Riff Tone
Apnea
Currents
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 7-string solidbody (likely Ibanez or Schecter, model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505, EVH 5150, or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 707 or Fishman Fluence, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer type)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Apnea' riff. Currents are known for using 7-string guitars and high-gain amps in this era (2017 studio recording). No evidence of live vs. studio differences.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive low-endarticulate note separationscooped midscrushing rhythm tonehigh-output clarityminimal ambiencemodern djent tonefast attackdark and heavy
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and alternate picking, with precise timing and muting to maintain clarity at high gain.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 7-string solidbody (likely Ibanez or Schecter, model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505, EVH 5150, or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 707 or Fishman Fluence, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer type)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Apnea' riff. Currents are known for using 7-string guitars and high-gain amps in this era (2017 studio recording). No evidence of live vs. studio differences.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive low-endarticulate note separationscooped midscrushing rhythm tonehigh-output clarityminimal ambiencemodern djent tonefast attackdark and heavy
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and alternate picking, with precise timing and muting to maintain clarity at high gain.
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