How to Dial In "Touch the Sky" by Hillsong United - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Touch the Sky"
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 Empires (2015). An anthemic worship build with chiming, sustained guitar lines and a big chorus. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired stands in. Use the neck pickup and set the amp to a medium-gain crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Touch the Sky" Tone
What guitar did Hillsong United use on "Touch the Sky"?
The guitar on "Touch the Sky" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Touch the Sky" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Touch the Sky" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Touch the Sky" 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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