Sonicake Matribox II Pro settings
Walk settings for Sonicake Matribox II Pro
Pantera · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Sonicake Matribox II Pro, use the Dark Double amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22-7 · updated 2026-10-17
- Amp model
- Dark Double
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1eqGuitar EQ 1 (5-band)Level 5 · Band 1 0 · Band 2 0 · Band 4 0 · Band 5 5
- 2eqGuitar EQ 2 (5-band)Level 5 · Band 1 0 · Band 3 0 · Band 4 0 · Band 5 5
- 3noise gateGate 1 (ISP Decimator)Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 4distortionDark Mouse (ProCo Rat)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 8
- 5boostM-Boost (MXR Micro Amp)Gain 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to enhance the percussive quality.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the chugging tight and aggressive.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Sonicake Matribox II Pro 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 Sonicake Matribox II Pro for Walk?
Use the Dark Double (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7, followed by Guitar EQ 1 (5-band), Guitar EQ 2 (5-band), Gate 1 (ISP Decimator), Dark Mouse (ProCo Rat), M-Boost (MXR Micro Amp).
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 Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22-7. 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
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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.