Fractal Audio FM9 settings
Hungry Like the Wolf settings for Fractal Audio FM9
Duran Duran · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Duran Duran "Hungry Like the Wolf" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9, use the Class-A 30W TB (Vox AC30) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 1, 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
Adapted for a Yamaha Revstar RSP20 · updated 2026-10-18
- Amp model
- Class-A 30W TB (Vox AC30)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open Back 2x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fractal Audio FM9 knobs
- Gain
- 1
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1modulationScript 90Mix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5 · Feedback 4
- 2reverbLondon PlateMix 3 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Use tight, percussive strumming to capture the rhythm's punch.
- Focus on clarity in chord voicings to maintain the 80s new wave sound.
- Experiment with modulation effects to add shimmer and depth.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Revstar RSP20 · updated 2026-10-18
- Amp model
- Brit 800 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fractal Audio FM9 knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2modulationDimension DMix 6 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 3reverbLondon PlateMix 4 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking attack to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Incorporate slight bends and vibrato to enhance the singing quality of the notes.
- Experiment with palm muting on lower notes for added percussiveness.
The original rig
What Duran Duran used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard
- Amp
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hungry Like the Wolf adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Duran Duran'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 for Hungry Like the Wolf?
Use the Class-A 30W TB (Vox AC30) (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, followed by Script 90, London Plate.
Which pickup should I use for Hungry Like the Wolf?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Duran Duran use on Hungry Like the Wolf?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard. Amp: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Revstar RSP20. 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.