Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X settings
A Line In the Sand settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X
LINKIN PARK · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "A Line In the Sand" solo tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X, select the AMP 3: LEAD preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Octaver 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-10-21
- Preset / mode
- AMP 3: LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use fast alternate picking for clarity and articulation.
- Incorporate fluid legato runs to enhance sustain.
- Utilize the amp's built-in delay set to moderate for depth in solo lines.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-10-21
- Preset / mode
- AMP 3: LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound.
- Use aggressive picking for an articulate attack.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to ensure clear note separation.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Custom 24 (likely 2010s model, as used by Brad Delson on The Hunting Party sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, as used on The Hunting Party era)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get A Line In the Sand adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X for A Line In the Sand?
Start from the AMP 3: LEAD preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Octaver 0.
Which pickup should I use for A Line In the Sand?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on A Line In the Sand?
Guitar: PRS Custom 24 (likely 2010s model, as used by Brad Delson on The Hunting Party sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, as used on The Hunting Party era).
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.
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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.