Dirty Diana settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX

AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

4

Mid

5

Treble

5.5

Presence

4

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Focus on tight, rhythmic playing to capture the percussive nature of the riff.
• Use palm muting selectively to enhance articulation and clarity.
• Ensure your picking attack is consistent for a clean, percussive sound.

AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs

Gain

7.5

Bass

5

Mid

7

Treble

8

Presence

6

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Focus on fluid legato runs to achieve the singing sustain characteristic of the solo.
• Maintain a punchy pick attack to ensure crisp note separation during fast runs.

What preset should I use on the AmpliTube 5 MAX for Dirty Diana?

Start from the Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Dirty Diana?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 9-10 and volume at 8-10.

What gear did Michael Jackson use on Dirty Diana?

Guitar: Jackson Soloist (late 1980s, likely custom, HSS or HH configuration). Amp: Late '60s Marshall Plexi head into 1980s Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion V30 speakers.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.