Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Nobody settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Nobody" solo tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa Dual Rectifier) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-05-10
- 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
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionRodent (ProCo Rat)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 8
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveGreen 808 (TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 4reverbMind HallMix 2 · Decay 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 3
Playing tips
- Focus on fluid legato passages to achieve smooth transitions.
- Use aggressive picking for clarity and articulation in your notes.
- Experiment with slight bends on sustained notes for added expressiveness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-05-10
- 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
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 6 · Level 8
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3reverbRoom ReverbMix 3 · Decay 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the clarity and attack of each note.
- Experiment with dynamics to create a more layered rhythm feel.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Schecter Synyster Gates Custom 7-string (headless variation, Syn Custom inlays)
- Amp
- Synyster Gates SG-22 Signature Combo Amp (prototype, studio recording)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nobody adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold'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 Nobody?
Use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Rodent (ProCo Rat), Noise Gate, Green 808 (TS808), Mind Hall.
Which pickup should I use for Nobody?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Nobody?
Guitar: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom 7-string (headless variation, Syn Custom inlays). Amp: Synyster Gates SG-22 Signature Combo Amp (prototype, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Nobody on other amps
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.