Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
WASHED settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
ELEVATION RHYTHM · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ELEVATION RHYTHM "WASHED" solo tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US Deluxe Nrm amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-07-28
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open Back 1x12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Quad Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (TS808)Gain 3.5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayDigital DelayMix 5.5 · Feedback 3.5
- 3reverbPlate ReverbMix 6.5 · Decay 5
- 4modulationChorusMix 5 · Rate 3 · Depth 3
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a delicate attack to maintain clarity.
- Incorporate ambient delay trails for a spacious feel.
- Focus on smooth, singing lead lines to emulate the original tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-07-28
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Quad Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (TS808)Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayDigital DelayMix 5 · Feedback 4
- 3reverbPlate ReverbMix 4 · Decay 5
- 4modulationChorusMix 5 · Rate 3 · Depth 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Use fingerstyle or light pick attack for a smoother, ambient tone.
- Experiment with slight palm muting to control resonance and add definition.
The original rig
What ELEVATION RHYTHM used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely Fender or PRS style electric, model not confirmed for this recording)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely modern clean amp or amp modeler, model not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get WASHED adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts ELEVATION RHYTHM'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 WASHED?
Use the US Deluxe Nrm (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Green 808 (TS808), Digital Delay, Plate Reverb, Chorus.
Which pickup should I use for WASHED?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ELEVATION RHYTHM use on WASHED?
Guitar: Unknown (likely Fender or PRS style electric, model not confirmed for this recording). Amp: Unknown (likely modern clean amp or amp modeler, model not confirmed for this recording).
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.
WASHED 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.