Fractal Audio FM9 settings
Summer Of '69 settings for Fractal Audio FM9
Bryan Adams · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bryan Adams "Summer Of '69" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9, use the Brit 800 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff 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 + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Fractal Audio FM9 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1modulationDimension DMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 2delay2290Mix 4 · Feedback 3
- 3reverbLondon PlateMix 3 · Decay 4
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use light palm muting to achieve a punchy, rhythmic feel.
- Strum with a moderate attack to maintain clarity and brightness.
- Incorporate barre chords for full ringing stabs during the riff.
The original rig
What Bryan Adams used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall 4x12, studio recording)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Summer Of '69 adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bryan Adams'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 Summer Of '69?
Use the Brit 800 (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Dimension D, 2290, London Plate, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Summer Of '69?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Bryan Adams use on Summer Of '69?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall 4x12, studio recording).
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.
Summer Of '69 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
- Rock and Roll · Led Zeppelin
- Walk · Pantera
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.