Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Aerials settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
System Of A Down · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Aerials" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM · updated 2026-10-18
- Amp model
- Cali Rectifire (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1distortionSwedish Chainsaw (Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal, Made in Japan)Gain 8 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise Gate (Line 6 Original)Release 4 · Threshold 5
- 3reverbDynamic RoomMix 3 · Decay 2
- 4overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 4 · Tone 6 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez Iceman IC300
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Aerials adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts System Of A Down's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Aerials?
Use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by Swedish Chainsaw (Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal, Made in Japan), Noise Gate (Line 6 Original), Dynamic Room, Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer).
Which pickup should I use for Aerials?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did System Of A Down use on Aerials?
Guitar: Ibanez Iceman IC300. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.