Roland Cube 20X settings
I Need You settings for Roland Cube 20X
Lynyrd Skynyrd · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lynyrd Skynyrd "I Need You" riff tone on a Roland Cube 20X, set Gain 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Efx knob 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-16
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Roland Cube 20X knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Efx knob
- 0
- Lead gain
- 0
- Lead volume
- 0
- Clean volume
- 7
- Power squeezer
- 1
- Delay reverb knob
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 for a subtle spacious feel.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and dynamic response.
- Focus on chord definition to achieve the articulate sound characteristic of the original tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-16
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Roland Cube 20X knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Efx knob
- 0
- Lead gain
- 6
- Lead volume
- 6
- Clean volume
- 0
- Power squeezer
- 1
- Delay reverb knob
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on smooth, vocal-like bends to capture the essence of the solo.
- Maintain a laid-back attack to emulate the expressive dynamics of the original performance.
The original rig
What Lynyrd Skynyrd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Cube 20X actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely '59 reissue or similar, as used by Gary Rossington in studio)
- Amp
- Peavey Mace (early 1970s, 160-watt solid-state preamp/tube power amp combo, as used by Rossington in studio)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Need You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lynyrd Skynyrd's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Roland Cube 20X settings for I Need You?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Efx knob 0.
Which pickup should I use for I Need You?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Lynyrd Skynyrd use on I Need You?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely '59 reissue or similar, as used by Gary Rossington in studio). Amp: Peavey Mace (early 1970s, 160-watt solid-state preamp/tube power amp combo, as used by Rossington in studio).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.