Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X settings
Enter Sandman settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X
Metallica · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X, use the Hot amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR · updated 2026-10-06
- Amp model
- Hot
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveODGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 2noise gateGateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionDRTGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain clarity in the notes.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics for added aggression.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X for Enter Sandman?
Use the Hot (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, followed by OD, Gate, DRT.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR. 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.