Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo settings
Killing in the Name settings for Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo, use the JCM-800 amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-28
- Amp model
- JCM-800
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Peavey 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1overdrivePlus DistortionVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 4
- 2reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Use a clean picking technique to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Focus on a percussive attack to emphasize the rhythm.
- Experiment with dynamics in your picking to enhance the punchiness of the riff.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine'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 Killing in the Name?
Use the JCM-800 (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Plus Distortion, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
- Killing in the Name on Fender Mustang LT25 · 134
- Killing in the Name on Boss Katana · 83
- Killing in the Name on Fender Frontman 10G · 45
- Killing in the Name on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 27
- Killing in the Name on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 21
- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Fender Champion 20 · 18
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- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Strange Machines · The Gathering
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- 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.