Behringer V-Tone GM108 settings
Killing in the Name settings for Behringer V-Tone GM108
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Behringer V-Tone GM108, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Amp model select 2, Gain mode select 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Behringer V-Tone GM108 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Amp model select
- 2
- Gain mode select
- 0
- Speaker sim select
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, percussive attack to maintain clarity.
- Use dynamic picking to enhance the articulation of the notes.
- Keep your strumming hand relaxed for a tight rhythm.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Behringer V-Tone GM108 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Behringer V-Tone GM108 settings for Killing in the Name?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Amp model select 2, Gain mode select 0.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
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.
Killing in the Name on other amps
- Killing in the Name on Fender Mustang LT25 · 134
- Killing in the Name on Boss Katana · 83
- Killing in the Name on Fender Frontman 10G · 45
- Killing in the Name on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 27
- Killing in the Name on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 21
- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Fender Champion 20 · 18
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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.