How to Dial In "Us Against the World" by Killswitch Engage - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Us Against the World"
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 Atonement (2019). A fast, melodic metalcore track with chugging low riffs, harmonised leads and a big chorus. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through an EVH 5150III 100W stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Us Against the World" Tone
What guitar did Killswitch Engage use on "Us Against the World"?
The guitar on "Us Against the World" (released 2019) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Us Against the World" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Us Against the World" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Us Against the World" 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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