How to Dial In "Reality in Motion" by Tame Impala - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Reality in Motion"
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 Currents (2015). A fast, bright Currents track with a psychedelic, chorused guitar sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Rickenbacker 330 through Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Set the amp at a low-gain, edge-of-breakup setting and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Reality in Motion" Tone
What guitar did Tame Impala use on "Reality in Motion"?
The guitar on "Reality in Motion" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 330 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Reality in Motion" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, 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 "Reality in Motion" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Reality in Motion" 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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