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Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings

Knights of Cydonia settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack

Muse · adapted 19 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Muse "Knights of Cydonia" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the Das Benzin Mega (Diezel VH4, mega channel) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 9, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV · updated 2026-10-20

Amp model
Das Benzin Mega (Diezel VH4, mega channel)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 closed back 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
9
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1fuzzIndustrial Fuzz (Z.Vex Fuzz Factory)Gain 7 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 2 · Decay 3
  3. 3noise gateNoise Gate (Line 6 Original)Release 3 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive attack.
  • Incorporate tremolo picking for a buzzing, distorted effect.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the fuzzed-out sustain.

The original rig

What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack 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
Full Knights of Cydonia tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Knights of Cydonia?

Use the Das Benzin Mega (Diezel VH4, mega channel) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 9, Presence 6, followed by Industrial Fuzz (Z.Vex Fuzz Factory), Dynamic Room, Noise Gate (Line 6 Original).

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 Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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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.