Comfortably Numb settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex

Neural DSP Quad Cortex knobs

Gain

3

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

6.5

Mid

7.5

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1fuzzFuzz Pi (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi)Volume 5.5 · Tone 3.5 · Sustain 10
2. 2modulationFlanger EngineMix 5 · Rate 2 · Depth 10 · Feedback 5
3. 3delayAnalog DelayMix 3.5 · Feedback 3.5
4. 4reverbPlateMix 2 · Decay 5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Focus on smooth, legato playing for a singing sustain.
• Use vibrato to add expressiveness to sustained notes.
• Experiment with dynamics to create powerful, emotional phrasing.

What amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for Comfortably Numb?

Use the Watt D103 Normal (Hiwatt DR103) (lead channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Fuzz Pi (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi), Flanger Engine, Analog Delay, Plate.

Which pickup should I use for Comfortably Numb?

Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Pink Floyd use on Comfortably Numb?

Guitar: 1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body, late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck). Amp: Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio, parallel with Yamaha RA-200 rotating speaker cabinet).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.