The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) by LINKIN PARK (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) by LINKIN PARK guitar tone is built on a Crate G20 Guitar Amplifier, dialed in at gain 8/10, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 6 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

Amp settings (0–10)

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How these settings compare

Measured against the 540 rock tones in our researched catalog: Gain 8 sits well above the rock average (4.8) — a hotter, more saturated take than most rock tones; mids at 5.5 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

Original gear

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar · Amp: Crate G20 Guitar Amplifier

Studio recording for 'The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)' riff section, 2024. Gear confirmed for 'From Zero' sessions; no evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this track. No explicit pedalboard for this song, but Fractal Audio FC-12 controller was present in studio rig.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar → Crate G20 Guitar Amplifier

Effects

reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (spring, level 4)

Tone character

tight and punchy, crisp attack, modern alternative rock edge, clear note separation, slightly compressed, dynamic and articulate, percussive palm muting, studio-polished clarity, not overly saturated, focused midrange

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, loud dynamics · crunch distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) sound.

Difficulty

3/5 · Riff

The riff requires intermediate-level control of palm muting and rhythmic precision, with some dynamic picking and articulation, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Worth knowing

• No explicit numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on typical Crate G20/Stratocaster rock setup and genre/era.
• No direct evidence of pedal use for this specific recording; Fractal Audio FC-12 controller was present in studio rig, but no effects confirmed for riff section.
• No explicit pickup selector position stated; bridge pickup inferred based on tone descriptors and genre.
• No evidence of amp-based effects beyond mild reverb; settings estimated.
• No pedalboard or effects chain for this specific song/section confirmed in sources.
• Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. LINKIN PARK's modern heavy instrumentals typically use high gain with a tight, controlled low end, slightly scooped but not hollow mids, and enough treble/presence for clarity without harshness. The riff section is dry and punchy, matching their signature nu-metal/alt-metal production style.

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Sources

• Linkin Park – From Zero - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard
• Linkin Park Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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