Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
The Downfall Of Us All settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
A Day to Remember · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the A Day to Remember "The Downfall Of Us All" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the EV101III (EVH 5150 III) 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 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-09-15
- Amp model
- EV101III (EVH 5150 III)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Neural DSP Quad Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 3compressionJewel (Diamond Comp)Level 5 · Sustain 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack of the notes.
- Experiment with dynamics to create contrast in the riff.
The original rig
What A Day to Remember used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP LTD EC-401B
- Amp
- EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Downfall Of Us All adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts A Day to Remember'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 The Downfall Of Us All?
Use the EV101III (EVH 5150 III) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Green 808 (TS808), Noise Gate, Jewel (Diamond Comp).
Which pickup should I use for The Downfall Of Us All?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did A Day to Remember use on The Downfall Of Us All?
Guitar: ESP LTD EC-401B. Amp: EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Downfall Of Us All 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.