Time is Running Out amp settings — Gear4musuc 15 watt
The Muse guitar tone for “Time is Running Out”, dialed in for a Gear4musuc 15 watt with a Fender Player Precision Bass. Studio version, Absolution (2003)
Pedulla Rapture SB4 + Akai Deep Impact SB1 (Program 1) / Russian Big Muff / Human Gear Animato into Marshall DBS 7400 heads
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 8 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Master | 6 |
01Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi / Synth Pedal (e.g. Source Audio C4 or Future Impact)
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The studio bassline uses an Akai Deep Impact synth pedal blended with heavy fuzz that cannot be replicated cleanly on an entry-level practice combo without dirt pedals. On your Gear4music 15W amp (which has a 3-band EQ and no gain/presence controls), push the midrange to 8 to help the P-bass punch through the small speaker while keeping bass around 7 so it doesn't flub out. Adding a dedicated synth-bass pedal or gated fuzz will get you the authentic square-wave buzz. For the clean intro/verses: pick more softly over the pickup.
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