Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Zero settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Periphery · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Periphery "Zero" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Bogna Uber Clean (Bogner Uberschall) amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-21
- Amp model
- Bogna Uber Clean (Bogner Uberschall)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 12" speaker
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Quad Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise Gate
- 2overdriveGreen 808 (TS808)Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 3reverbMind HallMix 4 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to enhance clarity and articulation.
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic and nuanced approach.
- Maintain a steady picking hand to ensure consistent volume and tone.
Solo settings
updated 2026-08-21
- Amp model
- EV101III (EVH 5150 III)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (TS808)Gain 0 · Tone 8 · Level 10
- 2noise gateNoise Gate
- 3reverbPlate ReverbMix 3 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on precise note separation during fast runs.
- Utilize legato techniques for fluidity in your playing.
- Maintain a percussive attack to enhance clarity in high-gain settings.
The original rig
What Periphery used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson USA Misha Mansoor Signature Juggernaut HT6
- Amp
- Fractal Audio Axe-Fx (amp modeler, likely using a high-gain amp sim such as Peavey 5150/EVH or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Zero adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Periphery'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 Zero?
Use the Bogna Uber Clean (Bogner Uberschall) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Noise Gate, Green 808 (TS808), Mind Hall.
Which pickup should I use for Zero?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Periphery use on Zero?
Guitar: Jackson USA Misha Mansoor Signature Juggernaut HT6. Amp: Fractal Audio Axe-Fx (amp modeler, likely using a high-gain amp sim such as Peavey 5150/EVH or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier).
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.
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.