How to Dial In "Outside World" by Midnight Oil - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Outside 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 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (1982). 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band Midnight Oil, released in 1982 by Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Midnight Oil's other songs from 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Outside World" Tone
What guitar did Midnight Oil use on "Outside World"?
The guitar on "Outside World" (released 1982) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Outside World" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Outside 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 "Outside 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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