Roland Micro Cube GX settings
Layla settings for Roland Micro Cube GX
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Roland Micro Cube GX, set Gain 7, Reverb 2, Tone 6. Use the all pickups pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-15
- Pickup
- All pickups
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Roland Micro Cube GX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
- Tone
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the crunch of the riff.
- Focus on tight palm muting for the descending notes to maintain clarity.
- Experiment with your amp's reverb to add depth without losing the attack.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Micro Cube GX actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos'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 Layla?
Set Gain 7, Reverb 2, Tone 6.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
All pickups, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
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.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the Roland Micro Cube GX
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Creep · Radiohead
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- embers · Dead Butterflies
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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.