D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L amp settings — Memphis Ns
The Panchiko guitar tone for “D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L”, dialed in for a Memphis Ns with a Memphis Black stratocaster. Studio version, D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L EP (2000)
Budget late-90s solid-state practice gear, Squier/Strat-style single coils, direct-in multi-track recorder (Roland/Tascam 8-track) with digital chorus/reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 4 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 5 |
| Master | 6 |
01Analog Chorus / Modulator
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
02Digital Reverb / Delay
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
The Memphis practice amp is a basic solid-state unit lacking specialized midrange and presence circuits, so those are nulled. Set gain to clean/edge-of-breakup around 4 to capture the gritty bedroom 8-track direct sound without heavy distortion. Because you own no external pedals, use the amp's onboard reverb to provide space, but add a chorus pedal to fully achieve the lush shoegaze modulation.
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