Purple Rain (feat. Mark Lettieri) Guitar Tone Settings
Martin Miller · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Studio recording, 2020s. Martin Miller is known to use his Ibanez MM1 signature guitar and Neural DSP Quad Cortex for studio covers, including this Session Band recording. No evidence of traditional tube amp use on this track; all tones likely from Quad Cortex. Pickup selection inferred from Miller's own statements about using position 2 (bridge + middle) for clean/funky tones. Effects are likely from pedals or Quad Cortex blocks.
Amp Settings
Effects Chain
- TC Electronic Flashback Delay · delay
- TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb · reverb
- TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler · modulation
- TC Electronic TailSpin Vibrato · vibrato
Ibanez MM1 → TC Electronic Flashback Delay → TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb → TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler → TC Electronic TailSpin Vibrato → Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp/cab sim)
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Tone Character
- spanky and clean
- compressed but dynamic
- sparkly highs
- warm low end
- articulate note separation
- slightly glassy
- chimey and present
- touch-sensitive response
- mild breakup under heavy attack
- clear, modern studio polish
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact amp model or settings for this specific recording; settings estimated based on Miller's typical Quad Cortex presets and genre/era.
- Pickup position inferred from Miller's interview statements about using position 2 for clean/funky rhythm, not directly confirmed for this song.
- Pedal/effect models inferred from Equipboard and audible effects; exact order/settings not confirmed for this track.
- Amp settings estimated based on typical modern clean/edge-of-breakup tones for this genre and Miller's sound.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Martin Miller and Mark Lettieri favor a dynamic, expressive crunch with strong mids for articulation and a balanced low end, typical of modern fusion and blues-rock. The riff section has a singing sustain and clarity without excessive gain, with moderate reverb for space, matching their usual amp voicings and production style.