Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Cryin' settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
Aerosmith · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Aerosmith "Cryin'" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-07-25
- Amp model
- Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 5
- 2reverbGlitzMix 3 · Decay 4
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for tight rhythm sections.
- Use a moderate attack for a punchy sound.
- Incorporate slides and bends for expressive playing.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-07-25
- Amp model
- Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1wahUK Wah 846 (Vox V846)Q 5 · Range 10 · Position 5
- 2delayTransistor Tape (Echoplex)Mix 4 · Feedback 5
- 3reverbDynamic RoomMix 3 · Decay 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, controlled bends to achieve singing sustain.
- Use fingerstyle for a more expressive touch-sensitive response.
- Experiment with varying pick attack for dynamic note separation.
The original rig
What Aerosmith used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul 'Billie' Custom
- Amp
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 series typical for Perry in early 90s)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cryin' adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Aerosmith'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 Cryin'?
Use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Kinky Boost (EP-3), Glitz, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Cryin'?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Aerosmith use on Cryin'?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul 'Billie' Custom. Amp: Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 series typical for Perry in early 90s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Cryin' on other amps
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.