Grasping all of the features behind an amps settings can be difficult. Many musicians have an okay understanding of what knob adjustments such as EQ and Gain do, but knowledge of the exact function of such adjustments can hold a greater understanding of how to shape your tone, and how each amp is different. These [...]
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Super Tight Deathcore
For those of you into that Deathcore/Djent stuff, here are some tips for getting that really tight, hi-gain sound that bands such as Periphery, Born of Osiris, After The Burial, and others use. I’m using a Marshall MG100 Series Head with a matching full cab. I’m also using a Line 6 Uber Metal Pedal. Settings are [...]
Thick And Chunky
(Note: w/Marshall 1960AV V30-loaded 4×12) Lead channel, deep and tone shi(f)t off. Bass- 6, Mids- 8, Treble- 4, Presence- 2, Gain- 6, Master- 6. No boost. Also note: this is loud. I found JJ pres and =C= EL34s to work well in this amp, though a pre full of JJs can get a bit murky; [...]
Punchy Metal
Equipment Used Gibson Les Paul Standard (really for this sound you need humbuckers) Description This sound is great for playing metal when the amp is up loud, it stays tight and punchy. Setting Gain channel 2 Gain: 10 Contour: 10 Treble: 6-8 Mid: 3 Bass: 5
Metal
Equipment Used Guitar with humbuckers & amp on hi gain channel Description Thrash metal sound Setting Vol: 1-5 Gain: 10 Contour: 10 Bass: 4-10 (depending on volume level) Mid: 0 or 7 Treble: 10 Reverb: (optional)
Distortion Rock
Equipment Used Piece of crap Samick strat copy with humbucker in the bridge position, Valvestate Combo Description Sounds good to play Creed or anything thing hard rocky Setting Overdrive: 2 Gain: 9 Contour: 8.5 Volume: to suit Bass: 8 Middle: 3 Treble: 5 P.D: off
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