Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Enter Sandman settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Metallica · adapted 94 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" 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 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Mitchell MM100 Mini · updated 2026-11-12
- Amp model
- CA Duo Ch3 Raw (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionRodent Drive (ProCo Rat)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2noise gateAdaptive GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 3boostExotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster)Gain 2 · Bass 5 · Treble 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation and clarity.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm for percussive attack.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Enter Sandman?
Use the CA Duo Ch3 Raw (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, followed by Rodent Drive (ProCo Rat), Adaptive Gate, Exotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster).
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Mitchell MM100 Mini. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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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.