Positive Grid Spark GO settings
Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper settings for Positive Grid Spark GO
Dream Theater · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dream Theater "Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper" solo tone on a Positive Grid Spark GO, select the Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-03-22
- Preset / mode
- Rockerverb
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Positive Grid Spark GO knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Music volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the chorus effect lightly to add subtle width and shimmer to your solos.
- Focus on fluid legato runs and expressive vibrato to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
The original rig
What Dream Theater used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark GO actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez JPM100
- Amp
- Marshall JMP-1 Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400 Power Amp
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dream Theater'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 GO for Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper?
Start from the Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dream Theater use on Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper?
Guitar: Ibanez JPM100. Amp: Marshall JMP-1 Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400 Power Amp.
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.
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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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.