Riff Tone
Crimson
ERRA
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG 7-string (exact model unknown, likely RG series as used by Jesse Cash/Clint Tustin in this era)
AmpAxe-Fx II (Fractal Audio, used for amp modeling in studio by ERRA in mid-2010s; exact amp model patch unknown)
PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 707 or similar, as typical for ERRA in this period)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (from 'Drift' album sessions). No direct evidence of live rig or alternate studio gear for this song. No pedalboard or amp photo evidence for 'Crimson' specifically; inference based on band/era practices.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationcompressed and controlledminimal ambiencefocused, cutting high endmodern djent rhythmextended range clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, tight palm muting, and precise picking at high speed, with complex rhythm changes and use of a 7-string guitar.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG 7-string (exact model unknown, likely RG series as used by Jesse Cash/Clint Tustin in this era)
AmpAxe-Fx II (Fractal Audio, used for amp modeling in studio by ERRA in mid-2010s; exact amp model patch unknown)
PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 707 or similar, as typical for ERRA in this period)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (from 'Drift' album sessions). No direct evidence of live rig or alternate studio gear for this song. No pedalboard or amp photo evidence for 'Crimson' specifically; inference based on band/era practices.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationcompressed and controlledminimal ambiencefocused, cutting high endmodern djent rhythmextended range clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, tight palm muting, and precise picking at high speed, with complex rhythm changes and use of a 7-string guitar.
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