Starting-point EQ for nu metal tone, averaged from 9 famous nu 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.
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Averaged across 9 famous nu metal recordings: gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Nu metal is DETUNED and heavy — drop tunings (Drop C/B/A) or a 7-string, a thick low end and modern high-gain. Unlike classic metal, keep the MIDS present (around 4–5) for the groove-chug to punch, gate it tight for the staccato bounce, and let the low string do the weight. Think Korn, Slipknot, Deftones, Limp Bizkit.
Start with gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 5, treble 7, presence 6 (all out of 10), then fine-tune by ear. Lower the gain for cleaner passages, and push the mids up if the guitar disappears in a band mix.
The amps most used across these nu metal tones are Mesa Dual Rectifier. You don’t need the exact amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any nu metal tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.
Set the starting EQ above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed.