Blackstar ID:X 50 settings
Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track] settings for Blackstar ID:X 50
Metric · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metric "Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track]" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:X 50, set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
updated 2026-06-11
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Blackstar ID:X 50 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the subtle spring reverb ambience.
- Pick lightly for a glassy, articulate tone that maintains clarity between notes.
- Ensure your neck pickup is selected for a warmer sound, which suits the clean riff section.
The original rig
What Metric used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:X 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely Marshall or Fender tube amp, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track] adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metric's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar ID:X 50 settings for Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track]?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track]?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Metric use on Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track]?
Guitar: Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul, but not confirmed for this recording). Amp: Unknown (likely Marshall or Fender tube amp, but not confirmed for this recording).
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.
Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track] on other amps
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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.