Dialing in the "Cold Hard Bitch" Tone: Achieving Jet's Iconic Sound with Bias FX2

Introduction

If you’ve ever blasted Jet’s “Cold Hard Bitch” through your speakers and felt the sheer, unadulterated power wash over you, you’ve probably wondered, “How can I get my guitar to sound like that?” Look no further, my fellow rockers, because we’re about to dive headfirst into the nitty-gritty of achieving that iconic tone using Bias FX2. Grab your axe, strap in, and let’s get loud!

Rhythm Guitar Tone

First things first, let’s tackle the rhythm guitar tone. This is the backbone of the track, the driving force that gets heads banging and fists pumping. Here are the recommended settings for your Bias FX2 app:

• Amp Simulation: "British 30"
  • Gain: 7
  • Bass: 6
  • Middle: 5
  • Treble: 6
  • Presence: 5
  • Volume: 8
• Noise Gate: Because nobody likes unwanted noise (unless it’s punk rock, then it’s a feature).
  • Threshold: 4
  • Decay: 5
• Compressor: Use "LA Comp" to squeeze out that perfect sustain.
  • Gain: 5
  • Peak Reduction: 4
  • Switch: Compress
• Drive/Distortion: Use the "Tube Drive" for that extra crunch.
  • Drive: 6
  • Tone: 7
  • Level: 7
• Modulation: A slight chorus effect can add some depth.
  • Depth: 3
  • Rate: 4
• Delay: Use "Digital Delay" to keep things interesting.
  • Level: 3
  • Feedback: 2
  • D Time: 300ms
  • Tone: 5
• Reverb: Set the "Plate Rich" to give your tone some space.
  • Level: 4
  • Damping: 4
  • Low cut: 100Hz
  • High cut: 8kHz
  • Time: 3s
  • Dwell: 4

Solo Guitar Tone

Now, let’s talk solos. You want your solos to scream and soar above the mix, so let’s make some adjustments:

• Amp Simulation: Same as rhythm but crank that Gain to 8. More gain, more pain (for your neighbors).
• Drive/Distortion: Increase the Drive to 7 to really make those notes sing.
• Modulation: Add a little more depth and rate to the Chorus effect with Depth: 4 and Rate: 5.
• Delay: Increase Level to 4 and Feedback to 3 for a more pronounced effect. It’s solo time, let that delay ring out!
• Reverb: Switch to "Hall Medium" for more spacious reverb:
  • Level: 5
  • Damping: 5
  • Low cut: 80Hz
  • High cut: 10kHz
  • Time: 2s
  • Dwell: 5

Additional Tips

Experiment with these settings and tweak them according to your personal preferences and equipment to get the best results. Remember, tone is subjective, and sometimes breaking the “rules” leads to the coolest sounds.

So there you have it, folks. Your step-by-step guide to achieving that “Cold Hard Bitch” tone. Now, go forth, play loud, and make some noise! And hey, if you need a refresher on just how epic this song is, check it out on YouTube here.

Rock on!