7-String Metal Tone Building Guide – Parkway Drive Style (Fractal PDF)

Want that crushing Parkway Drive rhythm tone on your 7-string or low tuned weapon?
This in-depth Fractal PDF walkthrough shows you exactly how to build it from the ground up — block by block, with real-world settings and explanations for each step.

Whether you're using an Axe-Fx III, FM9 or FM3, this guide teaches you the “why” behind each block — not just the “what.” You’ll learn how to dial in the right amp, cab, drive, gate, EQ, delay, reverb, and more — all tailored for heavy modern metal.

You’ll also get tips for clean and lead tones, scene switching, EQ tweaks, and a one-page quick-reference tone recipe at the end for easy recall.

This is not a generic PDF.
It’s a fully custom guide built to accompany my Parkway Drive-style Fractal preset — or help you build your own from scratch.

What’s Included:

• 30+ page PDF walkthrough (digital download)

• Full Fractal tone-building guide, written in plain English

• Tips for amp/cab matching, effects, EQ, gates, and more

• Bonus: One-page quick reference sheet

• Works with Axe-Fx III, FM9, and FM3 (latest firmware)

Perfect for:

• 7-string metal guitarists

• Parkway Drive tone chasers

• Fractal users wanting to learn tone building

• Anyone tired of sifting through endless forums