Vox Valvetronix VT40+ settings
Sobredosis de T.V. (En Vivo) settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40+
Soda Stereo · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Soda Stereo "Sobredosis de T.V. (En Vivo)" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT40+, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Power level 10. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom · updated 2026-09-07
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT40+ knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Power level
- 10
- Noise reduction
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for articulate picking to enhance clarity.
- Incorporate slight palm muting for a percussive attack on the riff.
- Adjust your picking dynamics to maintain a bright and glassy tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom · updated 2026-09-07
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT40+ knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Power level
- 8
- Noise reduction
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 7 for a shimmering effect in the solo.
- Engage the built-in delay at a moderate level (6) to create rhythmic repeats.
- Ensure your power level is set high (8) for full headroom and clarity.
The original rig
What Soda Stereo used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT40+ actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Gustavo Cerati in this era/live shows)
- Amp
- Music Man 212 HD 130
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sobredosis de T.V. (En Vivo) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Soda Stereo's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Vox Valvetronix VT40+ for Sobredosis de T.V. (En Vivo)?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Power level 10.
Which pickup should I use for Sobredosis de T.V. (En Vivo)?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Soda Stereo use on Sobredosis de T.V. (En Vivo)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Gustavo Cerati in this era/live shows). Amp: Music Man 212 HD 130.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom. 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 Vox Valvetronix VT40+
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Walk · Pantera
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.