Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Float On settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Modest Mouse · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Modest Mouse "Float On" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US DLX 65 Reissue (Fender Deluxe Reverb '65 Reissue) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 3, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG550 · updated 2026-10-06
- Amp model
- US DLX 65 Reissue (Fender Deluxe Reverb '65 Reissue)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 1x12 open back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 3
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 4 · Release 5
- 2overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 3reverbSpring (M)Mix 5 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to enhance articulation.
- Use palm muting for tighter control on low-end notes.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Modest Mouse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Wicks Custom Electric Guitar
- Amp
- Unknown studio amp (Isaac Brock used whatever was available at Dave Sardy's studio; exact model not specified)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Float On adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Modest Mouse'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 Float On?
Use the US DLX 65 Reissue (Fender Deluxe Reverb '65 Reissue) (clean channel) with Drive 3, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, followed by Chief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer), Green 808 (Ibanez TS808), Spring (M).
Which pickup should I use for Float On?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Modest Mouse use on Float On?
Guitar: Wicks Custom Electric Guitar. Amp: Unknown studio amp (Isaac Brock used whatever was available at Dave Sardy's studio; exact model not specified).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG550. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Float On 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.