Avenged Sevenfold uses the Ibanez Tube Screamer to tighten the low end. In AmpliTube 5, select the pedal (IK's model of the Ibanez TS808).

For Synyster Gates' signature lead sound, follow this path:

If you don't want to build it yourself, you have two options:

If you only have the standard AmpliTube 5 Max version, use the German Gain (Engl Powerball) or Lead 200 (Marshall JCM800 hot-rodded) with a boost pedal. 2. Amp Settings

Pan them hard left and right. This creates the massive wall of sound heard on Nightmare .

: Start with a high-gain amp model. The Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is a fantastic starting point. To emulate the band's preference for a mid-focused, "British-voiced" sound, try pairing a Rectifier-style model (powerful low-end) with a British-style amp (like the Marshall JCM800 2203 ) in a dual-amp setup, or use the British-voiced ENGL Powerball for a tighter, more aggressive character.

Recreating this specific tone profile requires a systematic breakdown of the signal chain into four distinct stages.

| Song | Frequency Match (RMS) | Dynamic Response | User Rating (ToneNET) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | “Nightmare” (rhythm) | 92% (using Powerball + TS808) | Excellent palm mute bounce | 4.7/5 | | “Afterlife” (lead) | 88% (Diezel VH4 required) | Lacks harmonic feedback | 4.3/5 | | “Bat Country” (clean intro) | 85% (Brit Valves + chorus) | Slightly too bright | 4.1/5 |

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For rhythm tones on albums like Nightmare and Hail to the King , they rely heavily on modded Marshalls. In AT5, use the (Marshall JCM 800).

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The Ultimate Guide to Recreating the Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone in IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5

: Unlike traditional thrift-metal styles that scoop out the middle frequencies, A7X relies heavily on a British-voiced or high-end American mid-range push to make complex chord structures and rapid-fire sweep picking clearly audible.