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Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 settings

Killing in the Name settings for Line 6 Catalyst CX 60

Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Line 6 Catalyst CX 60, select the ARCHETYPE CLEAN MOD preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-09-28

Preset / mode
ARCHETYPE CLEAN MOD
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
7
Treble
6.5
Presence
4
Reverb
0
Boost
0
Noise gate
0
Power attenuation
3

Playing tips

  • Focus on a clean, percussive attack to maintain clarity.
  • Use dynamic picking to emphasize the articulation of the notes.
  • Keep your palm muting light for a tight, punchy rhythm.

The original rig

What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 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
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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 preset should I use on the Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 for Killing in the Name?

Start from the ARCHETYPE CLEAN MOD preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0.

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?

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.