Approaching Normal album cover - Blue October
Album · 2 tones

Approaching Normal Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Blue October·2009·Guitar tone settings
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The Approaching Normal amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 2 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
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=2
Bass
5
5–5 · n=2
Mid
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=2
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=2
Presence
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=2
Volume
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=2
Tracklist

Every Approaching Normal Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Say It
  2. Dirt Room

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the Approaching Normal Tone

  1. What amp settings do I need for the Approaching Normal sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Approaching Normal we've catalogued, the median is gain 5.5 (range 5.5–5.5), with bass 5, mid 5.5, 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 Approaching Normal songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Approaching Normal broken down, including "Say It" and "Dirt Room". 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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