Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Obsession settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Thornhill · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Thornhill "Obsession" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the EV101IIIS Red 6L6 100W (EVH 5150 III 100S 6L6) 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.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-03
- Amp model
- EV101IIIS Red 6L6 100W (EVH 5150 III 100S 6L6)
- 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
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 7 · Level 8
- 2noise gateAdaptive GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3reverbSpring (M)Mix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with dynamics to create percussive rhythms.
The original rig
What Thornhill used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Rivolta Mondata Baritone VII
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 (or similar high-gain amp, as referenced for album tone)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Obsession adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Thornhill'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 Obsession?
Use the EV101IIIS Red 6L6 100W (EVH 5150 III 100S 6L6) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Green 808 (Ibanez TS808), Adaptive Gate, Spring (M).
Which pickup should I use for Obsession?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Thornhill use on Obsession?
Guitar: Rivolta Mondata Baritone VII. Amp: Peavey 5150 (or similar high-gain amp, as referenced for album tone).
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.
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.