Starting-point EQ for djent / progressive metal tone, averaged from 11 famous djent / progressive metal recordings. Dial these in, then fine-tune by ear — or let the tool below adapt them to the exact amp and guitar you own.
Starting point: Gain 5.5 · Bass 5 · Mid 5.5 · Treble 6.5 · Presence 6 (out of 10)
💡 Djent is about a TIGHT, controlled low end on an extended-range (7/8-string) or low-tuned guitar — pull the bass back (3–4) so the low string stays defined, keep mids present (5–6), and gate it hard for the machine-precise, staccato chugs. Clarity over saturation.