Kemper Profiler settings
Paranoid Android settings for Kemper Profiler
Radiohead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Paranoid Android" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler, use the Vox AC30 Top Boost amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Player Telecaster · updated 2026-10-15
- Amp model
- Vox AC30 Top Boost
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Vox 2x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1modulationPhaserRate 5 · Depth 5 · Manual 5 · Stages 4 · Feedback 3 · Peak spread 5
- 2reverbSpring ReverbTime 4 · Dripstone 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Use dynamic picking to enhance the modulation movement throughout the riff.
- Experiment with subtle palm muting to emphasize the rhythmic elements.
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 Plus
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paranoid Android 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 Paranoid Android?
Use the Vox AC30 Top Boost (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Phaser, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid Android?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Paranoid Android?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster Plus. Amp: Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Player Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Paranoid Android on other amps
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- Paranoid Android on Boss Katana · 57
- Paranoid Android on Fender Frontman 10G · 26
- Paranoid Android on Fender Champion 20 · 23
- Paranoid Android on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 19
- Paranoid Android on Fender Tone Master Pro · 15
- Paranoid Android on Marshall JCM800 · 12
- Paranoid Android on Fender Champion 100 · 11
Popular songs on the Kemper Profiler
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- 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.