Riff Tone
Beat It (Instrumental)
Kfir Ochaion
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarDonner Seeker Series DST-400
AmpMarshall amp (exact model unknown, likely digital/amp sim or Marshall-style model in plugin)
PickupsHSS (Humbucker-Single-Single), likely bridge humbucker for riff
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s. Kfir Ochaion is known for using amp sims and digital gear in the studio, but sources mention Marshall amp style and Donner DST-400 for this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackmodern high-gain clarityarticulate note separationcrisp top endpunchy low endcontrolled sustainslight room ambiencefocused midrangedynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise palm muting to maintain clarity and articulation at a high tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarDonner Seeker Series DST-400
AmpMarshall amp (exact model unknown, likely digital/amp sim or Marshall-style model in plugin)
PickupsHSS (Humbucker-Single-Single), likely bridge humbucker for riff
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s. Kfir Ochaion is known for using amp sims and digital gear in the studio, but sources mention Marshall amp style and Donner DST-400 for this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackmodern high-gain clarityarticulate note separationcrisp top endpunchy low endcontrolled sustainslight room ambiencefocused midrangedynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise palm muting to maintain clarity and articulation at a high tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.