Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X settings
Creeping Death settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Creeping Death" riff tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X, select the Rhythm Amp preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Synyster Gates Standard · updated 2026-05-06
- Preset / mode
- Rhythm Amp
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm for percussive clarity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Schecter Synyster Gates Standard · updated 2026-05-06
- Preset / mode
- Lead Amp
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Lead voice
- 1
- Clean voice
- 0
- Rhythm voice
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on fast alternate picking for clarity in solos.
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugs in rhythm sections.
- Experiment with the Precision Drive for added tightness and clarity.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creeping Death adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X for Creeping Death?
Start from the Rhythm Amp preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Creeping Death?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Creeping Death?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Synyster Gates Standard. 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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