Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X settings
Walk settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X, select the AMP 3: LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2, 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 Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-09-10
- Preset / mode
- AMP 3: LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to enhance the percussive quality.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a tighter sound.
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 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 preset should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X for Walk?
Start from the AMP 3: LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Octaver 0.
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 Fender Telecaster. 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
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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.