NUX MG-400 settings
Knights of Cydonia settings for NUX MG-400
Muse · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Knights of Cydonia" riff tone on a NUX MG-400, use the Die VH4 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 8, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Amp model
- Die VH4
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1fuzzFuzz FaceFuzz 8 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a tight, percussive attack.
- Incorporate tremolo picking for a buzzing, distorted effect.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch and clarity.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-400 actually has.
- Guitar
- Manson MB-1
- Amp
- Diezel VH4
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Knights of Cydonia adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse'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-400 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 Fuzz Face, Spring, 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?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Knights of Cydonia on other amps
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- Knights of Cydonia on Fender Mustang LT25 · 19
- Knights of Cydonia on Boss Katana · 17
- Knights of Cydonia on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 10
- Knights of Cydonia on Boss GT-1000 · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Vox AC30 · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Fender Tone Master Pro · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 4
Popular songs on the NUX MG-400
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Creep · Radiohead
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Iris · Goo Goo Dolls
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.