Amp Settings Translator
Copied amp settings from a video and they sound nothing like the original? Different amps respond to the same knob positions differently. This tool compensates for those differences across 20 popular amps — so the tone actually transfers.
Free to use. No signup required.
Source
Marshall JCM800
Your Amp
Boss Katana 50
Why "5" on a Marshall Isn't "5" on a Fender
Every amp has an EQ circuit called a tonestack, and they're wired differently. A Fender tonestack naturally scoops the midrange. A Marshall pushes mids forward. Vox rolls off treble in its own way. Mesa has tighter bass response. Setting all the knobs to the same numbers on two different amps gives you two very different sounds.
That's why copying settings from a YouTube video or forum post rarely sounds right — the person sharing them was playing through a different tonestack than yours. This translator compensates for those circuit differences automatically, adjusting gain, bass, mid, and treble so the tone actually transfers to your amp. For modeling amps, it also recommends the right channel or amp model to start from.
Frequently Asked Questions
›How does the amp settings translator work?
The translator compensates for tonestack differences between amps. A Fender-style tonestack is naturally scooped in the mids, while a Marshall-style is mid-forward. When you translate settings between different tonestack types, the tool adjusts bass, mid, and treble to achieve the equivalent tonal balance on your amp. It also accounts for gain structure differences.
›Why do my translated settings look different from the originals?
Different amps respond to the same knob positions very differently. A "5" on a Marshall is not the same as a "5" on a Fender — their EQ circuits are wired differently. The translator adjusts for these differences so you get the same tonal result, even if the numbers change.
›What amps are supported?
The tool supports 20 popular amps including Boss Katana 50/100, Fender Mustang LT25/GTX50, Marshall Code 25, Yamaha THR10II, Line 6 Spider V/Catalyst/Helix, Positive Grid Spark 40, Blackstar ID:Core, Vox VT20X, and tube amps like Marshall DSL40CR, Fender Blues Junior, Vox AC15, and Peavey 6505.
›What if my source amp isn't listed?
You don't need to find your exact source amp — just pick the tonestack type that matches it. Most Fender amps use a Fender-style tonestack, most Marshall/Orange/Laney amps use Marshall-style, Vox amps use Vox-style, and Mesa Boogie uses Mesa-style. Digital modelers and plugins typically use a flat/digital EQ.
›Can I translate settings for a specific song instead of generic settings?
Yes! Rigtone's main tool does exactly that. Search for a song, enter your gear, and get settings adapted to your specific guitar, amp, and pedals — including effects chain and playing tips.