Amplitube 5 - Avenged Sevenfold
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
Step 1: The Signal Chain (The "A7X" Rig in AT5)
We will assume you are using AmpliTube 5 Max or the standard version with the available gear models. Here is the pedalboard and amp setup you need to replicate. amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold
Solo Wah – For "Afterlife" or "Seize the Day," insert the Cry Wah before the delay. Set pedal at heel-down for rhythm, toe-down for solo (or automate). To nail the Avenged Sevenfold sound in AmpliTube
, you can achieve Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance's signature tones using the software's existing gear models and community presets. Recreating the Tone Time: 480ms (sync to dotted 8th if playing
Production techniques A7X commonly use that AmpliTube 5 supports
To capture the Avenged Sevenfold sound, you should focus on models that simulate high-gain British and American heads: MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier Head Guitar Center Perfect for their thick, aggressive rhythm tracks. Used Bogner Uberschall Distortion Effect Pedal Musicians Friend
Why AmpliTube 5 is the Ultimate Tool for A7X Fans
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.
- Time: 480ms (sync to dotted 8th if playing to a click)
- Feedback: 30%
- Mix: 20%
