How to Dial In "In the Air" by L'Arc-en-Ciel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "In the Air"
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 Tierra (1994). Tierra is the second studio album by L'Arc-en-Ciel, released on July 14, 1994. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV, the rig we use for L'Arc-en-Ciel's other songs from Tierra, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck and middle pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "In the Air" Tone
What guitar did L'Arc-en-Ciel use on "In the Air"?
The guitar on "In the Air" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + middle (position 2) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "In the Air" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "In the Air" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "In the Air" 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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