Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Ho Hey settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
The Lumineers · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Lumineers "Ho Hey" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage) amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-19
- Amp model
- US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8
Neural DSP Quad Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 1
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1reverbRoomMix 3 · Decay 5
- 2delayTape DelayMix 1 · Feedback 1
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive strumming technique to capture the communal stomp-and-clap rhythm.
- Use open chord voicings (C / F / Am / G) to maintain the song's harmonic structure.
- Strum with a moderate attack to emphasize the natural resonance of the guitar.
The original rig
What The Lumineers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Hummingbird acoustic (Wesley Schultz)
- Amp
- None — DI / mic only
- Gain
- 1
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ho Hey adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Lumineers'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 Ho Hey?
Use the US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage) (clean channel) with Drive 1, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Room, Tape Delay.
Which pickup should I use for Ho Hey?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8.
What gear did The Lumineers use on Ho Hey?
Guitar: Gibson Hummingbird acoustic (Wesley Schultz). Amp: None — DI / mic only.
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.
Popular songs on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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.