How to Dial In "Velorum" by Steve Vai - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Velorum"
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 Story of Light (2012). The Story of Light is the eighth studio album by guitarist Steve Vai, released on August 14, 2012 through Favored Nations Entertainment. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez JEM7V through a Carvin Legacy 3, the rig we use for Steve Vai's other songs from The Story of Light, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Velorum" Tone
What guitar did Steve Vai use on "Velorum"?
The guitar on "Velorum" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Ibanez JEM7V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Velorum" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Velorum" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Velorum" 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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