AmpliTube 5 MAX settings
ROCKSTAR settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX
ADO · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ADO "ROCKSTAR" riff tone on a AmpliTube 5 MAX, select the British Lead 2000 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, 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
updated 2026-10-06
- Preset / mode
- British Lead 2000
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to emphasize the percussive attack of the riff.
- Maintain a tight picking hand for articulate note separation.
- Focus on dynamic playing to enhance the punchy, mid-focused character of the tone.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-06
- Preset / mode
- Metal Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your pick attack is crisp to maintain clarity in the lead lines.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for saturation without losing clarity.
The original rig
What ADO used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your AmpliTube 5 MAX actually has.
- Guitar
- 1970s Fender Telecaster-style (P90-P90 configuration, likely custom or session instrument)
- Amp
- Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall or modern digital amp sim, exact model not confirmed)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get ROCKSTAR adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts ADO'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 ROCKSTAR?
Start from the British Lead 2000 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for ROCKSTAR?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ADO use on ROCKSTAR?
Guitar: 1970s Fender Telecaster-style (P90-P90 configuration, likely custom or session instrument). Amp: Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall or modern digital amp sim, exact model not confirmed).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the AmpliTube 5 MAX
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.