Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 settings
Seek & Destroy settings for Line 6 Catalyst CX 60
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Seek & Destroy" riff tone on a Line 6 Catalyst CX 60, select the OBLIVION* preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112J · updated 2026-06-13
- Preset / mode
- OBLIVION*
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Boost
- 0
- Noise gate
- 0
- Power attenuation
- 3
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on a sharp pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a tighter sound.
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
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek & Destroy 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 Seek & Destroy?
Start from the OBLIVION* preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Seek & Destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Seek & Destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112J. 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.