🎚️ Laney · Metal

Laney settings for metal

For metal, a Laney starts around gain 6, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10) — averaged across 10 famous metal recordings made on one. Use these as a starting point, then let GuitarToneAdapt re-dial the exact tone for the guitar, pickups and amp you actually own.

Metal starting point
Gain
6
Bass
5.5
Mid
6.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6
Reverb
1
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10 famous metal tones on a Laney

Iron ManBlack Sabbath · metalgain 8 · treb 6
bass 7.5 · mid 7.5ParanoidBlack Sabbath · metalgain 7.5 · treb 8
bass 3 · mid 8.5Rat SaladBlack Sabbath · metalgain 7.5 · treb 6.5
bass 7 · mid 7Black SabbathBlack Sabbath · metalgain 7.5 · treb 7.5
bass 4 · mid 8.5Children of the GraveBlack Sabbath · heavy metalgain 6 · treb 6
bass 6 · mid 6Sweet LeafBlack Sabbath · heavy metalgain 6 · treb 5
bass 6 · mid 6Fairies Wear BootsBlack Sabbath · heavy metalgain 6 · treb 6
bass 6 · mid 6War PigsBlack Sabbath · metalgain 5.5 · treb 6.5
bass 5 · mid 6N.I.B.Black Sabbath · metalgain 5 · treb 6
bass 6 · mid 6My CurseKillswitch Engage · metalgain 0 · treb 6.5
bass 5.5 · mid 5.5

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Settings are community-researched estimates averaged across metal recordings, adapted to your gear by GuitarToneAdapt. Best amp settings for metal · All tones