Kemper Profiler Head settings
Walk settings for Kemper Profiler Head
Pantera · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler Head, use the Peavey 5150 / 6505 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Omen Elite-6 · updated 2026-11-04
- Amp model
- Peavey 5150 / 6505
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Randall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12-65 speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1eqGraphic EqualizerBand 5khz 3 · Band 10khz 0 · Band 320hz 0 · Band 1250hz 0 · Band 2500hz 2
- 2noise gatePalm NinjaThreshold 4
- 3overdriveKemper DriveDrive 5 · Tone 5 · Definition 5
- 4reverbSpring ReverbMix 10 · Time 2 · Dripstone 3
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the aggressive attack consistent.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler Head actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Walk adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Kemper Profiler Head for Walk?
Use the Peavey 5150 / 6505 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7, followed by Graphic Equalizer, Palm Ninja, Kemper Drive, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Walk?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Walk?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Omen Elite-6. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Walk on other amps
Popular songs on the Kemper Profiler Head
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Even Flow · Pearl Jam
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.