Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Enter Sandman settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
Metallica · adapted 168 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" 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 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-13
- Amp model
- Cali Rectifire (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionRatatoullie Dist (Pro Co RAT, LM308)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2noise gateHorizon Gate (Horizon Precision Drive gate circuit)Release 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Utilize tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on precise pick attack to maintain clarity in the notes.
- Experiment with the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Enter Sandman?
Use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, followed by Ratatoullie Dist (Pro Co RAT, LM308), Horizon Gate (Horizon Precision Drive gate circuit), Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer).
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
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.
Enter Sandman on other amps
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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.