Logic Pro X Amp Designer settings
Lithium settings for Logic Pro X Amp Designer
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Logic Pro X Amp Designer, select the British Blues Combo preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-09-18
- Preset / mode
- British Blues Combo
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Logic Pro X Amp Designer knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- Tremolo speed
- 0
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Tremolo intensity
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a strong attack to emphasize the punchy, saturated riff tone.
- Experiment with palm muting to achieve a thumping, darker sound characteristic of the original riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Logic Pro X Amp Designer actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lithium adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana'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 Lithium?
Start from the British Blues Combo preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Lithium?
Guitar: Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge). Amp: Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Lithium on other amps
Popular songs on the Logic Pro X Amp Designer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Plug In Baby · Muse
- Black Magic Woman · Santana
- Lateralus · TOOL
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Paranoid Android · Radiohead
- Walk · Pantera
- Iris · Goo Goo Dolls
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.