Riff Tone
ANYTHING > HUMAN
Bad Omens & Erra
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RGD3127-PWF 7-string
AmpNeural DSP Fortin Cali (plugin/VST, amp modeler)
PickupsDiMarzio D Activator 7 Humbucker
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor (model unknown, likely built-in or plugin)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. Guitar and amp model confirmed for Erra's studio work in this era. Neural DSP Quad Cortex and Fortin Cali VST are used for both live and studio, but VST is specifically mentioned for studio. No evidence of analog pedals or traditional amps in the studio chain for this song.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern metal clarityaggressive palm mutingarticulate djent-style attackscooped midshigh-gain saturationextended low rangeprecise note separationcompressed and punchyminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and alternate picking, as well as left-hand accuracy across a 7-string guitar. Complex rhythms and syncopation add to the challenge.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RGD3127-PWF 7-string
AmpNeural DSP Fortin Cali (plugin/VST, amp modeler)
PickupsDiMarzio D Activator 7 Humbucker
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor (model unknown, likely built-in or plugin)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. Guitar and amp model confirmed for Erra's studio work in this era. Neural DSP Quad Cortex and Fortin Cali VST are used for both live and studio, but VST is specifically mentioned for studio. No evidence of analog pedals or traditional amps in the studio chain for this song.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern metal clarityaggressive palm mutingarticulate djent-style attackscooped midshigh-gain saturationextended low rangeprecise note separationcompressed and punchyminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and alternate picking, as well as left-hand accuracy across a 7-string guitar. Complex rhythms and syncopation add to the challenge.