Amplitube 5 Avenged Sevenfold File

To nail the Avenged Sevenfold sound in AmpliTube 5, you'll need to leverage high-gain "British-voiced" amps and a very specific EQ strategy to capture Synyster Gates’ signature tight, aggressive tone. While there isn't an "official" A7X expansion pack from IK Multimedia like there is for Slash or Dimebag Darrell, the software's vast library of Mesa, Bogner, and Engl models provides everything you need to build the rig yourself. Core Gear & Amp Selection

Punchy, fast-tracking bass that doesn't overwhelm the mix. Aggressive Upper-Mids: To cut through the mix during solos.

However, to nail the exact leads, you will likely need to purchase the version or buy the Dimebag Darrell collection (for the parametric EQ) and the Slash collection (for the specific lead amp headroom). The good news is that IK Multimedia runs sales frequently, allowing you to grab the "A7X essentials" for under $99. amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold

Before we dive into the settings, it’s important to understand why AmpliTube 5 is superior to other amp simulators for this specific task. AmpliTube 5 features a hyper-realistic "DSP" engine that models not just the preamp tubes, but the power amp sag, the transformer behavior, and even the room ambiance.

| Parameter | Synyster Gates (Lead) | Zacky Vengeance (Rhythm) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2000s Bogner Uberschall, later Fractal Audio AX8 (modeled after Diezel VH4) | 2000s Schecter 006 Deluxe > Marshall JCM 800 2203, later Fractal models | | Tuning | Drop D (D A D G B E) or Drop C# (C# G# C# F# A# D#) | Same | | Key Pedals | MXR Carbon Copy (delay), Dunlop Cry Baby (wah), TC Electronic G-Major (reverb) | Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Maxon OD808 (boost) | | Character | Harmonic minor runs, pinch harmonics, wide bends, bright top-end | Chunky palm muting, tight low-mids, less treble | To nail the Avenged Sevenfold sound in AmpliTube

Few modern metal bands boast a sonic footprint as distinctive and powerful as Avenged Sevenfold. From the intricate, harmonized guitar leads of Synyster Gates to the crushing, rhythmic foundation laid by Zacky Vengeance, their sound has defined a generation of hard rock and heavy metal.

microphone slightly off-axis for a classic metal recording sound. Aggressive Upper-Mids: To cut through the mix during solos

Place a Dynamic 57 (Shure SM57) directly on the speaker cone, slightly off-axis to capture the aggressive attack.

Whether you download a preset from ToneNET, purchase a professional patch, or build the chain we detailed above, you are only a few clicks away from sounding like you just recorded at The Palms .

The "A7X sound" is often characterized by a slightly scooped mid-range and aggressive treble to help leads cut through the mix.