NUX MG-30 settings
The Best of Times settings for NUX MG-30
Dream Theater · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dream Theater "The Best of Times" solo tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Dual Rect amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5.5, 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 2026-10-09
- Amp model
- Dual Rect
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
NUX MG-30 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveRC BoostGain 5 · Bass 5 · Treble 6 · Level 8
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3
- 4distortionDist OneGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Utilize smooth legato runs to enhance the singing quality of the notes.
- Focus on clear note separation to maintain articulation during fast passages.
- Incorporate moderate vibrato to add expressiveness to sustained notes.
The original rig
What Dream Theater used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 2009 spec)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording era, 2009)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Best of Times adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dream Theater'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-30 for The Best of Times?
Use the Dual Rect (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by RC Boost, Noise Gate, Spring Reverb, Dist One.
Which pickup should I use for The Best of Times?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dream Theater use on The Best of Times?
Guitar: Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 2009 spec). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording era, 2009).
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.
Popular songs on the NUX MG-30
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · 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.