Iris settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack

Amp block

Drive

2

Master

7

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

7

Presence

5

Effects chain

1. 1modulationChorus (Line 6 Original)Mix 5 · Rate 3 · Depth 4
2. 2reverbDynamic PlateMix 4 · Decay 6
3. 3compressionRed Squeeze (MXR Dyna Comp)Level 7 · Sustain 5
4. 4noise gateNoise Gate (Line 6 Original)Release 5 · Threshold 4
5. 5eqSimple EQ (Line 6 Original)Bass 5 · Mid 6 · Treble 7 · Level 0

Playing tips

• Use airy strumming to emphasize the open-string drones.
• Focus on maintaining a bright, chimey attack with the neck pickup.
• Incorporate subtle dynamics in your playing to enhance the spaciousness of the tone.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Iris?

Use the Matchstick Ch1 (Matchless DC30, channel 1) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Chorus (Line 6 Original), Dynamic Plate, Red Squeeze (MXR Dyna Comp), Noise Gate (Line 6 Original), Simple EQ (Line 6 Original).

Which pickup should I use for Iris?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 9-10.

What gear did Goo Goo Dolls use on Iris?

Guitar: Electric tuned to B-D-D-D-D (Rzeznik routinely uses semi-hollow electrics; Taylor T5-class instruments live). Tim Pierce overdubbed mandolin and electric slide on the studio cut.. Amp: Matchless HC-30 set clean (Rzeznik's main studio amp at the time).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Player II Telecaster HH. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.