Zoom G1X Four settings
Knights of Cydonia settings for Zoom G1X Four
Muse · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Knights of Cydonia" riff tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the DZ DRV (Diezel Herbert Channel 2) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 9, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-20
- Amp model
- DZ DRV (Diezel Herbert Channel 2)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 9
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1fuzzNYC Muff (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi)Fuzz 8 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 2
- 3noise gateZNRRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use aggressive tremolo picking for a tight, percussive attack.
- Focus on maintaining a consistent palm muting technique for clarity.
- Experiment with dynamics to accentuate the fuzzed-out sustain.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four actually has.
- Guitar
- Manson MB-1
- Amp
- Diezel VH4
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Knights of Cydonia adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Knights of Cydonia?
Use the DZ DRV (Diezel Herbert Channel 2) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 9, Presence 6, followed by NYC Muff (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi), Spring, ZNR.
Which pickup should I use for Knights of Cydonia?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Muse use on Knights of Cydonia?
Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Diezel VH4.
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.
Knights of Cydonia on other amps
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- Knights of Cydonia on Fender Mustang LT25 · 19
- Knights of Cydonia on Boss Katana · 17
- Knights of Cydonia on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 10
- Knights of Cydonia on Boss GT-1000 · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Vox AC30 · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Fender Tone Master Pro · 6
- Knights of Cydonia on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 4
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.