Kemper Profiler settings
Master of Puppets settings for Kemper Profiler
Metallica · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler, use the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 9, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe · updated 2026-10-27
- Amp model
- Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 9
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4
- 2overdriveKemper DriveDrive 5 · Tone 5 · Definition 5
- 3reverbSpring ReverbTime 4 · Dripstone 3
- 4distortionMetal DSDrive 7 · Bass 5 · Middle 3 · Treble 7
- 5eqGraphic EqualizerBand 5khz 4 · Band 80hz 0 · Band 10khz 6 · Band 1250hz 0 · Band 2500hz 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to maintain articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Master of Puppets?
Use the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ (lead channel) with Drive 9, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Noise Gate, Kemper Drive, Spring Reverb, Metal DS, Graphic Equalizer.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe. 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.