Neural DSP Quad Cortex

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To recreate Mark Knopfler's tone on the Quad Cortex, especially his clean, fingerstyle-driven sound (as heard on Dire Straits tracks like "Sultans of Swing"), focus on getting the dynamics right and keeping the tone clear with a bit of compression and reverb.

1. Amplifier:

Mark Knopfler is known for using Fender Vibrolux or Fender Twin Reverb amps for his clean, bell-like tones. On the Quad Cortex, you can approximate this using:

Amp Model: Fender Twin Reverb (or closest match like a clean Fender amp).

Settings:

Gain: 3-4 (Keep it clean, just a touch of break-up when you dig in).
Bass: 5-6 (To add warmth without overpowering the tone).
Mid: 5-6 (Knopfler’s tone is balanced in the mids, not too scooped).
Treble: 6-7 (To get that clear, chimey high end).
Presence: 6-8 (For clarity and articulation).
2. Cabinet:

Knopfler used Fender 2x12 cabinets in conjunction with his amps. On the Quad Cortex, use a 2x12 cabinet model:

Cab Model: 2x12 Fender Twin.
3. Compressor:

Compression is crucial to Knopfler’s sound, as it balances out his dynamic fingerpicking and adds sustain.

Effect: Chief CS3 (based on the Boss CS3 compressor)​.

Settings:

Sustain: 3-5 (Just enough to even out the dynamics, without squashing the tone).
Attack: 5-6 (Set for a medium attack to preserve picking dynamics).
Level: Adjust to unity gain.
4. Reverb:

Knopfler’s tone often features light reverb to add space without overpowering the natural sound of the guitar.

Effect: Room Reverb or Plate Reverb for a more vintage feel​.

Settings:

Mix: 15-20% (Subtle, just to add some air to the sound).
Decay: 1.5-2 seconds (A short decay to keep things natural).
5. EQ (Tone Shaping):

Using an EQ to fine-tune the tone after the amp can help you achieve Knopfler’s crisp, yet warm sound.

Effect: Graphic-9 EQ​.

Settings:

500Hz: +1-2dB (Add warmth and body to the tone).
2kHz: +1-2dB (For clarity and articulation in the picking attack).
8kHz: +1-2dB (Brighten the highs without getting harsh).
6. Overdrive (optional):

Knopfler rarely used heavy distortion, but a mild overdrive could be added to emulate some of his grittier live tones.

Effect: Overdrive (based on a Tube Screamer style pedal).

Settings:

Gain: 2-3 (Low gain for a subtle breakup).
Tone: 5-6 (Balanced tone).
Level: Adjust to unity.
Guitar and Pickup Selection:

Use a Stratocaster-style guitar, and select the neck or middle pickup for the best results. Knopfler's tone thrives on a clean, rounded sound from single-coil pickups.
This setup will give you a tone very close to Mark Knopfler’s clean, articulate sound that showcases the dynamics of fingerpicking while keeping a full, rich tone.