Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Killing in the Name settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 21 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-22
- Amp model
- Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 4x12 Peavey cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBrit Blues (Marshall BluesBreaker)Volume 6 · Filter 5 · Distortion 3
- 2reverbSpring (M)Mix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Use a clean picking technique to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Focus on a percussive attack to enhance the dynamic response.
- Experiment with varying your picking intensity to achieve a tight, punchy rhythm.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine'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 Killing in the Name?
Use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) (clean channel) with Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Brit Blues (Marshall BluesBreaker), Spring (M).
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
- Killing in the Name on Fender Mustang LT25 · 134
- Killing in the Name on Boss Katana · 83
- Killing in the Name on Fender Frontman 10G · 45
- Killing in the Name on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 27
- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Fender Champion 20 · 18
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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.