Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Crossroads settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Cream · adapted 26 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Cream "Crossroads" solo tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Brit TM45 Normal (Marshall JTM 45) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 8, Mid 8, Treble 8, Presence 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 1 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- Brit TM45 Normal (Marshall JTM 45)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Greenbacks
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 1 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 8
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBrit Blues (Marshall BluesBreaker)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring Reverb Engine (M)Mix 3 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic phrasing to capture the expressive nuances of the solo.
- Use fingerstyle techniques to enhance the warmth and sustain of the notes.
- Experiment with light palm muting to control the attack and add texture.
The original rig
What Cream used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Standard (aka 'The Fool' SG, hand-painted, stock PAF humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall JTM45 100-watt 'Super 100' (Marshall 'plexi', KT66 tubes, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crossroads adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Cream'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 Crossroads?
Use the Brit TM45 Normal (Marshall JTM 45) (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 8, Mid 8, Treble 8, Presence 8, followed by Brit Blues (Marshall BluesBreaker), Spring Reverb Engine (M).
Which pickup should I use for Crossroads?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 1 and volume at 10.
What gear did Cream use on Crossroads?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Standard (aka 'The Fool' SG, hand-painted, stock PAF humbuckers). Amp: Marshall JTM45 100-watt 'Super 100' (Marshall 'plexi', KT66 tubes, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Crossroads 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.