AmpliTube 5 MAX settings
Detroit Rock City settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX
Kiss · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kiss "Detroit Rock City" riff tone on a AmpliTube 5 MAX, select the British Tube Lead 2 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP KH-202 · updated 2026-08-12
- Preset / mode
- British Tube Lead 2
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Maintain a tight palm mute on the lower strings for added punch.
- Focus on clear note separation to articulate each riff distinctly.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP KH-202 · updated 2026-08-12
- Preset / mode
- British Tube Lead 2
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for room ambience.
- Maintain a dynamic pick attack to achieve the tight, punchy sound.
- Focus on sustaining notes for a singing lead tone.
The original rig
What Kiss used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your AmpliTube 5 MAX actually has.
- Guitar
- 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, early 1970s, likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M speakers)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Detroit Rock City adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kiss's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the AmpliTube 5 MAX for Detroit Rock City?
Start from the British Tube Lead 2 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Detroit Rock City?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kiss use on Detroit Rock City?
Guitar: 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, early 1970s, likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP KH-202. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Detroit Rock City on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.