How to Dial In "Macrosolutions to Megaproblems" by Voivod - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Macrosolutions to Megaproblems"
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 Dimension Hatröss (1988). Dimension Hatröss ( HAYT-ross) is the fourth studio album by the 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 Dimension Hatröss, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Macrosolutions to Megaproblems" Tone
What guitar did Voivod use on "Macrosolutions to Megaproblems"?
The guitar on "Macrosolutions to Megaproblems" (released 1988) 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 "Macrosolutions to Megaproblems" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Macrosolutions to Megaproblems" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Macrosolutions to Megaproblems" 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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