Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
In Waves settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
Trivium · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Trivium "In Waves" solo tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the EV Panama Red (EVH 5150III 100 6L6, red channel) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-05
- Amp model
- EV Panama Red (EVH 5150III 100 6L6, red channel)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise Gate (Line 6 Original)Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionHedgehog D9 (Maxon SD9 Sonic Distortion)Gain 7 · Tone 5 · Level 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Focus on tight, percussive rhythms to maintain a solid foundation.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch and control during fast passages.
The original rig
What Trivium used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom (MKH Signature, likely 6-string, with Evertune bridge)
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 (original block-letter), into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab with Celestion Vintage 30s
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get In Waves adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Trivium'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 In Waves?
Use the EV Panama Red (EVH 5150III 100 6L6, red channel) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 8, Presence 7, followed by Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Noise Gate (Line 6 Original), Hedgehog D9 (Maxon SD9 Sonic Distortion).
Which pickup should I use for In Waves?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Trivium use on In Waves?
Guitar: Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom (MKH Signature, likely 6-string, with Evertune bridge). Amp: Peavey 5150 (original block-letter), into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab with Celestion Vintage 30s.
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.
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.