Black Earth Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Black Earth track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 4 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 6.5
The Gear Behind Black Earth
Every Black Earth Tone You Can Dial In
4 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Black Earth Tone
What amp was Black Earth recorded with?
Every one of the Black Earth tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Peavey 6505+ (a modern equivalent). ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.
What guitar was used on Black Earth?
The ESP LTD EC-1000 (a modern equivalent) appears on the most Black Earth tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.
What amp settings do I need for the Black Earth sound?
Across the 4 guitar tracks from Black Earth we've catalogued, the median is gain 8 (range 8–8), with bass 6, mid 5, treble 7 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.
What pedals are on Black Earth?
The Tube Screamer (modern equivalent: Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer) shows up on the most tracks here. Every track breakdown lists that song's full signal chain in order, and the match engine substitutes what you own for what you don't.
How many Black Earth songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 4 tracks from Black Earth broken down, including "Dark Insanity" and "Eureka". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.