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Preset Guitar Rig 5 Avenged Sevenfold

To achieve the signature Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) sound in Guitar Rig 5

  • Gain: 65%
  • Bass: 40% (avoid mud)
  • Mid: 70% (presence for solos)
  • Treble: 60%
  • Presence: 55%

Gain: 6–7 (Avoid over-saturating; you need clarity for complex solos). Bass: 5–6 (Keep it tight, not muddy). Mids: 6–7 (The "honk" of A7X comes from strong mids). Treble: 6–7. Presence/Resonance: 6–7 (Adds "air" and low-end "thump"). 3. Essential Effects

Step 5: The Lead Section (Syn Gates "Afterlife" Solo)

Switch to a different rig copy for leads, or use a footswitch. For leads, swap the Gratifier for the Lead 800 (Marshall JCM800 sim). preset guitar rig 5 avenged sevenfold

To achieve the signature Avenged Sevenfold sound in Guitar Rig 5—specifically the "Synyster Gates" tone—you need to focus on high-gain saturation, mid-range definition, and a specific "cocked-wah" vocal quality. 🎸 The "Syn Gates" Preset Blueprint 1. The Amplifier (The Core) Component: Lead 800 or Hot Solo+ Settings: Gain: 7/10 (Don't over-saturate; stay articulate). Bass: 5/10 (Keep it tight for fast palm muting). Mids: 8/10 (This is where the A7X "cut" comes from). Treble: 6/10. 2. The Cabinet (The Air) Component: Control Room or Matched Cabinet Selection: 4x12 Modern or UK 70s.

EQ: Use a Graphic or Parametric EQ after the amp to slightly "scoop" the 400Hz range and boost the 2–3kHz range for more "bite". To achieve the signature Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) sound

Compressor – Sustain mode (Attack: 10 ms, Release: 150 ms, Ratio: 4:1)
Adds evenness for tapped harmonics and legato runs.

Use these general parameters as a starting point to dial in the "Bat Country" or "Nightmare" style tones. Guitar Chalk Suggested Setting 7.0 – 8.0 High saturation but still clear. 5.5 – 6.5 Thick, but avoid "mud". 3.5 – 4.5 Slightly scooped but keeps presence. 6.0 – 7.5 Bright and cutting. Adds "air" and high-end sparkle. ⚙️ Key Effects & Signal Chain Gain: 65% Bass: 40% (avoid mud) Mid: 70%

Since "Avenged Sevenfold" presets are user-created content rather than an official Native Instruments expansion, this review focuses on the playability, accuracy of tone, and the technical limitations of the software versus the real gear used by guitarists Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance.