Neural DSP Nano Cortex settings
Wonderwall settings for Neural DSP Nano Cortex
Oasis · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Oasis "Wonderwall" riff tone on a Neural DSP Nano Cortex, use the Watt Custom Clean 7 amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 1, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-19
- Amp model
- Watt Custom Clean 7
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 1
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1reverbAmbienceMix 4 · Decay 5
- 2overdriveChief OD1Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light strumming technique to mimic the acoustic's percussive attack.
- Focus on open chord voicings to maintain clarity and resonance.
- Be dynamic with your strumming intensity to capture the original's expressive feel.
The original rig
What Oasis used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Nano Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Antoria 698M Folk acoustic guitar
- Amp
- Direct to mixing desk (studio); no amp used for main acoustic riff section
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wonderwall adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Oasis'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 Wonderwall?
Use the Watt Custom Clean 7 (clean channel) with Drive 1, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Ambience, Chief OD1.
Which pickup should I use for Wonderwall?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Oasis use on Wonderwall?
Guitar: Antoria 698M Folk acoustic guitar. Amp: Direct to mixing desk (studio); no amp used for main acoustic riff section.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Wonderwall on other amps
Popular songs on the Neural DSP Nano Cortex
- Walk · Pantera
- 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
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.