Zoom G1X Four settings
Plug In Baby settings for Zoom G1X Four
Muse · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Plug In Baby" riff tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the MA2203 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-20
- Amp model
- MA2203 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1fuzzFuzzComp 10 · Stab 3
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 2
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the bright, cutting attack of the riff.
- Incorporate palm muting on the lower strings for a tighter sound during the riff.
- Experiment with different picking dynamics to capture the aggressive feel of the original tone.
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
- Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Plug In Baby 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 Plug In Baby?
Use the MA2203 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Fuzz, Spring, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Plug In Baby?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Muse use on Plug In Baby?
Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Plug In Baby on other amps
- Plug In Baby on Boss Katana · 51
- Plug In Baby on Fender Frontman 10G · 14
- Plug In Baby on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 14
- Plug In Baby on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 13
- Plug In Baby on Boss GT-1000 · 13
- Plug In Baby on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 12
- Plug In Baby on Fender Champion 20 · 9
- Plug In Baby on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 9
Popular songs on the Zoom G1X Four
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- 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.