Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X settings
Final Masquerade settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X
LINKIN PARK · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Final Masquerade" riff tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X, select the AMP 1: CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 4, Octaver 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-10-21
- Preset / mode
- AMP 1: CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 4
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 0
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Digital) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmer in the clean tone.
- Adjust the reverb to add depth without overwhelming the clarity of the notes.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the articulate chord voicings.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-10-21
- Preset / mode
- AMP 3: LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 4
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the compressor to smooth out your attack and enhance sustain during the solo.
- Adjust the chorus to add shimmer and width to your lead lines.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Custom 24 (likely 2010s model, as used by Brad Delson in studio for The Hunting Party)
- Amp
- Fractal Axe-Fx II (studio, with Randall cabinet IRs captured by FOH engineer Pooch, as per Premier Guitar rig rundown)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Final Masquerade adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK'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 Final Masquerade?
Start from the AMP 1: CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 4, Octaver 0.
Which pickup should I use for Final Masquerade?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Final Masquerade?
Guitar: PRS Custom 24 (likely 2010s model, as used by Brad Delson in studio for The Hunting Party). Amp: Fractal Axe-Fx II (studio, with Randall cabinet IRs captured by FOH engineer Pooch, as per Premier Guitar rig rundown).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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.