Vox Valvetronix VT40X settings
Brazil settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40X
Declan McKenna · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Declan McKenna "Brazil" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT40X, select the Brit 800 preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Bias shift 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Kramer Striker 100ST · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- Brit 800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
- Bias shift
- 1
- Power level
- 8
- Class selector
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
- Experiment with dynamics to achieve the chimey and jangly attack characteristic of the riff.
The original rig
What Declan McKenna used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT40X actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Memphis ES-335 Block
- Amp
- Orange Dual Terror DT30H with Orange PPC212 cab
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Brazil adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Declan McKenna's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Vox Valvetronix VT40X for Brazil?
Start from the Brit 800 preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Bias shift 1.
Which pickup should I use for Brazil?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Declan McKenna use on Brazil?
Guitar: Gibson Memphis ES-335 Block. Amp: Orange Dual Terror DT30H with Orange PPC212 cab.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Kramer Striker 100ST. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Brazil on other amps
Popular songs on the Vox Valvetronix VT40X
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) · The Cure
- Walk · Pantera
- The Chain · Fleetwood Mac
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Take It Easy · Eagles
- Teenage Dirtbag · Wheatus
- Johnny B. Goode · Chuck Berry
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.