The quest for the definitive "City of Evil" or "Waking the Fallen" guitar tone has led many players to the digital frontier of IK Multimedia’s flagship software. If you are looking to capture that searing, high-gain heat synonymous with Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance, dialing in an AmpliTube 5 Avenged Sevenfold hot preset is the fastest way to get there.
Set between 6–7 for rhythm to maintain clarity. Avoid maxing it out, which can lead to muddiness. EQ Balance: Mids: Boost to 7 for Synyster’s lead presence. Bass: Keep around 6–7 for Zacky’s thick rhythm. amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold hot
Paired with a Marshall 4x12 cab for that classic British metal punch. Essential Stompboxes: Overdrive: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer The quest for the definitive "City of Evil"
Lead players, A7X cover bands, high-gain soloing. Skip if: You need versatile cleans, modern djent, or budget is tight. Avoid maxing it out, which can lead to muddiness
High-gain settings will create hiss. Use an aggressive noise gate (Threshold around -40dB) to keep your riffs sharp and silent between notes. EQ (The "Hot" Focus): Gain: 7–8.5. Bass: 5–6 (Keep it tight to avoid "flub").