Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X settings
Walk settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X
Pantera · adapted 18 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X, use the Rust amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RGRT421 · updated 2026-10-25
- Amp model
- Rust
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1eq9-Band Graphic EQBand 1 0 · Band 5 0 · Band 6 2 · Band 7 3 · Band 8 0 · Band 9 0
- 2noise gateGateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveODGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to achieve a razor-sharp sound.
- Maintain a consistent picking rhythm to enhance the aggressive attack.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Walk adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X for Walk?
Use the Rust (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by 9-Band Graphic EQ, Gate, OD.
Which pickup should I use for Walk?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Walk?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RGRT421. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Walk on other amps
Popular songs on the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Rooster · Alice In Chains
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.