How to Dial In "Near DT, MI" by black midi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Near DT, MI"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Schlagenheim (2019). Schlagenheim is the debut studio album by the English experimental rock band Black Midi, released on 21 June 2019 through Rough Trade Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Reverend Descent W Baritone through an Orange AD30, the rig we use for black midi's other songs from Schlagenheim, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in a tuning that is not one of the standard names: B E A D F♯ B, low to high.
Common Questions About the "Near DT, MI" Tone
What guitar did black midi use on "Near DT, MI"?
The guitar on "Near DT, MI" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Reverend Descent W Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Near DT, MI" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Near DT, MI" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Near DT, MI" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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