Vox VT40X settings
The Time Has Come (Live) settings for Vox VT40X
Hillsong UNITED · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Hillsong UNITED "The Time Has Come (Live)" riff tone on a Vox VT40X, set Gain 2, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Class 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-04-02
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 2
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Class
- 0
- Bias shift
- 0
- Power level
- 8
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 to add shimmer and width to your clean riff.
- Maintain a dynamic picking style to ensure clear note separation and articulation.
The original rig
What Hillsong UNITED used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox VT40X actually has.
- Guitar
- Gretsch G6136DC White Falcon Double Cutaway
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (likely Custom Classic or Handwired, as used by Michael Guy Chislett in this era)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Time Has Come (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Hillsong UNITED's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Vox VT40X settings for The Time Has Come (Live)?
Set Gain 2, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Class 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Time Has Come (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Hillsong UNITED use on The Time Has Come (Live)?
Guitar: Gretsch G6136DC White Falcon Double Cutaway. Amp: Vox AC30 (likely Custom Classic or Handwired, as used by Michael Guy Chislett in this era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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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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.