Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Smoke on the Water settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Deep Purple · adapted 18 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Brit Plexi 100 Normal (Marshall Super Lead 100) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature · updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- Brit Plexi 100 Normal (Marshall Super Lead 100)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1boostExotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster)Gain 5 · Bass 0 · Treble 8 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring (M)Mix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Palm mute the lower strings slightly for a tighter sound.
- Experiment with dynamics to add expressiveness to the riff.
The original rig
What Deep Purple used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1968 Fender Stratocaster (rosewood fretboard, stock single-coil pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967, 4x12 cabinet, late 1960s/early 1970s version)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smoke on the Water adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Deep Purple'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 Smoke on the Water?
Use the Brit Plexi 100 Normal (Marshall Super Lead 100) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Exotic Z Boost (Xotic RC Booster), Spring (M).
Which pickup should I use for Smoke on the Water?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Deep Purple use on Smoke on the Water?
Guitar: 1968 Fender Stratocaster (rosewood fretboard, stock single-coil pickups). Amp: Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967, 4x12 cabinet, late 1960s/early 1970s version).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Smoke on the Water on other amps
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Mustang LT25 · 125
- Smoke on the Water on Boss Katana · 87
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Frontman 10G · 68
- Smoke on the Water on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 41
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Champion 20 · 40
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Frontman 15G · 27
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Mustang LT50 · 25
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Tone Master Pro · 23
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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.