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Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 settings

Whole Lotta Love settings for Line 6 Catalyst CX 60

Led Zeppelin · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Line 6 Catalyst CX 60, select the ARISTOCRAT* preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Ibanez AZ22S1F · updated 2026-10-22

Preset / mode
ARISTOCRAT*
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 knobs

Gain
3.5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
5
Presence
5
Reverb
0.5
Boost
0
Noise gate
0
Power attenuation
3

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle ambiance.
  • Keep your picking hand tight for a percussive attack on the strings.
  • Experiment with palm muting to enhance the tightness of the riff.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups)
Amp
Supro Coronado 1690T
Gain
3.5
Bass
6
Mid
8
Treble
6
Presence
5.5
Reverb
1.5
Full Whole Lotta Love tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin'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 Whole Lotta Love?

Start from the ARISTOCRAT* preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Whole Lotta Love?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez AZ22S1F. 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.