Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Iris settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Goo Goo Dolls · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Matchmore D30 Ch1 (Matchless Amplifiers DC30 Ch1) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 9-10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-04
- Amp model
- Matchmore D30 Ch1 (Matchless Amplifiers DC30 Ch1)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 12" speaker
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 9-10
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1modulationChief CE2W (BOSS CE-2W)Mix 5 · Rate 3 · Depth 4
- 2reverbPlateMix 4 · Decay 6
- 3compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 6 · Sustain 5
Playing tips
- Use airy strumming to emphasize the ringing open strings.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to highlight the droning effect of the tuning.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a softer attack and more nuanced dynamics.
The original rig
What Goo Goo Dolls used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Electric tuned to B-D-D-D-D (Rzeznik routinely uses semi-hollow electrics; Taylor T5-class instruments live). Tim Pierce overdubbed mandolin and electric slide on the studio cut.
- Amp
- Matchless HC-30 set clean (Rzeznik's main studio amp at the time)
- Gain
- 2
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Iris adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Goo Goo Dolls'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 Iris?
Use the Matchmore D30 Ch1 (Matchless Amplifiers DC30 Ch1) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Chief CE2W (BOSS CE-2W), Plate, Chief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer).
Which pickup should I use for Iris?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 9-10.
What gear did Goo Goo Dolls use on Iris?
Guitar: Electric tuned to B-D-D-D-D (Rzeznik routinely uses semi-hollow electrics; Taylor T5-class instruments live). Tim Pierce overdubbed mandolin and electric slide on the studio cut.. Amp: Matchless HC-30 set clean (Rzeznik's main studio amp at the time).
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.
Iris 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.