Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro settings
Creep settings for Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro
Radiohead · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro, use the Gratifier 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 Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-10-11
- Amp model
- Gratifier
- 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
- 1overdriveIVP StompGain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 8
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 3 · Decay 2
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack for the riff.
- Use aggressive palm muting to enhance the chugging sound.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the punchy feel of the original riff.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro 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 Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro for Creep?
Use the Gratifier (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by IVP Stomp, 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 Jackson Dinky. 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 Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.