Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X settings
Cemetery Gates (Live from Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990) settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Cemetery Gates (Live from Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990)" riff tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X, select the AMP 3: LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Octaver 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Mitchell MS450 · updated 2026-09-17
- Preset / mode
- AMP 3: LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythm.
- Focus on a sharp pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady, percussive strumming pattern.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Mitchell MS450 · updated 2026-09-17
- Preset / mode
- AMP 1: CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 0
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for clarity and brightness.
- Engage the amp's built-in chorus at a moderate level for shimmer.
- Pick with a percussive attack to enhance articulation.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1980s/early 1990s, Dimebag's main guitar at the time)
- Amp
- Randall RG100ES (solid-state head, Dimebag's primary amp for Cowboys From Hell era, confirmed for both studio and live in 1990)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cemetery Gates (Live from Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990) 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 preset should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X for Cemetery Gates (Live from Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990)?
Start from the AMP 3: LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Octaver 0.
Which pickup should I use for Cemetery Gates (Live from Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Cemetery Gates (Live from Foundations Forum Metal Convention, 1990)?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1980s/early 1990s, Dimebag's main guitar at the time). Amp: Randall RG100ES (solid-state head, Dimebag's primary amp for Cowboys From Hell era, confirmed for both studio and live in 1990).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Mitchell MS450. 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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