Kemper Profiler Stage settings
Knights of Cydonia settings for Kemper Profiler Stage
Muse · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Knights of Cydonia" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler Stage, use the Diezel VH4 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 8, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-26
- Amp model
- Diezel VH4
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with V30 speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1fuzzKemper FuzzDrive 7 · Tone 6
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 10 · Time 4 · Dripstone 3
Playing tips
- Use aggressive tremolo picking to capture the percussive attack of the original riff.
- Experiment with palm muting for a tighter sound during the riff.
- Focus on maintaining a consistent picking rhythm to achieve the buzzing distorted tone.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler Stage 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 Kemper Profiler Stage for Knights of Cydonia?
Use the Diezel VH4 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 8, Presence 6, followed by Kemper Fuzz, Spring Reverb.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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 Boss GT-1000 · 6
- 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 Kemper Profiler Stage
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crossroads · Cream
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.