Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
It Only Gets Darker settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Currents · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Currents "It Only Gets Darker" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa Dual Rectifier) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-05-24
- Amp model
- Cali Rectifire (Mesa Dual Rectifier)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Quad Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 9
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 2overdriveGreen 808 (TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 8
- 3reverbMind HallMix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve percussive chugs.
- Use a light pick attack to maintain clarity in high-gain settings.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize the rhythm of the riff.
The original rig
What Currents used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
- Amp
- Unknown high-gain amp model (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar is likely, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get It Only Gets Darker adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Currents'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 It Only Gets Darker?
Use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 9, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Noise Gate, Green 808 (TS808), Mind Hall.
Which pickup should I use for It Only Gets Darker?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Currents use on It Only Gets Darker?
Guitar: Unknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording). Amp: Unknown high-gain amp model (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar is likely, but not confirmed for this recording).
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.
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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.