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Unleashing the Bat: Dialing in the Avenged Sevenfold Tone with AmpliTube 5

Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) is known for a guitar sound that is both surgically precise and earth-shatteringly heavy. Whether you're chasing the raw metalcore energy of Waking the Fallen or the polished, neo-classical shred of the self-titled album, AmpliTube 5 has the tools to get you there. Here’s how to build a signature A7X rig from scratch. 1. The Foundation: High-Gain Amplifiers

The core of the Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance sound lies in high-gain American and British tube amps. amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold

The "Recto" Sound: For thick, aggressive rhythms, use a Mesa/Boogie-style amp, like the Triple Header (based on the Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier).

The Modern Tight Sound: For more clarity and "bite," go for a Peavey 6505-inspired model like the Metal Lead V. Unleashing the Bat: Dialing in the Avenged Sevenfold

British Flavor: In later years, the band incorporated Marshall JCM800-style heads for a mid-forward punch. Try the Brit 8000 in AmpliTube. 2. Amp Settings for Clarity & Power

Avoid the "scooped" trap. A7X tones require enough mid-range to cut through the mix. Rhythm Patch (Zacky Vengeance)

Gain: Set to 6–7 for rhythm and 8–9 for leads. Don't overdo it, or the sound will become muddy. EQ: Bass: 5–6 (Keep it tight) Mids: 6–7 (Vital for that "singing" lead quality) Treble/Presence: 6–7 (For that signature "zing" on top) 3. Essential Effects Chain Amplitube 5 | Metal Tone Tutorial

Rhythm Patch (Zacky Vengeance)

1. Input → Noise Reducer (Threshold 7)
2. Stomp A → Overdrive Pro (Drive 0, Tone 6, Level 10)
3. Amp → Powerball (Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 7)
4. Cab → 4x12 Modern V30 (Mic: Dyn 57, Cap edge, distance 2)
5. EQ → 10-band graphic (Cut 125 Hz by -2dB; Boost 2 kHz by +3dB)
6. Output → Master Limiter (Threshold -3dB, Ceiling -0.5dB)

Step 3: The Amp Head - The "Recto" vs "Bogner" Choice

• Option A (Zacky's Rhythm): Amp Model: "Rectifier 3" (Mesa Dual Rectifier)
  • Channel: Modern / Red
  • Gain: 6/10
  • Bass: 4/10 (Cut bass to avoid flub)
  • Mid: 7/10 (The secret to cutting through)
  • Treble: 8/10
  • Presence: 8/10
  • Master: 4/10
• Option B (Syn's Lead/Rhythm): Amp Model: "Bogner Uberschall" (Requires AmpliTube Brian May or Soldano? No – look for "Ubersonic" in the Custom Shop)
  • Gain: 7/10
  • Bass: 6/10
  • Mid: 5/10
  • Treble: 7/10
  • Presence: 6/10
  • Note: This amp has a "squish" in the mids that feels like a blanket tightening when you play fast. Crank the Depth knob if available.

Lead Patch (Synyster Gates – Solo tone)

1. Amp → Diezel VH4 (Ch3: Gain 7, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 8, Presence 6)
2. Stomp B → Compressor (Sustain 5, Attack 2)
3. Stomp C → Digital Delay 2 (350ms, Feedback 45%, Mix 35%)
4. Reverb → Hall Reverb (Decay 2.8s, Pre-delay 80ms)
5. Cab → 4x12 Brit Vintage + Condenser 87 (far field)

6. If You Don't Have the Official Pack

Best free alternative chain:

• Pedal: Overdrive (Level 9, Tone 6, Drive 2)
• Amp: British Tube Lead (Gain 7, Master 5)
• Cab: 4x12 Brit Vintage (SM57 + R121 mics)
• Post: EQ (boost 2-4kHz, cut below 80Hz)

Boost Pedal (TS-808):

• Drive: 0 (yes, zero)
• Tone: 7
• Level: 10 (This tightens the low end and adds attack without extra gain)

Step 3: The "Waking the Fallen" & "City of Evil" Specific EQ

Your song choice matters. AmpliTube 5’s built-in Graphic EQ (in the Rack section) is crucial.

• For Unholy Confessions (WTF Era): Boost 125Hz by 3db. Boost 2kHz by 6db. Cut 500Hz by -2db. This gives the "hardcore" punch.
• For Beast and the Harlot (CoE Era): Cut 80Hz and below completely (high pass). Boost 1.2kHz by 8db. This gives the thin, scratchy, "dimebag" meets metalcore sound.