Riff Tone

Antares (Demo)

NOVELISTS

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSolar A1.6ETWHM

AmpFractal Audio AX8 (modeler, likely using a modern high-gain amp sim such as Mesa/5150/ENGL)

PickupsSolar Duncan Solar Modern (active humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown, likely AX8 built-in)

Notes

Studio demo recording, 2018-2019 era. Guitar and modeler confirmed by video evidence. No evidence of traditional tube amp or analog pedals for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate and clearaggressive palm mutingdense, layered soundprecise attackpunchy low endclear note separationslightly scooped midspolished, studio-quality

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, precise timing, and the ability to execute complex, syncopated rhythms at a moderate tempo typical of modern djent/progressive metal.

Sources

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