Marshall MG100HDFX settings
Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) settings for Marshall MG100HDFX
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)" riff tone on a Marshall MG100HDFX, set Gain 5.5, Contour 3, Od bass 5, Od gain 7, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Contour
- 3
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 7
- Od treble
- 7
- Od volume
- 6
- Clean bass
- 0
- Clean gain
- 0
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 0
- Clean treble
- 0
- Clean volume
- 0
- Reverb level
- 1
- Master volume
- 7
- Od1 od2 switch
- 1
- Clean crunch switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the overdrive mode for a more aggressive and saturated sound.
- Keep your palm muting tight for those chugging riffs to maintain clarity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Contour
- 5
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 7
- Od treble
- 7
- Od volume
- 6
- Clean bass
- 0
- Clean gain
- 0
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 0
- Clean treble
- 0
- Clean volume
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Master volume
- 7
- Od1 od2 switch
- 1
- Clean crunch switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the overdrive channel for the solo section to achieve the high-gain saturation needed.
- Experiment with the volume knob on your guitar to find the sweet spot for clarity and sustain.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG100HDFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Custom 'Arm The Homeless' Electric Guitar
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head with Peavey 4x12 Cabinet
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) 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 are the best Marshall MG100HDFX settings for Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)?
Set Gain 5.5, Contour 3, Od bass 5, Od gain 7, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)?
Guitar: Custom 'Arm The Homeless' Electric Guitar. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head with Peavey 4x12 Cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24. 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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