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Line 6 Spider settings

Plug In Baby settings for Line 6 Spider

Muse · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Muse "Plug In Baby" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider, select the Metal preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-05-13

Preset / mode
Metal
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Spider knobs

Gain
7.5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add some space without washing out the tone.
  • Ensure your picking is aggressive to highlight the tight, cutting attack of the riff.
  • Experiment with palm muting during parts of the riff to emphasize the tightness and aggression.

The original rig

What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider actually has.

Guitar
Manson MB-1
Amp
Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100
Gain
7.5
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
1.5
Full Plug In Baby tone breakdown, effects and sources →

Different guitar or pedals? Get Plug In Baby adapted to your exact rig

These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider for Plug In Baby?

Start from the Metal preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Plug In Baby?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Muse use on Plug In Baby?

Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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

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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.