Knights of Cydonia settings for NUX MG-30

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

5

Treble

8

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1fuzzMuff FuzzFuzz 7 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 3
3. 3overdriveT ScreamGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
4. 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

• Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive attack.
• Incorporate tremolo picking for a buzzing, distorted sound.
• Focus on maintaining clarity in the riff despite high gain.

NUX MG-30 knobs

Gain

5.5

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

7

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1fuzzMuff FuzzVolume 7 · Fuzz 8 · Tone 5
2. 2pitchHarmonistInterval 12
3. 3reverbRoom ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3
4. 4compressionStudio CompLevel 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
5. 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5

Playing tips

• Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack and sustain of the notes.
• Incorporate pitch-shifting techniques with your multi-FX to mimic the octave jumps.
• Experiment with feedback techniques to achieve a controlled, singing sustain.

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-30 for Knights of Cydonia?

Use the Die VH4 (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 8, Presence 6, followed by Muff Fuzz, Spring Reverb, T Scream, Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Knights of Cydonia?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Muse use on Knights of Cydonia?

Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Diezel VH4.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112VM. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.