NUX Mighty Lite BT MKII settings
Killing in the Name settings for NUX Mighty Lite BT MKII
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a NUX Mighty Lite BT MKII, select the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 0, Tone 6, Tap tempo 0, Delay reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-23
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 64 RHYTHM
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
NUX Mighty Lite BT MKII knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone
- 6
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, percussive attack to emphasize the rhythm.
- Use dynamic picking to enhance the articulation of notes.
- Maintain a tight wrist for quick, precise movements.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX Mighty Lite BT 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name 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 preset should I use on the NUX Mighty Lite BT MKII for Killing in the Name?
Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 0, Tone 6, Tap tempo 0, Delay reverb 0.
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?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
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- Killing in the Name on Boss Katana · 83
- Killing in the Name on Fender Frontman 10G · 45
- Killing in the Name on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 27
- Killing in the Name on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 21
- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Fender Champion 20 · 18
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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.