Riff Tone

Absence Persistent

Invent Animate

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarAristides 080S 8-string

AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Gojira plugin (amp sim) into Bogren Digital Downtuned Cab IR

PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (plugin-based, model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor (plugin-based, model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Absence Persistent' (2023, Heavener album). Confirmed by Reddit AMA and Instagram posts by Keaton Goldwire. No evidence of live amp use or analog pedals for the studio recording; all tones achieved via plugin and IRs.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationcompressed, punchy responsecrisp pick attackmodern djent claritylow noise floorextended range definition

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise timing, and control over low-string clarity on an 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Gear and tone to get Invent Animate tone? : r/Metalcore We are Invent Animate, ask us anything! : r/Metalcore Invent Animate - Heavener [Album Discussion Thread]

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