Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X settings
Until the Day I Die settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X
Story of the Year · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Story of the Year "Until the Day I Die" riff tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X, select the Rhythm Amp preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 9-10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-03-22
- Preset / mode
- Rhythm Amp
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 9-10
Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging sections.
- Focus on articulate pick attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Keep your dynamics controlled to emphasize the percussive nature of the tone.
The original rig
What Story of the Year used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely used by Ryan Phillips or Philip Sneed)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2002-2003 era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Until the Day I Die adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Story of the Year'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 Until the Day I Die?
Start from the Rhythm Amp preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Until the Day I Die?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 9-10.
What gear did Story of the Year use on Until the Day I Die?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely used by Ryan Phillips or Philip Sneed). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2002-2003 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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.