Roland CUBE-40XL settings
Enter Sandman settings for Roland CUBE-40XL
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Roland CUBE-40XL, select the METAL STACK preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Efx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-06
- Preset / mode
- METAL STACK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Roland CUBE-40XL knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Efx
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Delay looper
- 0
- Power squeezer
- 1
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on a percussive attack to enhance clarity.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the aggressive feel.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez EX Series · updated 2026-04-02
- Preset / mode
- METAL STACK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Roland CUBE-40XL knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Lead gain
- 8
- Delay level
- 0
- Lead volume
- 7
- Solo switch
- 1
- Solo volume
- 8
- Efx intensity
- 0
- Power squeezer
- 1
- Jc clean volume
- 0
- Tap stop button
- 0
- Channel select switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to your solos.
- Engage the wah pedal for expressive filter sweeps during the solo.
- Focus on articulate pick attack to maintain clarity in fast runs.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland CUBE-40XL actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Roland CUBE-40XL for Enter Sandman?
Start from the METAL STACK preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Efx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
- Enter Sandman on Fender Mustang LT25 · 644
- Enter Sandman on Boss Katana · 470
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 10G · 238
- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Roland CUBE-40XL
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remaster) · David Bowie
- Walk · Pantera
- Even Flow · Pearl Jam
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Purple Rain · Prince & The Revolution
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- November Rain · Guns N' Roses
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.