Fractal Audio FM9 settings
Walk settings for Fractal Audio FM9
Pantera · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9, use the PVH 6160 (Peavey 5150) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-16
- Amp model
- PVH 6160 (Peavey 5150)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1eqParametric EQLevel 0 · Gain 3 2 · Gain 4 0
- 2noise gateNoise Gate
- 3distortionRat DistVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 8
- 4eqGraphic EQLevel 0 · Band 2 0 · Band 4 2 · Band 5 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a sharp pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving force of the riff.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Walk adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera'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 Walk?
Use the PVH 6160 (Peavey 5150) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7, followed by Parametric EQ, Noise Gate, Rat Dist, Graphic EQ.
Which pickup should I use for Walk?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Walk?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Walk 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
- 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.