Fractal Audio FM3 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Fractal Audio FM3
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM3, use the USA IIC+ (Mesa Mark IIC+) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Antique Silverburst · updated 2026-07-24
- Amp model
- USA IIC+ (Mesa Mark IIC+)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionRat DistVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveT808Gain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a consistent attack for clear note separation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM3 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 FM3 for Enter Sandman?
Use the USA IIC+ (Mesa Mark IIC+) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, followed by Rat Dist, Noise Gate, T808.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Antique Silverburst. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
- Enter Sandman on Fender Mustang LT25 · 644
- Enter Sandman on Boss Katana · 470
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 10G · 238
- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Fractal Audio FM3
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Crossroads · Cream
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.