Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Dire Straits · adapted 20 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-11-06
- Amp model
- US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open Back 1x12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1reverbSpring Reverb Engine (ST)Mix 4 · Decay 5
- 2overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 3compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 6 · Sustain 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic expression.
- Incorporate fingerstyle techniques for a percussive attack.
- Focus on clear note separation for melodic lines.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1978 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sultans of Swing adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dire Straits'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 Sultans of Swing?
Use the US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 5, followed by Spring Reverb Engine (ST), Green 808 (Ibanez TS808), Chief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer).
Which pickup should I use for Sultans of Swing?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dire Straits use on Sultans of Swing?
Guitar: 1978 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb.
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.
Sultans of Swing on other amps
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- Sultans of Swing on Boss Katana · 104
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Frontman 10G · 40
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Champion 20 · 31
- Sultans of Swing on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 30
- Sultans of Swing on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 25
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Frontman 15G · 23
- Sultans of Swing on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 21
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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.