IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 settings
Walk settings for IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5
Pantera · adapted 24 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Walk" 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 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-10-27
- Amp model
- MH-500 Metalhead
- 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
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1eqParametric EQGain 0 · Q 1
- 2eq7 Band GraphicBand 3 0 · Band 4 0 · Band 5 2 · Band 6 3 · Band 7 0
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 4distortionMetal DistortionGain 8 · Tone 7 · Level 8
- 5compressionDcompLevel 7 · Sustain 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve a sharp, cutting tone.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance the percussive quality of the riffs.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 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 IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 for Walk?
Use the MH-500 Metalhead (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Parametric EQ, 7 Band Graphic, Noise Gate, Metal Distortion, Dcomp.
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?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256. 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
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- 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.