Amplitube 5 | Avenged Sevenfold Upd

Let’s build a preset from scratch that will get you 90% of the way to Nightmare or Carry On . We will use only stock AmpliTube 5 models (no paid expansions required, though we will note where expansions help).

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

(Rectifiers have so much natural saturation that maxing the gain just turns your tone into a muddy mess). (Keep it low so it doesn't fight with the bass guitar). Mid: (Crucial for cutting through the mix). Treble:

Zacky often utilizes Jet City 100 amps or Marshall JVM models. Use the British Sledg 2550 or the JVM Series models in AmpliTube to capture that mid-forward, aggressive crunch. amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold

Mix at 15% with a long decay time to give the solos a stadium-like atmosphere.

6.5 (Avoid maxing out the gain to maintain note definition during fast chord changes).

AmpliTube 5’s VIR cabinet is where you win or lose. Let’s build a preset from scratch that will

Avenged Sevenfold’s guitar tone is characterized by high-gain saturation, tight low-end response for drop tunings, prominent mid-range “honk” (especially from Synyster Gates’ Schecter guitars with Seymour Duncan Invaders), and pristine digital delay/reverb for lead work. AmpliTube 5 provides a robust modular ecosystem capable of emulating this tone through specific amp/cab pairings, third-party endorsements, and custom IR loading. However, AmpliTube 5 lacks an official Avenged Sevenfold signature collection, requiring users to construct patches using vintage British and modern American high-gain models.

"A7X - Syn Lead (Diezel)"

Furthermore, the "Custom Shop" feature within AmpliTube 5 allows users to integrate the "Seymour Duncan" collection, which is vital because Synyster Gates’s signature Invader pickups are a cornerstone of his percussive, high-output attack. By matching the right digital pickup profile with the "British Lead" or "Triple Rec" models, a guitarist can simulate the exact input gain structure that pushes an amplifier into that specific state of saturated compression characteristic of modern metalcore and hard rock. The Mark series provides a more focused, flute-like

: The Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR) technology in version 5 offers over 2,400 impulses per cabinet, giving users the "3D sonic picture" needed to emulate the complex studio layering found on albums like City of Evil . Performance Highlights

7.5 (Higher gain for compression and endless sustain). Bass: 5.0

To nail the Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) sound in , you need a high-gain setup that balances aggressive distortion with mid-range clarity for those iconic dual-lead harmonies. 1. Amp & Cab Selection Synyster Gates famously uses his signature Schecter Hellwin and Bogner Uberschall amps. In AmpliTube 5, look for: Amp : Use the German Gain ( Bogner Uberschall model) or the (Peavey 5150 model) for that thick, aggressive crunch. Cabinet : Pair it with a 4x12 Modern M 1 or a for a tight low-end response. 2. Recommended Settings