Black Messiah album cover - D'Angelo
Album · 3 tones

Black Messiah Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

D'Angelo·2014·Guitar tone settings
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The Black Messiah 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
2
2–2 · n=3
Bass
5
5–5 · n=3
Mid
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=3
Treble
6
6–6 · n=3
Presence
5
5–5 · n=3
Volume
4
4–4 · n=3
Tracklist

Every Black Messiah Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Ain't That Easy
  2. Betray My Heart
  3. Really Love

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the Black Messiah Tone

  1. What amp settings do I need for the Black Messiah sound?

    Across the 3 guitar tracks from Black Messiah we've catalogued, the median is gain 2 (range 2–2), with bass 5, mid 5.5, treble 6 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 Black Messiah songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 3 tracks from Black Messiah broken down, including "Ain't That Easy" and "Betray My Heart". 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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