Riff Tone

Breathe

Malcolm Todd

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for 'Breathe' riff section)

AmpUnknown amp model (no direct evidence for 'Breathe' riff section; no confirmation of Roland KC-80 or any other amp for this song/album)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or low-output humbucker, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on 'Breathe' riff section. Equipboard lists various gear for Malcolm Todd, but none is explicitly tied to this song or album. No studio photos or interviews specify the gear for this track. All gear and settings below are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Malcolm Todd production style. Studio recording, 2023 (album 'Malcolm Todd (still)').

Tone Character(10)

clean and glassybright and articulatetight, percussive attackslightly compresseddynamic and responsiveminimal breakupstudio-polished clarityfunk-inspired claritywarm low endpresent but not harsh highs

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with clean articulation and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced chord voicings or high-speed picking.

Sources

Malcolm Todd – Malcolm Todd (still) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Malcolm Todd | Equipboard How does Malcolm Todd's music get THAT sound? Pedals ... - Reddit

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