AmpliTube 5 MAX settings
The Funeral Of Hearts settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX
HIM · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the HIM "The Funeral Of Hearts" riff tone on a AmpliTube 5 MAX, select the British Lead 2000 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Donner DLP-124 Electric Guitar · updated 2026-06-03
- Preset / mode
- British Lead 2000
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 3
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to emphasize the tight, percussive rhythm.
- Incorporate dynamic picking to enhance the melodic layers.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb to create an ambient atmosphere.
The original rig
What HIM used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your AmpliTube 5 MAX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (studio recording, left channel); Fender Telecaster (studio recording, right channel)
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head (main lead/rhythm); Laney VH100R (alternate/overdub); Marshall Valvestate 8100 (possible overdub, less likely for main riff)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Funeral Of Hearts adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts HIM'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 The Funeral Of Hearts?
Start from the British Lead 2000 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for The Funeral Of Hearts?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did HIM use on The Funeral Of Hearts?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (studio recording, left channel); Fender Telecaster (studio recording, right channel). Amp: Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head (main lead/rhythm); Laney VH100R (alternate/overdub); Marshall Valvestate 8100 (possible overdub, less likely for main riff).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Donner DLP-124 Electric Guitar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.