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NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII settings

Killing in the Name settings for NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII

Rage Against the Machine · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII, use the Brit 800 amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 1, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Ibanez GAX30 · updated 2026-11-07

Amp model
Brit 800
Channel
Clean
Cab
4x12 Peavey
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
1
Master
7
Bass
5.5
Mid
7
Treble
6.5
Presence
6
Original drive
1

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveT ScreamerGain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbRoomMix 3 · Decay 2

Playing tips

  • Focus on a clean, percussive attack to maintain clarity.
  • Use dynamic picking to emphasize the articulation of notes.
  • Keep your palm muting light to avoid losing the punchy rhythm.

The original rig

What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
Gain
7.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
7
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII for Killing in the Name?

Use the Brit 800 (clean channel) with Drive 1, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by T Screamer, Room.

Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?

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

What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GAX30. 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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