IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 settings
Crazy Train settings for IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "Crazy Train" riff tone on a IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5, use the MH-500 Metalhead amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112VM · updated 2026-11-03
- Amp model
- MH-500 Metalhead
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionDistortionGain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 10
- 2eq7 Band GraphicBand 1 0 · Band 2 3 · Band 3 7 · Band 4 10 · Band 5 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting to achieve the punchy rhythm.
- Use a strong pick attack to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to enhance note separation.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crazy Train adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ozzy Osbourne's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 for Crazy Train?
Use the MH-500 Metalhead (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Distortion, 7 Band Graphic, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Crazy Train?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on Crazy Train?
Guitar: 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: 1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabs with Altec 417-8H speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112VM. 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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- Crazy Train on Boss GT-1000 · 61
- Crazy Train on Line 6 Spider · 53
- Crazy Train on Positive Grid Spark · 53
Popular songs on the IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Creep · Radiohead
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.