NUX MG-101 settings
Walk settings for NUX MG-101
Pantera · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a NUX MG-101, use the Slo (Soldano SLO-100) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 6.5, 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 Ibanez GIO GRX70QA · updated 2026-11-13
- Amp model
- Slo (Soldano SLO-100)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed-back cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
NUX MG-101 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1eqGraphic EQGain 3 0 · Gain 4 3 · Gain 5 5 · Gain 6 0 · Frequency 3 1.5 · Frequency 4 3.2 · Frequency 5 5 · Frequency 6 12
- 2eqParametric EQQ 1
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 4distortionMetal DistortionGain 8 · Tone 7 · Level 8
- 5boostBoostGain 2 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to enhance clarity and definition.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-101 actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Walk adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-101 for Walk?
Use the Slo (Soldano SLO-100) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7, followed by Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Noise Gate, Metal Distortion, Boost.
Which pickup should I use for Walk?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Walk?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Walk on other amps
Popular songs on the NUX MG-101
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Plug In Baby · Muse
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.