Neural DSP Nano Cortex settings
Walk settings for Neural DSP Nano Cortex
Pantera · adapted 21 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Neural DSP Nano Cortex, use the EVH® 5150 III®S EL34 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-11-01
- Amp model
- EVH® 5150 III®S EL34
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1eqParametric-3Gain 3 0
- 2noise gateAdaptive Gate
- 3overdriveChief BD2Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 5
- 4reverbRoomMix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to enhance the aggressive tone.
- 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 Nano Cortex 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 amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Nano Cortex for Walk?
Use the EVH® 5150 III®S EL34 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Parametric-3, Adaptive Gate, Chief BD2, Room.
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 ESP LTD EC-256. 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
Popular songs on the Neural DSP Nano Cortex
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- 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.