Amplitube 5 Avenged Sevenfold Upd ★ Fast

To nail the Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) sound in AmpliTube 5, 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

For a standard A7X rhythm or lead tone, try these starting points:

Gain: 6.5–8.5 (Keep it lower for rhythm to maintain clarity, higher for solos).

Bass: 5.5 (Don't overdo it, or the palm mutes will get "muddy").

Mids: 3.5–4.5 (A slight scoop is common for metal, but keep enough for lead definition). Treble: 6.5–7.0. Presence: 7.0 (Crucial for the "bite" in Syn’s tone). 3. Essential Pedals & Effects Overdrive/Boost: Place a Tube Screamer model (like the " Overscream

") in front of the amp with the Gain at 0 and Level at 10 to tighten the attack for fast riffs. amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold

Noise Gate: Essential to kill hiss between those sharp, palm-muted chugs.

Delay/Reverb: Use a Digital Delay for leads (around 300–400ms) with a subtle room reverb to add space without washing out the sound. 4. Setup & Tuning

Tuning: Most songs (like "Nightmare" and "Bat Country") are in Drop D (D-A-D-G-B-E). For "Hail to the King," drop everything another half-step to Drop C#.

Guitar: Use the Bridge Pickup for all rhythms and heavy riffs.

You can find pre-made community presets for specific songs like "Buried Alive" or "City of Evil" on platforms like TikTok or YouTube. To nail the Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) sound in

Here’s a concise guide to getting Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) tones in AmpliTube 5.

Recommended Amp Models (No third-party purchases required)

| A7X Era | AmpliTube 5 Model | Original Hardware | Tonal Match Score (1-10) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Waking the Fallen (2003) | Brit 8000 (Marshall JCM 800) | Zacky’s JCM 800 | 8/10 | | City of Evil (2005) | Brit Valves (HiWatt DR103) + Overdrive pedal | Clean platform for delay | 7/10 | | Avenged Sevenfold (2007) | American Tube 2 (Mesa Dual Rectifier) | Used live for rhythms | 8.5/10 | | Nightmare (2010) | Powerball (ENGL Powerball) | Tight modern metal | 9/10 | | Hail to the King (2013) | Jims 45 (Fender Bassman) + Fuzz | Clean/crunch hybrid | 6/10 | | The Stage (2016) | Diezel VH4 (via Custom Shop) | Requires separate purchase | 10/10 (if owned) |

Critical Note: The Diezel VH4 (Channel 3) is the core of Synyster Gates’ modern tone (2016–present). AmpliTube 5 does not include Diezel in the base version. You must buy the AmpliTube Diezel VH4 Collection (≈$99.99 USD) from IK’s Custom Shop.

Official vs. Community Content: Where to Find "AmpliTube 5 Avenged Sevenfold" Presets

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

The Amplifiers

• The Schecter Synyster Gates Custom Head: This is the flagship of the pack. Based on Synyster’s signature amp, this model is designed for high-gain clarity. Unlike many modern metal amps that rely on wall-shaking low-end fizz, this amp offers a tight mid-range response. It handles complex chords without turning to mud and offers a "singing" quality for leads that cuts through a dense mix instantly.
• The Fryette GP3: A studio staple for high-gain tones, the Fryette GP3 is included to cover the more aggressive, compressed rhythm tones. It provides the saturation needed for the band’s heavier breakdowns and works as an excellent platform for palm-muted riffing.

Conclusion: The Cathedral is Open

You don't need a $5,000 endorsement rig to sound like Avenged Sevenfold. AmpliTube 5 bridges the gap between bedroom practice and stadium rock. By combining the tightness of the TS-808, the aggression of the Brit 8000, the ambiance of the digital delay, and the dual-amp panning trick, you can summon the ghost of the Rev and the shred prowess of Synyster Gates right from your laptop. Critical Note: The Diezel VH4 (Channel 3) is

Plug in your guitar (preferably a Schecter with a Seymour Duncan Invader or Synyster Gates Signature pickup), load up AmpliTube 5, dial in these settings, and start chugging that Unholy Confessions riff. The only thing missing is the $10,000 laser light show.

Ready to download your tone? Open AmpliTube 5, search for "Brit 8000," crank the presence, and welcome to the family.

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3. AmpliTube 5 Native Gear for A7X Emulation

AmpliTube 5 includes over 400 gear models in the MAX version. The following are optimal for A7X:

Final Checklist for A7X Tone

• [ ] Noise gate before amp (tight chugs)
• [ ] Overdrive with drive at 0, level at 10
• [ ] Bass knob below 5 (except Bogner tones)
• [ ] Mids scooped to 2-3 for rhythm, boosted to 8 for leads
• [ ] Double tracked & hard panned
• [ ] Presence high (6-8) for attack

With these settings, your AmpliTube 5 will scream like the Gates/Vengeance rhythm section and wail like Syn’s leads. \m/

The Lead Amp: The American High Gain (Slash or Bogner)

For leads like the Afterlife solo or The Stage, Synyster uses a Bogner Uberschall. AmpliTube has the "AmeriTube High" (or the Slash signature model if you own it). Switch to this channel for your solo tone.

• Gain: 8/10.
• EQ: Similar to above, but push the "Edge" control to 8/10.

"Nightmare"

• Amp: Dual Rectifier (Calif)
• Gain: 6 | Bass: 6 | Mid: 3 | Treb: 7 | Presence: 6
• Boost: TS-808 (Level 10, Drive 0)
• Cab: Calif Std 4x12 + Brit 4x12 (blended)