Neural DSP Nano Cortex settings
Pride and Joy settings for Neural DSP Nano Cortex
Stevie Ray Vaughan · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan "Pride and Joy" riff tone on a Neural DSP Nano Cortex, use the US HRDLX ChA 6 amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-06
- Amp model
- US HRDLX ChA 6
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 2x12 open back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808Gain 3.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 2compressionLegendary 87 (M)Level 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 3reverbRoomMix 4 · Decay 3
- 4noise gateUtility GateRelease 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to capture the Texas shuffle feel.
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic response and touch-sensitive playing.
- Ensure to maintain a consistent rhythm to achieve the thick, punchy sound.
The original rig
What Stevie Ray Vaughan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Nano Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
- Amp
- 1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Pride and Joy adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stevie Ray Vaughan'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 Pride and Joy?
Use the US HRDLX ChA 6 (clean channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Green 808, Legendary 87 (M), Room, Utility Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Pride and Joy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan use on Pride and Joy?
Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'. Amp: 1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio).
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.
Pride and Joy on other amps
- Pride and Joy on Fender Mustang LT25 · 157
- Pride and Joy on Boss Katana · 133
- Pride and Joy on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 59
- Pride and Joy on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 40
- Pride and Joy on Fender Champion 20 · 38
- Pride and Joy on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 38
- Pride and Joy on Boss GT-1000 · 33
- Pride and Joy on Positive Grid Spark · 31
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- Rooster · Alice in Chains
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.