Supermassive Black Hole (Muse) bass tone and bass amp settings

Supermassive Black Hole bass tone on a Fender Rumble 40 V3: medium gain (Gain 6), medium drive (Drive 6), forward high-mids (High Mid 3), bridge J pickup.

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Settings for your amp

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FenderRumble 40 V3AmpegRocket Bass RB-108Bass, Mid, Treble, DriveAny bass amp

Supermassive Black Hole settings on a Fender Rumble 40 V3

Fender Rumble 40 V3 settings for every song

AmpFender Rumble 40 V3

Gain6

BrightOn

ContourOff

VintageOff

OverdriveOn

Drive6

Level5

Bass+1

Low Mid0

High Mid+3

Treble+1

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BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)7Blends in low-end body beneath the bridge pickup.

Bridge Volume (J)10Emphasizes the tight, growling attack.

Tone8

The same settings in text

Amp

Gain: 6
Bright: On
Contour: Off
Vintage: Off
Overdrive: On
Drive: 6
Level: 5
Bass: +1
Low Mid: 0
High Mid: +3
Treble: +1
Master: Set to your room

Passive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P): 7
Bridge Volume (J): 10
Tone: 8

Supermassive Black Hole settings on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108

Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for every song

AmpAmpeg Rocket Bass RB-108

SGTOn

Set to your roomVolume

Bass+1

Midrange+2

Treble+2

BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)2Keep the neck pickup subdued for a tighter, brighter blend.

Bridge Volume (J)10Favor the bridge pickup for growl and articulation.

Tone8

The same settings in text

Amp

SGT: On
Volume: Set to your room
Bass: +1
Midrange: +2
Treble: +2

Passive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P): 2
Bridge Volume (J): 10
Tone: 8

A bass fuzz pedal would add the recording’s saturated, synth-like bite.

Supermassive Black Hole settings on any bass amp with Bass, Mid, Treble, Drive

Amp

Bass5

Mid7

Treble6

Drive7.5

BassPassive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P)7Keeps punchy low mids underneath the grind

Bridge Volume (J)10Emphasizes the tight, growly attack

Tone8

The same settings in text

Amp

Bass: 5
Mid: 7
Treble: 6
Drive: 7.5

Passive P/J bass

Neck Volume (P): 7
Bridge Volume (J): 10
Tone: 8

Add a bass fuzz pedal for the track’s layered distorted edge

The control panel of a vintage guitar amplifier, close up

Questions

What are the Supermassive Black Hole settings on a Fender Rumble 40 V3?

For the Supermassive Black Hole bass tone on a Fender Rumble 40 V3, set Gain 6, Bright On, Overdrive On, Drive 6, Level 5, Bass +1, Low Mid 0, High Mid +3, Treble +1; on the passive P/J bass, Neck Volume (P) 7, Bridge Volume (J) 10, Tone 8. Set Master to your room. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.

What are the Supermassive Black Hole settings on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108?

For the Supermassive Black Hole bass tone on an Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set SGT On, Bass +1, Midrange +2, Treble +2; on the passive P/J bass, Neck Volume (P) 2, Bridge Volume (J) 10, Tone 8. Set Volume to your room. They are AI-assisted starting points; adjust them by ear on your own amp.

Can I get the Supermassive Black Hole tone on my own amp?

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