Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Knights of Cydonia settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Muse · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Knights of Cydonia" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the D-Cell H4 (Diezel VH4) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 9, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-14
- Amp model
- D-Cell H4 (Diezel VH4)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 9
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1fuzzFuzz FaceFuzz 8 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 4 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive attack.
- Incorporate tremolo picking to achieve the buzzing distorted tone.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the fuzzed-out sustain.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Manson MB-1
- Amp
- Diezel VH4
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Knights of Cydonia adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse'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 Knights of Cydonia?
Use the D-Cell H4 (Diezel VH4) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 9, Presence 6, followed by Fuzz Face, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Knights of Cydonia?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Muse use on Knights of Cydonia?
Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Diezel VH4.
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.
Knights of Cydonia on other amps
- Knights of Cydonia on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 19
- Knights of Cydonia on Fender Mustang LT25 · 19
- Knights of Cydonia on Boss Katana · 17
- Knights of Cydonia on Boss GT-1000 · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Vox AC30 · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Fender Tone Master Pro · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 4
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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.