Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Raining Blood settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Slayer · adapted 74 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slayer "Raining Blood" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1distortionChief MT (BOSS MT-2)Gain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateAdaptive GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3boostExotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster)Gain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a percussive sound.
The original rig
What Slayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Raining Blood adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slayer'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 Raining Blood?
Use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Chief MT (BOSS MT-2), Adaptive Gate, Exotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster).
Which pickup should I use for Raining Blood?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Slayer use on Raining Blood?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
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.
Raining Blood on other amps
Popular songs on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex
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- 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
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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.