Symbols album cover - KMFDM
Album · 2 tones

Symbols Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

KMFDM·1997·Guitar tone settings
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The Symbols 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
7
7–7 · n=2
Bass
6
6–6 · n=2
Mid
4
4–4 · n=2
Treble
6
6–6 · n=2
Presence
6
6–6 · n=2
Volume
7
7–7 · n=2
The rig behind the record

The Gear Behind Symbols

Tracklist

Every Symbols Tone You Can Dial In

  1. MegalomaniacMarshall JCM800 2203
  2. Anarchy

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the Symbols Tone

  1. What amp was Symbols recorded with?

    Every one of the Symbols tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Marshall JCM800 2203. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.

  2. What guitar was used on Symbols?

    The ESP E-II Eclipse (a modern equivalent) appears on the most Symbols 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.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the Symbols sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Symbols we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 6, mid 4, 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.

  4. How many Symbols songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Symbols broken down, including "Megalomaniac" and "Anarchy". 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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