Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Line 6 Catalyst CX 60
Metallica · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Line 6 Catalyst CX 60, select the OBLIVION* preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Demon-6 · updated 2026-11-10
- Preset / mode
- OBLIVION*
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Boost
- 0
- Noise gate
- 0
- Power attenuation
- 3
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging rhythms.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a consistent attack for clear note separation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 preset should I use on the Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 for Enter Sandman?
Start from the OBLIVION* preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Demon-6. 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.