Cryin' settings for Zoom G1X Four

Zoom G1X Four knobs

Gain

4

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveOverDriveGain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 3
3. 3compressionCompLevel 6 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

• Focus on a tight picking attack to achieve the punchy rhythm characteristic of the riff.
• Use palm muting selectively to accentuate the aggressive nature of the riff.
• Experiment with slight variations in dynamics to capture the expressive feel of the original tone.

Zoom G1X Four knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1wahCryQ 5 · Range 7 · Position 5
2. 2delayAnalogDelayMix 4 · Feedback 5
3. 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 5
4. 4overdriveTS DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
5. 5compressionCompLevel 6 · Sustain 5

Playing tips

• Focus on smooth, controlled bends to achieve singing sustain.
• Use fingerstyle for a more expressive touch-sensitive response.
• Experiment with dynamics; play softer for more clarity and harder for more saturation.

What amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Cryin'?

Use the MA2203 (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by OverDrive, Spring, Comp.

Which pickup should I use for Cryin'?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Aerosmith use on Cryin'?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul 'Billie' Custom. Amp: Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 series typical for Perry in early 90s).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.