Rock for Light album cover - Bad Brains
Album · 3 tones

Rock for Light Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Bad Brains·1983·Guitar tone settings
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The Rock for Light amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 3 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
7
7–7 · n=3
Bass
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=3
Mid
6
6–6 · n=3
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=3
Presence
6
6–6 · n=3
Volume
7
7–7 · n=3
Tracklist

Every Rock for Light Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Rock for Light
  2. At the Movies
  3. How Low Can a Punk Get?

3 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Rock for Light Tone

  1. What amp settings do I need for the Rock for Light sound?

    Across the 3 guitar tracks from Rock for Light we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5 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.

  2. How many Rock for Light songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 3 tracks from Rock for Light broken down, including "Rock for Light" and "At the Movies". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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