Positive Grid Spark 2 settings
Wake Up settings for Positive Grid Spark 2
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Wake Up" solo tone on a Positive Grid Spark 2, select the AD Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 3-4.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG121SP · updated 2026-06-05
- Preset / mode
- AD Clean
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 3-4
Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Music volume
- 5
- Guitar volume
- 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the slight ambiance of the original tone.
- Pick with a dynamic attack to maintain clarity and articulation in your notes.
- Keep your guitar volume at a lower setting to achieve the clean, glassy tone characteristic of the original solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG121SP · updated 2026-06-05
- Preset / mode
- JCM800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Music volume
- 0
- Guitar volume
- 10
Playing tips
- Use strong pick attack for tight, percussive riffs.
- Incorporate palm muting for chunky, aggressive sections.
- Focus on articulate note separation for clarity in high-gain settings.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Custom 'Arm The Homeless' guitar
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head into Peavey 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wake Up 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 Positive Grid Spark 2 for Wake Up?
Start from the AD Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for Wake Up?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 3-4.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Wake Up?
Guitar: Custom 'Arm The Homeless' guitar. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head into Peavey 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRG121SP. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Wake Up on other amps
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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.