How to Dial In "Forgotten in Space" by Voivod - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Forgotten in Space"
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 Killing Technology (1987). Killing Technology is the third studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Voivod. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Mesa Boogie Mark III, the rig we use for Voivod's other songs from Killing Technology, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Forgotten in Space" Tone
What guitar did Voivod use on "Forgotten in Space"?
The guitar on "Forgotten in Space" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Forgotten in Space" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Forgotten in Space" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Forgotten in Space" 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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