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Sonicake Matribox II Pro settings

Smoke on the Water settings for Sonicake Matribox II Pro

Deep Purple · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water" riff tone on a Sonicake Matribox II Pro, use the Brit 800 amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10

Amp model
Brit 800
Channel
Crunch
Cab
4x12 cabinet
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
6
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveSkreamer (TS-808)Gain 4 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3

Playing tips

  • Use a light touch for a punchy attack.
  • Focus on palm muting for a tighter sound.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance articulation.

The original rig

What Deep Purple used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Sonicake Matribox II Pro actually has.

Guitar
1968 Fender Stratocaster (rosewood fretboard, stock single-coil pickups)
Amp
Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967, 4x12 cabinet, late 1960s/early 1970s version)
Gain
6
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0.5
Full Smoke on the Water tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Sonicake Matribox II Pro for Smoke on the Water?

Use the Brit 800 (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Skreamer (TS-808), Spring.

Which pickup should I use for Smoke on the Water?

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

What gear did Deep Purple use on Smoke on the Water?

Guitar: 1968 Fender Stratocaster (rosewood fretboard, stock single-coil pickups). Amp: Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967, 4x12 cabinet, late 1960s/early 1970s version).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier 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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