Kemper Profiler settings
Creep settings for Kemper Profiler
Radiohead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler, use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a EVH Wolfgang Special · updated 2026-09-23
- Amp model
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionPlus DSDrive 8
- 2reverbSpring ReverbTime 4 · Dripstone 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to match the original riff's punchiness.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a chugging effect before the chorus.
- Aggressively strum power chords to achieve the raw, saturated sound characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead'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 for Creep?
Use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Plus DS, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Creep?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a EVH Wolfgang Special. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creep on other amps
Popular songs on the Kemper Profiler
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.