Zero the hero amp settings — Vox VT40X
The Cannibal corpse guitar tone for “Zero the hero”, dialed in for a Vox VT40X with a Ibanez GIO GRG170DX. Studio recording, Hammer Smashed Face EP (1993)
Crate Blue Voodoo / Marshall JCM800 + Boss MT-2 Metal Zone, Gibson Flying V / custom guitars with EMG 81 pickups
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
RECOMMENDED — not owned (vital for authentic Cannibal Corpse grind; set amp to DELUXE CL clean and gain to 2 if used)
Since no physical pedals are available, the US HIGAIN model on the VT40X provides the compressed, aggressive saturation of the early Morrisound/Border City era. The midrange is pulled down to 3 to replicate the slight mid-scoop of the recording while maintaining cut with treble at 7. Note that the VT40X faceplate does not feature a dedicated presence knob, so presence is omitted.
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