Zoom G1X Four settings
Aerials settings for Zoom G1X Four
System Of A Down · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Aerials" riff tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the RECTI ORG amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Cort CR250 Classic Rock · updated 2026-08-30
- Amp model
- RECTI ORG
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 10
Zoom G1X Four knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBoostGain 5 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer, rounded clean tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and avoid harshness.
- Focus on smooth transitions between notes to enhance the clean, slightly compressed sound.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez Iceman IC300
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Aerials adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts System Of A Down's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Aerials?
Use the RECTI ORG (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Boost, Noise Gate, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Aerials?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 10.
What gear did System Of A Down use on Aerials?
Guitar: Ibanez Iceman IC300. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Cort CR250 Classic Rock. 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 Zoom G1X Four
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.