Fractal Audio FM9 settings
Leviathan settings for Fractal Audio FM9
Volbeat · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Volbeat "Leviathan" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9, use the Recto 2 Red (Mesa Dual Rectifier) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci 6 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- Recto 2 Red (Mesa Dual Rectifier)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Recto
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT808Gain 3 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 4 · Threshold 5
- 3reverbLondon PlateMix 2 · Decay 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to ensure clarity in note separation.
The original rig
What Volbeat used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster
- Amp
- Fryette (VHT) Sig:X (KT88-powered) through Fryette Two/Ninety/Two Stereo Power Amps
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Leviathan adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Volbeat'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 Leviathan?
Use the Recto 2 Red (Mesa Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by T808, Noise Gate, London Plate.
Which pickup should I use for Leviathan?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Volbeat use on Leviathan?
Guitar: Jackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster. Amp: Fryette (VHT) Sig:X (KT88-powered) through Fryette Two/Ninety/Two Stereo Power Amps.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci 6. 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
- Sharp Dressed Man · ZZ Top
- Hard To Handle · The Black Crowes
- Gimme Three Steps · Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Turn Me Loose · Loverboy
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Rock and Roll · Led Zeppelin
- Walk · Pantera
- One Night Love Affair · Bryan Adams
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.