How to Dial In "Black Cloud" by ERRA - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Cloud"
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 Silence Outlives the Earth (2026). Silence Outlives the Earth is the seventh studio album by American progressive metalcore band Erra. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky Modern HT7 through a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, the rig we use for Erra's other songs from Silence Outlives the Earth, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Black Cloud" Tone
What guitar did ERRA use on "Black Cloud"?
The guitar on "Black Cloud" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky Modern HT7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Black Cloud" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Black Cloud" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Black Cloud" 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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