Marshall or Mesa 4x12 enclosures loaded with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. Zacky Vengeance’s Core Rig
For soaring, harmonic-rich lead tones, switch to the or Mark IV models if you have the Mesa/Boogie 2 expansion pack. The Mark series provides a more focused, flute-like vocal quality for high-register shredding. 4. Cab Room: The Secret Weapon
"A7X - Syn Lead (Diezel)"
Place a Tube Screamer (Green Overdrive) in front of the amp. Set the gain low and volume high to "tighten" the low end for fast, percussive riffs.
: Mandatory. Place it first in the chain to ensure "stop-start" riffs remain dead silent. Tuning & Technique : Most tracks are in (DADGBE). Some later tracks like "Victim" use amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold
The core of the Avenged Sevenfold sound relies on high-gain, British-voiced saturation and aggressive midrange control. excels here due to its massive library of over 400 gear models in the Max version.
| Real Gear | AmpliTube 5 Model | Used On | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Brit 8000 | City of Evil (rhythm) | | Mesa Dual Rectifier | Calif Dual Rectifier | Nightmare (rhythm) | | Bogner Uberschall | Bogner Uberschall (DLC) | Avenged Sevenfold (White Album) | | Friedman BE-100 | Friedman BE-100 (DLC) | The Stage & later | | Mesa 4x12 (V30s) | Calif Std 4x12 | All rhythm | | Marshall 1960BV | Brit 1960 4x12 | Lead & rhythm blend | | Tube Screamer | TS-808 Overdrive | Boost for tightness |
AmpliTube 5’s Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR) tech is crucial for capturing the A7X cabinet resonance. Select the 4x12 Recto or the 4x12 Brit 9000 .
Schecter Synyster Gates Signature models equipped with high-output Seymour Duncan Invader pickups or custom Synyster Gates lines. These pickups provide an aggressive midrange bump. Marshall or Mesa 4x12 enclosures loaded with Celestion
: Use this in the effects loop to cut muddiness around 200–300 Hz and boost presence at 1–2 kHz. Delay & Reverb
Marshall JCM800 or Jet City custom heads, providing a crunchy, foundational rhythm bed that complements Gates' saturated lead tone. Building the Preset in AmpliTube 5
(Don't max it; high-gain amps have plenty of gain without turning to mud) (Keep it tight, not booming) Mids: (Push these to cut through) Treble: Presence: (For that extra sizzle) 2. Cabinet and VIR™ Technology
To achieve the signature Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) sound in , you must balance high-gain saturation with midrange clarity. The band's tone, primarily driven by Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance, relies on specific hardware configurations that can be closely modeled using the software's vast library of gear. 1. Core Amplifier Selection : Mandatory
: Set Gain around 6–8 . Both Synyster and Zacky frequently run their EQs near 6 , with Synyster slightly boosting Mids to 7 and Zacky pushing Bass to 7 .
Once your AmpliTube 5 preset is configured, consider these studio techniques to finalize the mix:
Punchy, fast-tracking bass that doesn't overwhelm the mix. Aggressive Upper-Mids: To cut through the mix during solos.
boutique high-gain alternatives that sit in the correct tonal range. Cabinet & Miking: 4x12 cabinet loaded with Vintage 30 Use a combination of a Dynamic 57 (for bite) and a ribbon or condenser mic like an (for body). Pedals & Rack Effects: Overdrive: Use a "Tubescreamer" style pedal (like the