Kemper Profiler settings
Killing in the Name settings for Kemper Profiler
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler, use the Marshall JCM 800 amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Duo-Sonic HS · updated 2026-10-06
- Amp model
- Marshall JCM 800
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Peavey 4x12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen ScreamDrive 2 · Tone 5
- 2reverbSpring ReverbTime 4 · Dripstone 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4
Playing tips
- Use a clean, percussive picking style to emphasize the attack of the notes.
- Focus on dynamic picking to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer tone, if desired.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler 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 for Killing in the Name?
Use the Marshall JCM 800 (clean channel) with Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by Green Scream, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, 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 Duo-Sonic HS. 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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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.