Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo settings
Strange Machines settings for Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo
The Gathering · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Gathering "Strange Machines" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo, use the JCM-800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-11
- Amp model
- JCM-800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1distortionRatVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 8
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 3reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance note separation.
- Experiment with controlled feedback for added sustain during transitions.
The original rig
What The Gathering used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG series (likely RG550 or similar, 1994 studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM900 (studio recording, 1994, confirmed for era and genre; most likely model used by The Gathering at the time)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Strange Machines adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Gathering'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 Strange Machines?
Use the JCM-800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Rat, Noise Gate, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Strange Machines?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Gathering use on Strange Machines?
Guitar: Ibanez RG series (likely RG550 or similar, 1994 studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM900 (studio recording, 1994, confirmed for era and genre; most likely model used by The Gathering at the time).
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.
Popular songs on the Fractal Audio FM9 Mark II Turbo
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- 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.