Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Crazy Train settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 67 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 2, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-13
- Amp model
- Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Altec speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 2
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionBrit Governor (Marshall Guv'nor)Gain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 10
- 2noise gateAdaptive GateRelease 4 · Threshold 5
- 3boostExotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 10
- 4eqGraphic-9Band 1 0 · Band 2 0 · Band 3 7 · Band 4 10 · Band 5 3 · Band 7 3 · Band 8 0 · Band 9 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to achieve a punchy attack.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the clarity and articulation of each note.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to add expression to the riff.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crazy Train adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ozzy Osbourne'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 Quad Cortex for Crazy Train?
Use the Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 2, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Brit Governor (Marshall Guv'nor), Adaptive Gate, Exotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster), Graphic-9.
Which pickup should I use for Crazy Train?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on Crazy Train?
Guitar: 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers.
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.
Crazy Train on other amps
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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.