How to Dial In "Hero in a Dream" by Ensiferum - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hero in a Dream"
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 Ensiferum (2001). Ensiferum's debut album, recorded in November 2000 at Sundi-Coop Studios and released on Spinefarm on 9 July 2001. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX II, the nearest rig to the one Ensiferum is documented with, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Hero in a Dream" Tone
What guitar did Ensiferum use on "Hero in a Dream"?
The guitar on "Hero in a Dream" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Hero in a Dream" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, 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 "Hero in a Dream" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hero in a Dream" 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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