, NOISE SUPPRESSOR.
Which pickup should I use for Knights of Cydonia?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Muse use on Knights of Cydonia?
Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Diezel VH4.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Knights of Cydonia on other amps
- Knights of Cydonia on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 19
- Knights of Cydonia on Fender Mustang LT25 · 19
- Knights of Cydonia on Boss Katana · 17
- Knights of Cydonia on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 10
- Knights of Cydonia on Vox AC30 · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Fender Tone Master Pro · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 4
Popular songs on the Boss GT-1000
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Walk · Pantera
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.