Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Creep settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Radiohead · adapted 21 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the CA Duo Ch3 Raw (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA · updated 2026-11-05
- Amp model
- CA Duo Ch3 Raw (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionRodent Drive (ProCo Rat)Volume 8 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2reverbSpring (M)Mix 2 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateAdaptive GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 4compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 7 · Sustain 6
- 5eqParametric-3Gain 3 · Q 1
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming to achieve the chugging sound.
- Use palm muting for the aggressive power chords to enhance clarity.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to add punch to the riff.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead'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 Creep?
Use the CA Duo Ch3 Raw (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Rodent Drive (ProCo Rat), Spring (M), Adaptive Gate, Chief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer), Parametric-3.
Which pickup should I use for Creep?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creep on other amps
Popular songs on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.