Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 settings
Raining Blood settings for Positive Grid BIAS FX 2
Slayer · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slayer "Raining Blood" riff tone on a Positive Grid BIAS FX 2, use the British Lead 800 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-10-29
- Amp model
- British Lead 800 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 2overdrivePower BoosterGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 3distortionHeavy FuzzVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a staccato approach to the riff for clarity.
The original rig
What Slayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 actually has.
- Guitar
- B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Raining Blood adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slayer's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 for Raining Blood?
Use the British Lead 800 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Noise Gate, Power Booster, Heavy Fuzz.
Which pickup should I use for Raining Blood?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Slayer use on Raining Blood?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Raining Blood on other amps
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- Raining Blood on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 64
- Raining Blood on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 52
- Raining Blood on Line 6 Spider · 49
- Raining Blood on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 43
Popular songs on the Positive Grid BIAS FX 2
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- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Hotel California · Eagles
- The Warrior · Orphaned Land
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Universe (Gravity For Hearts) · Helloween
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.