Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Human Nature settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
Michael Jackson · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Human Nature" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb, normal channel) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-20
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb, normal channel)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 1x12 open back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1modulation70s Chorus (Boss CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 2reverbDynamic HallMix 4 · Decay 4
- 3compressionDeluxe Comp (Line 6 Original)Level 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 4noise gateNoise Gate (Line 6 Original)Release 5
Playing tips
- Focus on clean, precise picking to achieve the tightness of the original riff.
- Use fingerstyle for a more organic sound, avoiding excessive pick attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the groove of the riff.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- Valley Arts Custom Pro (Steve Lukather's main studio guitar, 1982-83, used on Thriller sessions)
- Amp
- Yamaha G100-212 (solid-state combo, used by Lukather on Thriller sessions per multiple interviews)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Human Nature adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson'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 Human Nature?
Use the US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb, normal channel) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, followed by 70s Chorus (Boss CE-1), Dynamic Hall, Deluxe Comp (Line 6 Original), Noise Gate (Line 6 Original).
Which pickup should I use for Human Nature?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Human Nature?
Guitar: Valley Arts Custom Pro (Steve Lukather's main studio guitar, 1982-83, used on Thriller sessions). Amp: Yamaha G100-212 (solid-state combo, used by Lukather on Thriller sessions per multiple interviews).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Human Nature 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.