Sonicake Pocket Master settings
Layla settings for Sonicake Pocket Master
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Sonicake Pocket Master, use the Crunch amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- Crunch
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTube ScreamerGain 5 · Tone 7 · Level 7
- 2compressionBlues DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 3reverbHallMix 3 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a strong picking attack to achieve a sharp, aggressive tone.
- Use palm muting selectively to emphasize the riff's percussive elements.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics for a more expressive performance.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Sonicake Pocket Master 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 amp model should I use on the Sonicake Pocket Master for Layla?
Use the Crunch (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Tube Screamer, Blues Drive, Hall.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, 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?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. 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 Sonicake Pocket Master
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.