Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III settings
Crazy Train settings for Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III, use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-06-03
- Amp model
- Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1distortionRat Dist (Rat)Volume 10 · Filter 5 · Distortion 4
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 3eqGraphic EQBand 1 0 · Band 2 3 · Band 3 7 · Band 4 10 · Band 5 3 · Band 7 3 · Band 8 0 · Band 10 3
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting for the riff.
- Use a strong pick attack to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to enhance note separation.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III actually has.
- Guitar
- 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crazy Train adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ozzy Osbourne's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III for Crazy Train?
Use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Rat Dist (Rat), Noise Gate, Graphic EQ.
Which pickup should I use for Crazy Train?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on Crazy Train?
Guitar: 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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.