Kemper Profiler Stage settings
Killing in the Name settings for Kemper Profiler Stage
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler Stage, use the Marshall JCM 800 amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-02
- Amp model
- Marshall JCM 800
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 4x12 Peavey cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1overdriveKemper DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Use a clean picking attack to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Focus on dynamic picking to enhance the percussive quality of the riff.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer, more rounded tone.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler Stage actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Kemper Profiler Stage for Killing in the Name?
Use the Marshall JCM 800 (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Kemper Drive, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
- Killing in the Name on Fender Mustang LT25 · 134
- Killing in the Name on Boss Katana · 83
- Killing in the Name on Fender Frontman 10G · 45
- Killing in the Name on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 27
- Killing in the Name on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 21
- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Fender Champion 20 · 18
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- Knights of Cydonia · Muse
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.