Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings
Killing in the Name settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4, set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 0, Isf 5, Power reduction 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 5
- Power reduction
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, percussive attack to enhance clarity.
- Use dynamic picking to bring out the articulation in the notes.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight and punchy.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 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 Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings for Killing in the Name?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 0, Isf 5, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, 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
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- 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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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.