Metropolis Pt. 1 guitar tone

Dream Theater · Images and Words · 1992 · Metal

High Gain

Main Riff

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

GuitarGibson Les Paul

PickupBridge humbucker

GAIN8.5

BASS7

MID4

TREBLE6

PRESENCE7

REVERB0

Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 2 · Tone 5.5 · Level 8.5
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.

Keep the noise gate fast so palm mutes stay percussive.

Lead

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

GuitarGibson Les Paul

PickupBridge humbucker

GAIN9.5

BASS7

MID4.5

TREBLE6

PRESENCE7

REVERB0

Maxon OD808 boost
Drive 2 · Tone 5.5 · Level 8.5
Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.
MXR Carbon Copy delay
Time 4.5 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.

Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

Adapt this tone to your own amp and pedals in the app.