Fractal Audio FM9 settings
Lay It Down settings for Fractal Audio FM9
Samantha Fish · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Samantha Fish "Lay It Down" solo tone on a Fractal Audio FM9, use the Deluxe Verb (Fender Deluxe) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum · updated 2026-05-15
- Amp model
- Deluxe Verb (Fender Deluxe)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT808Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayTape EchoMix 5 · Feedback 4
- 3compressionCompressorLevel 6 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 4reverbLondon PlateMix 4 · Decay 5
- 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on touch sensitivity to achieve dynamic response.
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer, more expressive sound.
- Experiment with picking harder for more sustain and articulation.
The original rig
What Samantha Fish used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG (Alpine White, likely Standard or Custom Shop, as seen in studio and live use for this era and song)
- Amp
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (favored in studio, blended with Fender '65 Super Reverb, but Deluxe is primary for this track)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lay It Down adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Samantha Fish'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 Lay It Down?
Use the Deluxe Verb (Fender Deluxe) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, followed by T808, Tape Echo, Compressor, London Plate, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Lay It Down?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Samantha Fish use on Lay It Down?
Guitar: Gibson SG (Alpine White, likely Standard or Custom Shop, as seen in studio and live use for this era and song). Amp: Fender Deluxe Reverb (favored in studio, blended with Fender '65 Super Reverb, but Deluxe is primary for this track).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum. 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.