How to Dial In "Killing Time" by Papa Roach - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Killing Time"
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 Ego Trip (2022). A heavy, punchy modern-rock track with a tight, chugging riff. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest (Papa Roach) through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier 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 "Killing Time" Tone
What guitar did Papa Roach use on "Killing Time"?
The guitar on "Killing Time" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest (Papa Roach) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Killing Time" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Killing Time" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Killing Time" 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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