Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless settings
Lateralus settings for Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless
TOOL · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Lateralus" riff tone on a Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless, use the Das Benzin Mega (Diezel VH4, mega channel) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. 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 2026-10-24
- Amp model
- Das Benzin Mega (Diezel VH4, mega channel)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionHeavy Dist (BOSS Metal Zone)Gain 7 · Bass 5 · Mid 6 · Treble 6 · Level 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive rhythm attack.
- Focus on aggressive picking for clarity in the bridge position.
- Maintain a steady hand position for consistent chugging.
The original rig
What TOOL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless actually has.
- Guitar
- 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 (Channel 3, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lateralus adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts TOOL'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 POD Go / POD Go Wireless for Lateralus?
Use the Das Benzin Mega (Diezel VH4, mega channel) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Noise Gate, Heavy Dist (BOSS Metal Zone).
Which pickup should I use for Lateralus?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did TOOL use on Lateralus?
Guitar: 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst. Amp: Diezel VH4 (Channel 3, studio recording).
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.
Lateralus on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.