Zoom G3Xn settings
Plug In Baby settings for Zoom G3Xn
Muse · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Plug In Baby" riff tone on a Zoom G3Xn, use the MS 800 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-28
- Amp model
- MS 800 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1fuzzTB MK1.5 (Fuzz Face / Tone Bender MK1.5)Comp 10 · Stab 3
- 2reverbFD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 4
- 3noise gateZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction)Release 5 · Threshold 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for tight, aggressive riffs.
- Use a light pick attack to achieve a bright, cutting tone.
- Experiment with the fuzz settings to find the sweet spot for sustain.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G3Xn 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 G3Xn for Plug In Baby?
Use the MS 800 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by TB MK1.5 (Fuzz Face / Tone Bender MK1.5), FD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb), ZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction).
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?
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 G3Xn
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Creep · Radiohead
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
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.