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Roland Micro Cube GX settings

Creep settings for Roland Micro Cube GX

Radiohead · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Roland Micro Cube GX, set Gain 7, Reverb 0.5, Tone 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-21

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Roland Micro Cube GX knobs

Gain
7
Reverb
0.5
Tone
7

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on · 0.5

Playing tips

  • Use the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
  • Set your amp's reverb to a low level to maintain clarity while adding some space.
  • Keep your attack tight and percussive to match the original riff's punchiness.

The original rig

What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Micro Cube GX actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
2
Full Creep tone breakdown, effects and sources →

Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep adapted to your exact rig

These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Roland Micro Cube GX settings for Creep?

Set Gain 7, Reverb 0.5, Tone 7.

Which pickup should I use for Creep?

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

What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.

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.

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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.