IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 settings
Raining Blood settings for IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5
Slayer · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slayer "Raining Blood" riff tone on a IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5, use the MH-500 Metalhead amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Cort G110 · updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- MH-500 Metalhead
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1overdriveDiode OverdriveGain 3 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionMetal DistortionGain 8 · Tone 7 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve razor-sharp articulation.
- Maintain a percussive and dry playing style for staccato riffs.
The original rig
What Slayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 actually has.
- Guitar
- B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Raining Blood adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slayer'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 Raining Blood?
Use the MH-500 Metalhead (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Diode Overdrive, Noise Gate, Metal Distortion.
Which pickup should I use for Raining Blood?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Slayer use on Raining Blood?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Cort G110. 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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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.