Neural DSP Nano Cortex settings
For the Love of God settings for Neural DSP Nano Cortex
Steve Vai · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Steve Vai "For the Love of God" solo tone on a Neural DSP Nano Cortex, use the Bogna X100B Ch3 Lead 18 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-13
- Amp model
- Bogna X100B Ch3 Lead 18
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1distortionRodent DriveGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2delayDigital Delay (ST)Mix 5 · Feedback 3
- 3modulationChief CE2W (ST)Mix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 4wahCrying Clyde WahQ 5 · Range 10 · Position 5
- 5reverbAmbienceMix 4 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Utilize smooth legato phrasing to achieve a singing sustain.
- Incorporate expressive whammy bar techniques for added emotion.
- Focus on crystal-clear articulation for each note, especially during fast runs.
The original rig
What Steve Vai used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Nano Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, original 1987-1990 model)
- Amp
- Carvin X100B (1980s model, used for Passion and Warfare studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get For the Love of God adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Steve Vai's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Nano Cortex for For the Love of God?
Use the Bogna X100B Ch3 Lead 18 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Rodent Drive, Digital Delay (ST), Chief CE2W (ST), Crying Clyde Wah, Ambience.
Which pickup should I use for For the Love of God?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Steve Vai use on For the Love of God?
Guitar: Ibanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, original 1987-1990 model). Amp: Carvin X100B (1980s model, used for Passion and Warfare studio recording).
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.
For the Love of God on other amps
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- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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.