Boss GX-100 settings
Tempest Pulse settings for Boss GX-100
Greg Howe · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Greg Howe "Tempest Pulse" solo tone on a Boss GX-100, use the Brit Stack amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s · updated 2026-08-18
- Amp model
- Brit Stack
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveCentaurGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayAnalogMix 4 · Feedback 5
- 3reverbPlateMix 5 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on fluid legato playing for smooth transitions between notes.
- Utilize a light touch for articulation and clarity in fast runs.
- Experiment with fingerstyle techniques for a more dynamic range.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s · updated 2026-08-18
- Amp model
- Boutique
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveCentaurGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 4compressionStandard CompLevel 6 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 4 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth legato runs to capture the fluidity of the original tone.
- Use dynamic volume control while playing to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the picking definition characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Greg Howe used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Kiesel Greg Howe Signature (likely GH24 or similar, as used in studio in 2010s)
- Amp
- DV Mark Maragold
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tempest Pulse adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Greg Howe's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-100 for Tempest Pulse?
Use the Brit Stack (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Centaur, Analog, Plate.
Which pickup should I use for Tempest Pulse?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Greg Howe use on Tempest Pulse?
Guitar: Kiesel Greg Howe Signature (likely GH24 or similar, as used in studio in 2010s). Amp: DV Mark Maragold.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss GX-100
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- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.