The Yamaha THR desktop amp has several amp models — Clean, Crunch, Lead and Hi-Gain. Pick the model for your genre, then set Gain, Master and the EQ.
Pick the amp model. The model is the core sound: <b>Clean</b> for sparkle, <b>Crunch</b> for blues and classic rock, <b>Lead</b> for hard rock, <b>Hi-Gain</b> for metal.
Clean. Clean model. Gain low (2–3), Bass 5, Middle 5, Treble 6, add a little reverb or chorus. Great on a desk.
Blues / classic rock. Crunch model. Gain 4–5, mids present, light reverb. Cleans up with your volume knob.
Rock. Lead model. Gain 5–6, Bass 5, Middle 6, Treble 6, a touch of delay.
Metal. Hi-Gain model. Gain 7–8, Bass 6, Middle 4–5, Treble 6. Keep the gain controlled — it is a small amp, so tightness matters.
Use the THR Remote app. The free THR Remote app lets you tweak everything, save presets and store deeper effects — a fast way to dial and save your tones.
💡 Pick the amp model for your genre (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Hi-Gain), then set gain and EQ. On a small desktop amp keep the gain controlled and lean on the mids.
What are the best Yamaha THR settings for metal?
What are the best Yamaha THR settings for metal?
Use the Hi-Gain amp model, gain around 7–8, bass 6, middle 4–5, treble 6, and keep the gain controlled for tightness. The THR Remote app lets you add a noise gate and save the preset.