Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo settings
Back in Black settings for Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo, use the FAS SUPER LEAD amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-18
- Amp model
- FAS SUPER LEAD
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Marshall 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 2reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to emulate the original riff.
- Use fingerstyle for dynamic control and articulation in your playing.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch and clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back in Black adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC'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 FM9 Mark II Turbo for Back in Black?
Use the FAS SUPER LEAD (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, followed by T808, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Back in Black?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. 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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Popular songs on the Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Strange Machines · The Gathering
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.