Roland Micro Cube settings
Killing in the Name settings for Roland Micro Cube
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Roland Micro Cube, select the BRIT COMBO preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 0, Tone 6, Efx type 0, Tuning fork 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-08-17
- Preset / mode
- BRIT COMBO
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland Micro Cube knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone
- 6
- Efx type
- 0
- Tuning fork
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, percussive attack to maintain clarity.
- Use dynamic picking to emphasize the articulation of each note.
- Keep the strumming tight and controlled for a punchy rhythm.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Micro Cube actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name 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 Roland Micro Cube for Killing in the Name?
Start from the BRIT COMBO preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 0, Tone 6, Efx type 0, Tuning fork 0.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
- Killing in the Name on Fender Mustang LT25 · 134
- Killing in the Name on Boss Katana · 83
- Killing in the Name on Fender Frontman 10G · 45
- Killing in the Name on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 27
- Killing in the Name on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 21
- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Fender Champion 20 · 18
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- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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.