Line 6 POD HD500X settings
Killing in the Name settings for Line 6 POD HD500X
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Line 6 POD HD500X, use the Brit J-800 (based on '87 Marshall JCM-800) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA · updated 2026-11-12
- Amp model
- Brit J-800 (based on '87 Marshall JCM-800)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Peavey 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScreamerGain 2 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverb'63 SpringMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, percussive attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Use fingerstyle or a light pick attack to enhance the dynamic response.
- Ensure your picking hand is relaxed to allow for a tight, punchy rhythm.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD HD500X actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine'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 HD500X for Killing in the Name?
Use the Brit J-800 (based on '87 Marshall JCM-800) (clean channel) with Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Screamer, '63 Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
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- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Fender Champion 20 · 18
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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.