How to Dial In "Answering the Call" by Dream Theater - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Answering the Call"
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 A View from the Top of the World (2021). A View from the Top of the World is the fifteenth studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on October 22, 2021. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Music Man John Petrucci Majesty through a Mesa Boogie JP-2C, the rig we use for Dream Theater's other songs from A View from the Top of the World, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Answering the Call" Tone
What guitar did Dream Theater use on "Answering the Call"?
The guitar on "Answering the Call" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Music Man John Petrucci Majesty above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Answering the Call" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "Answering the Call" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Answering the Call" 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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