How to Dial In "Break the Cycle" by Motionless in White - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Break the Cycle"
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 Reincarnate (2014). Reincarnate is the third studio album by American metalcore band Motionless in White. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD TE-1000 through a Peavey 6534+, the rig we use for Motionless in White's other songs from Reincarnate, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop A (A E A D F♯ B).
Common Questions About the "Break the Cycle" Tone
What guitar did Motionless in White use on "Break the Cycle"?
The guitar on "Break the Cycle" (released 2014) isn't documented; the ESP LTD TE-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop A (A E A D F♯ B), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Break the Cycle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 7, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Break the Cycle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Break the Cycle" 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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