Riff Tone

Cryogen

Muse

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1

AmpDiezel VH4

PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022-2023. Gear inferred from Muse's consistent use of Manson MB-1 and Diezel VH4 for heavy riff sections in recent albums. No direct source confirms exact gear for 'Cryogen' riff, but this is the most likely setup based on era and genre.

Tone Character(10)

tight and aggressivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate and percussive attackcontrolled low endcrisp and present high endpunchy power chordsclear note separationslight ambient reverbfocused midrangedynamic response to picking

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythmic precision and palm muting under high gain, with fast alternate picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation.

Sources

Cryogen guitar tone : r/Muse - Reddit Can someone help me find what kind of gear, effects Matt uses in this?

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