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How to get Infant Annihilator's guitar tone

Infant Annihilator across 2 famous tones — mostly through Hughes & Kettner Matrix 100 Head. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 9 · bass 5.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 7.5 · presence 7 (out of 10)
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Infant Annihilator's go-to amps

Hughes & Kettner Matrix 100 Head ×1

2 famous Infant Annihilator tones

Decapitation Fornication
gain 9 · bass 5.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 7
Cuntcrusher
gain 9 · bass 5.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 7.5

Metal amp settings

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How to get Infant Annihilator's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Infant Annihilator use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 9, bass 5.5, mid 4.5, treble 7.5, presence 7 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Infant Annihilator?

They favour Hughes & Kettner Matrix 100 Head. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Infant Annihilator's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Hughes & Kettner Matrix 100 Head) and a starting EQ of gain 9, bass 5.5, mid 4.5, treble 7.5, presence 7 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 2 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Infant Annihilator's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.