Emerald Forest and the Blackbird album cover - Swallow the Sun
Album · 2 tones

Emerald Forest and the Blackbird Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Swallow the Sun·2012·Guitar tone settings
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The Emerald Forest and the Blackbird 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
6
6–6 · n=2
Bass
7
7–7 · n=2
Mid
6
6–6 · n=2
Treble
4
4–4 · n=2
Presence
4
4–4 · n=2
Volume
6
6–6 · n=2
The rig behind the record

The Gear Behind Emerald Forest and the Blackbird

Tracklist

Every Emerald Forest and the Blackbird Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Cathedral Walls
  2. Emerald Forest and the BlackbirdRockerverb

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the Emerald Forest and the Blackbird Tone

  1. What amp was Emerald Forest and the Blackbird recorded with?

    Every one of the Emerald Forest and the Blackbird tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Rockerverb (modern equivalent: Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII). 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 Emerald Forest and the Blackbird?

    The ESP E-II Eclipse (a modern equivalent) appears on the most Emerald Forest and the Blackbird 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 Emerald Forest and the Blackbird sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Emerald Forest and the Blackbird we've catalogued, the median is gain 6 (range 6–6), with bass 7, mid 6, treble 4 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 Emerald Forest and the Blackbird songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Emerald Forest and the Blackbird broken down, including "Cathedral Walls" and "Emerald Forest and the Blackbird". 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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