Fractal Audio FM9 settings
Rock and Roll settings for Fractal Audio FM9
Led Zeppelin · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Rock and Roll" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9, use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum · updated 2026-06-14
- Amp model
- Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSun PlateMix 4 · Decay 5
- 3compressionCompressorLevel 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking to capture the punchy attack of the riff.
- Use palm muting selectively to enhance the articulation of the notes.
- Experiment with dynamics; play aggressively for a more aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (1959, sunburst, humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP Super Lead (likely 1959 model, 100W head, non-master volume)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rock and Roll adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin'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 Rock and Roll?
Use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, followed by T808, Sun Plate, Compressor.
Which pickup should I use for Rock and Roll?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Rock and Roll?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (1959, sunburst, humbuckers). Amp: Marshall JMP Super Lead (likely 1959 model, 100W head, non-master volume).
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.
Rock and Roll on other amps
Popular songs on the Fractal Audio FM9
- Sharp Dressed Man · ZZ Top
- Hard To Handle · The Black Crowes
- Leviathan · Volbeat
- 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
- 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.