Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 settings
Universe (Gravity For Hearts) settings for Positive Grid BIAS FX 2
Helloween · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Helloween "Universe (Gravity For Hearts)" riff tone on a Positive Grid BIAS FX 2, select the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-04-09
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 64 RHYTHM
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle spacious feel.
- Maintain a steady picking attack to emphasize the tightness of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting to enhance the aggressive crunch characteristic of the tone.
The original rig
What Helloween used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Eclipse (Kai Hansen signature, likely used on this era's recordings)
- Amp
- Marshall 1987X 50 Watt Head (modded, through 4x12 Marshall cab with Celestion Vintage 30s)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Universe (Gravity For Hearts) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Helloween's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 for Universe (Gravity For Hearts)?
Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Universe (Gravity For Hearts)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Helloween use on Universe (Gravity For Hearts)?
Guitar: ESP Eclipse (Kai Hansen signature, likely used on this era's recordings). Amp: Marshall 1987X 50 Watt Head (modded, through 4x12 Marshall cab with Celestion Vintage 30s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson Dinky. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Positive Grid BIAS FX 2
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- 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
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.