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Logic Pro X Amp Designer settings

Black Magic Woman settings for Logic Pro X Amp Designer

Santana · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Santana "Black Magic Woman" solo tone on a Logic Pro X Amp Designer, select the British Blues Combo preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

updated 2026-10-14

Preset / mode
British Blues Combo
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Logic Pro X Amp Designer knobs

Gain
6
Bass
6
Mid
5
Treble
6
Presence
6
Reverb
1.5
Tremolo speed
4
Vibrato speed
5
Tremolo intensity
5
Vibrato intensity
4

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on fluid legato phrasing to achieve the smooth, violin-like lead tone.
  • Experiment with touch-sensitive dynamics by varying your picking strength for a more expressive performance.

The original rig

What Santana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Logic Pro X Amp Designer actually has.

Guitar
1968 Gibson SG Special
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, cranked)
Gain
5.5
Bass
6.5
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
6
Reverb
4.5
Full Black Magic Woman tone breakdown, effects and sources →

Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Magic Woman adapted to your exact rig

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

Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Logic Pro X Amp Designer for Black Magic Woman?

Start from the British Blues Combo preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Black Magic Woman?

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

What gear did Santana use on Black Magic Woman?

Guitar: 1968 Gibson SG Special. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, cranked).

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.

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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.