Monster amp settings — Korg Px3

The Skillet guitar tone for “Monster”, dialed in for a Korg Px3 with a Squier Contemporary Stratocaster. Studio version, Awake (2009) — iconic drop-B rhythm riff

Original rig

Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Red/Modern channel) / Peavey 6505, Gibson Les Paul, Boss NS-2 / clean boost

Aggressive, modern high-gain nu-metal chug with tight low end and slightly scooped mids

Amp settings — Korg Px3

CHANNELAmp Type: RECTO (High-Gain Amp Model) + 4x12 CabBRIGHToffBOOSToff

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	8
Bass	6
Mid	4
Treble	7
Reverb	0
Master	7

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Guitar

PICKUPbridge TONE10 VOLUME10

Signal chain

01Korg PX3 Built-in Noise Gate (NR)

Essential for cutting string bleed on the staccato riff stops

Sensitivity 7

Why these settings

The Korg PX3's RECTO model captures the Dual Rectifier character; keep mids at 4 to match the modern modern-rock scoop without losing chord definition. The Squier Contemporary Strat's bridge pickup delivers the required bite, so treble is kept at 7 to prevent high-frequency digital harshness. Keep reverb at 0 for a dry, punchy rhythm track.

PRO TIPUse heavy palm-muting right against the bridge saddle and release cleanly on the syncopated rests; tune down to Drop B (or Drop C#) to get the necessary low-end string tension and chug.

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