How to Dial In "Black Is the Soul" by Korn - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Is the Soul"
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 The Serenity of Suffering (2016). The Serenity of Suffering is the twelfth studio album by American nu metal band Korn. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez Munky APEX 7-String through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Korn's other songs from The Serenity of Suffering, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Songsterr's transcription is written for a seven-string guitar tuned A D G C F A D, low to high; a six-string player needs a baritone or a re-voiced, downtuned part.
Common Questions About the "Black Is the Soul" Tone
What guitar did Korn use on "Black Is the Soul"?
The guitar on "Black Is the Soul" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Ibanez Munky APEX 7-String (Korn Sig) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Black Is the Soul" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 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 "Black Is the Soul" 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 Is the Soul" 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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