Amplitube 5 Avenged Sevenfold

| A7X sound | AmpliTube gear recommendation | |-----------|-------------------------------| | Syn's lead (City of Evil / self-titled) | British Tube Lead (JCM800 sim) + Overdrive pedal (gain low, level high) | | Zacky's rhythm | British Tube Lead or Red Pig (EVH 5150 sim) with less gain than Syn | | Hail to the King era (thicker, darker) | American Tube Clean (dual rectifier) + Graphic EQ (boost mids, cut highs slightly) | | Nightmare / clean arpeggios | JC-120 or American Clean with chorus and reverb | | Syn's lead boost | Distortion or Overdrive pedal (Drive at 2, Tone at 6, Level at 10) |

Before we dive into specific signal chains, it is crucial to understand why AmpliTube 5, specifically, handles the Avenged Sevenfold aesthetic better than competitors like Neural DSP or Guitar Rig.

AmpliTube 5 introduced DSM (Dynamic Sound Modeling) and VIR (Volumetric Impulse Response) technology. For an A7X fan, this means two things:

Furthermore, AmpliTube’s modular "gear model" approach mirrors how A7X actually records. You aren't stuck with one amp. You can build a chain that uses a Bogner Uberschall for rhythm and a modded Marshall for leads, all within one interface. amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold

| Limitation | Impact on A7X Tone | Workaround | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | No Diezel VH4 in base version | Cannot get post-2015 Synyster lead tone | Purchase Diezel VH4 Collection OR use Powerball with presence maxed | | No Seymour Duncan Invader pickup model | Lacks the ceramic magnet “bite” | Use built-in Graphic EQ to boost 3.2 kHz by +4dB | | No official A7X presets | Requires manual dialing | Download user-created “Syn Gates” patch from ToneNET (inside AmpliTube) | | IR loading limited to 1 custom IR per preset | Cannot blend multiple IRs of Zacky’s real cab | Use AmpliTube’s Cab Room with 2 mics instead of external IRs |

The cabinet is 50% of the sound. Avenged uses Celestion Vintage 30s. In AT5, select the "Brit 412-V30" cab.

Mic Setup:

  • Reverb: Hall Reverb
  • EQ (Post Amp): Cut everything below 80Hz (High Pass). Cut everything above 10kHz (Low Pass). Boost +2dB at 1.5kHz for vocal-like mids.

    • 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).

    The cornerstone of this expansion is the gear modeling. IK Multimedia didn't just model "a" Marshall; they modeled the specific, modified amplifiers used on the band's most successful records.

    1. The SYN 100 Head The star of the show is the SYN 100, a model based on a highly modified Marshall JCM800 2203 that Synyster Gates used extensively during the tracking of the Nightmare album. In the digital realm, this amp offers a tight, aggressive mid-range that cuts through a mix like a scalpel. It provides that classic "chug" on the low strings while retaining clarity for intricate leads. | A7X sound | AmpliTube gear recommendation |

    2. The SYN 50 Head Alongside the high-gain monster is the SYN 50, based on a rare Bogner Uberschall. This amp provides a darker, thicker saturation. It is the perfect companion for rhythm tracking, offering a wall of sound that fills the sonic space without becoming muddy.

    3. Signature Cabs and Pedals The collection includes matching 4x12 cabinets, captured with multiple microphone configurations (including the Shure SM57 and the Royer 121). Also included is the Synyster Gate pedal model, which acts as a clean boost to push the amp heads into screaming feedback and sustain.