How to Dial In "Earth Day" by Devin Townsend - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Earth Day"
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 Terria (2001). Terria is the fifth solo album by Canadian musician Devin Townsend. The album was released in 2001 on Townsend's label, HevyDevy Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Framus Devin Townsend Stormbender through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, the rig we use for Devin Townsend's other songs from Terria, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Earth Day" Tone
What guitar did Devin Townsend use on "Earth Day"?
The guitar on "Earth Day" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Framus Devin Townsend Stormbender above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Earth Day" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Earth Day" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Earth Day" 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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