NUX MG-400 settings
Walk settings for NUX MG-400
Pantera · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a NUX MG-400, use the Uber Higain amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Kramer Focus VT-211S · updated 2026-11-12
- Amp model
- Uber Higain
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1eqParametric EQQ 1 · Bandwidth 1
- 2eqGraphic EQBand 1 0 · Band 5 0 · Band 6 0
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5
- 4overdriveBoost CoreGain 5 · Level 8
- 5distortionDist +Gain 8 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to enhance the percussive quality of the notes.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a more aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-400 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-400 for Walk?
Use the Uber Higain (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Parametric EQ, Graphic EQ, Noise Gate, Boost Core, Dist +.
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 Kramer Focus VT-211S. 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-400
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- 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
- 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.