Riff Tone
Angel's Thanatos
Akira Yamaoka
Guitarother2000s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha APX-15FM
AmpLine 6 POD (original bean model, used as amp/cab sim and effects processor)
PickupsPiezo pickup (Yamaha APX-15FM stock)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
multi-effectsLine 6 Line 6 POD (original bean model)
modulationUnknown Chorus/Flanger effect (model unknown, likely from Line 6 POD)
Notes
Studio recording for Silent Hill 2 (2001). Akira Yamaoka is documented as using the Yamaha APX-15FM and Line 6 POD for Silent Hill soundtracks. No evidence of a traditional amp; likely direct-in with POD for amp/cab/effects simulation. No evidence of live rig for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
ambient and atmosphericcrunchy but not high-gainmodulated, swirling texturespacious, reverb-heavymid-heavy, not scoopedslightly compressed attacksmooth sustainnot overly brightstudio-processed, direct-in feelsoft, haunting quality
Difficulty
The riff requires moderate technical skill, mainly in timing and dynamic control to blend with the ambient effects, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha APX-15FM
AmpLine 6 POD (original bean model, used as amp/cab sim and effects processor)
PickupsPiezo pickup (Yamaha APX-15FM stock)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
multi-effectsLine 6 Line 6 POD (original bean model)
modulationUnknown Chorus/Flanger effect (model unknown, likely from Line 6 POD)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording for Silent Hill 2 (2001). Akira Yamaoka is documented as using the Yamaha APX-15FM and Line 6 POD for Silent Hill soundtracks. No evidence of a traditional amp; likely direct-in with POD for amp/cab/effects simulation. No evidence of live rig for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
ambient and atmosphericcrunchy but not high-gainmodulated, swirling texturespacious, reverb-heavymid-heavy, not scoopedslightly compressed attacksmooth sustainnot overly brightstudio-processed, direct-in feelsoft, haunting quality
Difficulty
The riff requires moderate technical skill, mainly in timing and dynamic control to blend with the ambient effects, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
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