Riff Tone

Arrhythmia

KEYAN

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez M80M Meshuggah Signature

AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, likely using a high-gain amp sim; physical amp not used for studio recording)

PickupsLundgren Model M8 (active humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

eqMXR MXR 10 Band EQ M-108

Notes

Studio recording, 2022-2023. Keyan used the Ibanez M80M for the ultra-low tuning and the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for amp and effects modeling. No evidence of a physical amp or pedalboard for the studio recording of 'Arrhythmia' riff section. Live, he uses a Jackson 7-string and Marshall/Fender amps, but these are not confirmed for the studio version.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low enddefined midsmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationmachine-like consistencyaggressive palm mutingcrisp attackslightly scooped midscontrolled low-end rumble

Difficulty

The riff is technically demanding due to the low tuning, rapid palm muting, and syncopated rhythms, requiring advanced right-hand technique and tight timing.

Sources

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