Orange Micro Terror settings
Rooster settings for Orange Micro Terror
Alice in Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice in Chains "Rooster" riff tone on a Orange Micro Terror, set Gain 7, Tone 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-09-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Orange Micro Terror knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Tone
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugging.
- Focus on a percussive attack to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with feedback to add sustain during longer notes.
The original rig
What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Micro Terror actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt album)
- Amp
- Bogner Fish preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio recording, Dirt era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rooster adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Alice in Chains's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Orange Micro Terror settings for Rooster?
Set Gain 7, Tone 7.
Which pickup should I use for Rooster?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Alice in Chains use on Rooster?
Guitar: G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt album). Amp: Bogner Fish preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio recording, Dirt era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Rooster on other amps
Popular songs on the Orange Micro Terror
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Creep · Radiohead
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.