Peavey VYPYR X2 settings
We Ate the Horse settings for Peavey VYPYR X2
Vanna · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Vanna "We Ate the Horse" riff tone on a Peavey VYPYR X2, select the 6505 Plus preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Pre gain 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-03-24
- Preset / mode
- 6505 Plus
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Peavey VYPYR X2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Pre gain
- 8
- Inst stomp
- 0
- Low mid high
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 1 for a subtle spacious feel.
- Maintain a strong palm muting technique to emphasize the aggressive riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to add articulation to the riff.
The original rig
What Vanna used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey VYPYR X2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely mid-2000s Schecter or ESP LTD 6-string, based on genre/era/scene)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on 2007 metalcore studio norms)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get We Ate the Horse adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Vanna's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Peavey VYPYR X2 for We Ate the Horse?
Start from the 6505 Plus preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Pre gain 8.
Which pickup should I use for We Ate the Horse?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Vanna use on We Ate the Horse?
Guitar: Unknown (likely mid-2000s Schecter or ESP LTD 6-string, based on genre/era/scene). Amp: Unknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on 2007 metalcore studio norms).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256. 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.