Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 settings
Tornado of Souls settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
Megadeth · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Tornado of Souls" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4, set Gain 9, Reverb 0, Isf 7, Tap tempo 0, Manual button 1, Power reduction 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 7
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Manual button
- 1
- Power reduction
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity.
- Utilize fluid legato runs for smooth transitions.
- Incorporate fast alternate picking for precision.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Manual button
- 0
- Power reduction
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive feel.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tornado of Souls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 settings for Tornado of Souls?
Set Gain 9, Reverb 0, Isf 7, Tap tempo 0, Manual button 1, Power reduction 1.
Which pickup should I use for Tornado of Souls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Tornado of Souls?
Guitar: Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources).
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.
Tornado of Souls on other amps
Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Creep · Radiohead
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- One · Metallica
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.